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How to share the log when reporting an issue?
What is the log? Blokada keeps an internal log of which actions the app has made recently as well as any errors that occurred while doing these actions. When a new issue is discovered this log will...
View ArticleBlocking ads and tracking on AndroidTVs
Blokada v4 is optimized to run on SmartTVs which have an OS based on Android. This includes Firestick TVs, Nvidea Shields, Android boxes, FireTV sticks… The only condition is that the TV supports VPN...
View ArticleHow to manually block or allow additional domains
This guide explains how to manage allowed and blocked domains, navigate to the Activity tab on the bottom navigation bar. Activity tab Here you will find the most Recent and Top blocked or allowed...
View ArticleHow does a DNS server block ads?
In Blokada, you can select a third-party DNS provider, that is used by your device instead of the default setting. To understand how DNS works, please check this article. Which content can be blocked?...
View ArticleWhat to do if Blokada won't activate / start?
If you experience problems simply starting up Blokada, you may need to do a few more steps to make it work on your device. All devices Here are steps you should try if you keep getting failures when...
View ArticleWhy should I enable the "Always on VPN" feature?
Starting with Nougat, Android provides a feature called “Always on VPN”, which you can find in your system settings. To turn on “Always on VPN”: Go to Settings tab in Blokada Tap “Open VPN Profile”...
View ArticleHow do I restore purchase (restore Blokada Plus account)?
For details about how Blokada accounts work, and where to find your account ID, see this article. There are some cases when you may need to restore your account, and we recommend taking a note of your...
View ArticleIntro to Blokada v5
Welcome aboard! There are a few things we would like to brief you about, to make your experience with Blokada as smooth as possible. A blue ring on the home screen means that Blokada is active in and...
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How do I pay with Stellar, Bitcoin, Ethereum or other cryptocurrencies?
We support payment for Blokada Plus with cryptocurrencies by using the open Stellar network. To just get started, you may skip the details. Why Stellar, what is it? You might not have heard about...
View ArticleHow to make Blokada start on boot (auto start)?
It is recommended to keep Blokada running in background at all times. To make it start automatically when you turn on (or restart) your device, please do the following: Blokada v6 for Android Activate...
View ArticleRecommendations for Xiaomi users and MIUI
Here is some useful configuration tips if you are new here, and are owning a Xiaomi device. In general, Blokada will work out of the box on Xiaomi devices. However, MIUI is known for being...
View ArticleCannot grant VPN permission
After downloading Blokada and starting it for the first time you are asked to grant the permission to set up a VPN by your system. If you try to click this dialogue and it doesn’t work, disable all...
View ArticleHow to create your own Host list
This guide uses functionalities that are not yet included in v5 BETA. Sometimes it can be helpful to create ones own Host list. For example if the manually blocked hosts are more than what you want to...
View ArticleCan I import an EasyList list in Blokada?
If you are trying to import a list (for example EasyList) that works very well with your AdBlock Plus or uBlock Origin browser extension on your PC or smartphone, you will face problems. This happens...
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How to activate Connect on Demand on iOS
Activating Connect on Demand will cause your system to keep the app running at all times, and start it on boot. To do so first go to your System Settings and scroll down to General: In General...
View ArticleThe benefits of Blokada DNS
This article is work in progress… We are pleased to present to you something we have been working hard on for quite some time now. We are introducing our brand new DNS service, called Blokada DNS....
View ArticleBlokada v5 consumes (drains) too much battery
Recently we receive reports regarding Blokada consuming too much battery and we would like to assist you to narrow it down a bit. It worth to know the DoH implementation may consumes some additional...
View ArticleI have no connectivity on Chromebook with Blokada on
You just have to turn off Secure DNS (also known as Private DNS). How to turn off Secure DNS in a Chromebook: In the chrome BROWSER hit settings (3 dots upper right). Do NOT go into Chrome OS...
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How to use Blokada 5 Networks feature?
What is the Networks feature? The Networks feature introduced in Blokada 5.7 for Android allows you to configure Blokada differently for specific networks (WiFi or mobile). When enabled, Blokada will...
View ArticleBrave Browser is slowing down with Blokada activated
We are investigating this issue, but the quick workaround it to disable DNS Encryption (DoH). Advanced tab -> Networks -> All Networks -> uncheck "Encrypt DNS". Confirm it is not encrypting...
View ArticleWildcard support in Blokada
What are wildcards? Some blocklists use wirdcards to block all subdomains for a domain. Wildcards look like this: *.example.com The asterisk (*) means that anything can replace it, and hence, in this...
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What is Blokada Cloud?
Introducing Blokada Cloud Blokada Cloud is our new adblocking solution with zero performance and battery usage overhead. It is based on our secure DNS servers, and since it is not using the fake VPN...
View ArticleWhat to do when Blokada displays the connectivity issues message?
Blokada 6 or newer can detect connectivity issues, and will display a small overlay to inform you about this. Don’t worry, usually it just means a configuration problem that can be easily solved. If...
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How to use Blokada Cloud with Windows?
The way to use Blokada with windows has traditionally been with WireGuard, which requires a Blokada Plus subscription. But there is another way to use it, only requiring the Blokada Cloud plan. How to...
View ArticleHow to share the subscription with kids devices on iOS?
Blokada for iOS supports family shared subscriptions, so you can share your subscription with other family members. Usually this works out of the box, as Apple will sync the subscription information...
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