# Guides **URL:** https://community.blokada.org/c/guides/12.md [Latest](https://community.blokada.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.blokada.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.blokada.org/tags.md) --- ## [How to share the subscription with kids devices on iOS?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-share-the-subscription-with-kids-devices-on-ios/32542)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 10:38am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-share-the-subscription-with-kids-devices-on-ios/32542 "2023-09-04T10:38:55Z")
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 automatically betwee… --- ## [How to use Blokada Cloud with Windows?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-use-blokada-cloud-with-windows/26508)
**Author:** [@Reda\_Labdaoui](https://community.blokada.org/u/Reda_Labdaoui)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 8:16am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-use-blokada-cloud-with-windows/26508 "2024-09-23T08:16:59Z")
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 set Blokada Clo… --- ## [What to do when Blokada displays the connectivity issues message?](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-to-do-when-blokada-displays-the-connectivity-issues-message/23870)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-to-do-when-blokada-displays-the-connectivity-issues-message/23870 "2022-12-14T12:09:35Z")
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 you are experiencing … --- ## [What is Blokada Cloud?](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-is-blokada-cloud/16958)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-is-blokada-cloud/16958 "2022-09-01T16:05:57Z")
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 approach known from t… --- ## [Wildcard support in Blokada](https://community.blokada.org/t/wildcard-support-in-blokada/11659)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/wildcard-support-in-blokada/11659 "2022-09-10T17:34:30Z")
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 example, any sub… --- ## [Brave Browser is slowing down with Blokada activated](https://community.blokada.org/t/brave-browser-is-slowing-down-with-blokada-activated/11269)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/brave-browser-is-slowing-down-with-blokada-activated/11269 "2021-03-20T16:25:12Z")
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 by tapping on: Home tab -\> … --- ## [How to use Blokada 5 Networks feature?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-use-blokada-5-networks-feature/9808)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-use-blokada-5-networks-feature/9808 "2021-06-11T14:12:32Z")
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 switch its configura… --- ## [I have no connectivity on Chromebook with Blokada on](https://community.blokada.org/t/i-have-no-connectivity-on-chromebook-with-blokada-on/7856)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/i-have-no-connectivity-on-chromebook-with-blokada-on/7856 "2021-02-08T17:19:56Z")
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 settings. Click PRIV… --- ## [Blokada v5 consumes (drains) too much battery](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-v5-consumes-drains-too-much-battery/6702)
**Author:** [@Peter](https://community.blokada.org/u/Peter)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 8:49am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-v5-consumes-drains-too-much-battery/6702 "2021-06-14T08:49:48Z")
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 energy, thus, first … --- ## [The benefits of Blokada DNS](https://community.blokada.org/t/the-benefits-of-blokada-dns/6646)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 8:46am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/the-benefits-of-blokada-dns/6646 "2021-12-03T08:46:56Z")
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. What is Blokada DNS? B… --- ## [How to activate Connect on Demand on iOS](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-activate-connect-on-demand-on-ios/5861)
**Author:** [@tomash](https://community.blokada.org/u/tomash)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 12:46am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-activate-connect-on-demand-on-ios/5861 "2021-02-21T00:46:19Z")
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 settings select VPN: … --- ## [Can I import an EasyList list in Blokada?](https://community.blokada.org/t/can-i-import-an-easylist-list-in-blokada/4115)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/can-i-import-an-easylist-list-in-blokada/4115 "2020-09-16T15:14:37Z")
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 because Blokada use… --- ## [How to create your own Host list](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-create-your-own-host-list/3398)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-create-your-own-host-list/3398 "2020-09-10T13:03:53Z")
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 transfer manuall… --- ## [Cannot grant VPN permission](https://community.blokada.org/t/cannot-grant-vpn-permission/3396)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/cannot-grant-vpn-permission/3396 "2020-09-04T21:35:34Z")
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 screen dimmers and ap… --- ## [Recommendations for Xiaomi users and MIUI](https://community.blokada.org/t/recommendations-for-xiaomi-users-and-miui/2915)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/recommendations-for-xiaomi-users-and-miui/2915 "2022-08-12T14:27:08Z")
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 particularly ridden with track… --- ## [How to make Blokada start on boot (auto start)?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-make-blokada-start-on-boot-auto-start/2759)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 7:45am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-make-blokada-start-on-boot-auto-start/2759 "2024-12-24T07:45:38Z")
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 Always on VPN. Th… --- ## [How do I pay with Stellar, Bitcoin, Ethereum or other cryptocurrencies?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-do-i-pay-with-stellar-bitcoin-ethereum-or-other-cryptocurrencies/2233)
**Author:** [@balboah](https://community.blokada.org/u/balboah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 10:12am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-do-i-pay-with-stellar-bitcoin-ethereum-or-other-cryptocurrencies/2233 "2020-08-12T10:12:40Z")
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 Stellar, that’s probab… --- ## [Intro to Blokada v5](https://community.blokada.org/t/intro-to-blokada-v5/2190)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 7:16am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/intro-to-blokada-v5/2190 "2023-02-13T07:16:33Z")
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 is already doing it… --- ## [How do I restore purchase (restore Blokada Plus account)?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-do-i-restore-purchase-restore-blokada-plus-account/2189)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-do-i-restore-purchase-restore-blokada-plus-account/2189 "2023-08-21T17:56:05Z")
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 account ID before … --- ## [Why should I enable the "Always on VPN" feature?](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-should-i-enable-the-always-on-vpn-feature/2187)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 8:44am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-should-i-enable-the-always-on-vpn-feature/2187 "2021-07-03T08:44:49Z")
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” Tap the gear icon n… --- ## [What to do if Blokada won't activate / start?](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-to-do-if-blokada-wont-activate-start/2147)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-to-do-if-blokada-wont-activate-start/2147 "2022-09-26T19:50:49Z")
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 trying to activate t… --- ## [How does a DNS server block ads?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-does-a-dns-server-block-ads/443)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-does-a-dns-server-block-ads/443 "2020-07-01T14:45:25Z")
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? Some DNS servic… --- ## [How to manually block or allow additional domains](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-manually-block-or-allow-additional-domains/408)
**Author:** [@balboah](https://community.blokada.org/u/balboah)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-manually-block-or-allow-additional-domains/408 "2022-08-08T15:56:37Z")
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 domains. If you’re ha… --- ## [Blocking ads and tracking on AndroidTVs](https://community.blokada.org/t/blocking-ads-and-tracking-on-androidtvs/398)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blocking-ads-and-tracking-on-androidtvs/398 "2020-06-30T12:15:59Z")
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 connections. Thi… --- ## [How to share the log when reporting an issue?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-share-the-log-when-reporting-an-issue/384)
**Author:** [@balboah](https://community.blokada.org/u/balboah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-share-the-log-when-reporting-an-issue/384 "2020-06-29T19:47:15Z")
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 come in handy for us d… --- ## [Where can I download Blokada?](https://community.blokada.org/t/where-can-i-download-blokada/372)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/where-can-i-download-blokada/372 "2022-04-12T16:17:21Z")
Blokada 6 for iOS Blokada 6 for Android Blokada 5 for Android Download at blokada.org (our official website) Blokada 4 (and older) You can find our older releases in our GitHub repository. Warning Please note… --- ## [How to block or allow a domain on Android](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-block-or-allow-a-domain-on-android/266)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 4:51am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-block-or-allow-a-domain-on-android/266 "2022-01-27T04:51:45Z")
This article describes how to block/allow domains on Android. For iOS check this article. The easiest way to do add domains to Ad blocking / Blocked Hosts or Allowed Host is to search the Host log (which is a submenu of… --- ## [Overview: Blokada doesn't block ads](https://community.blokada.org/t/overview-blokada-doesnt-block-ads/262)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/overview-blokada-doesnt-block-ads/262 "2021-04-24T20:40:18Z")
This is an overview of different reasons why Blokada might not block ads. I installed Blokada from Google Play Store. I just installed Blokada, it’s not blocking ads. Ads in specific apps: Youtube Social networks and… --- ## [BETA feature: Advanced adblocking rules](https://community.blokada.org/t/beta-feature-advanced-adblocking-rules/231)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2021, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/beta-feature-advanced-adblocking-rules/231 "2021-06-15T20:09:22Z")
This only applies to Blokada 4. The ‘Advanced adblocking rules’ Feature is a Beta Feature you can activate if you tap Ad blocking / Ad blocking settings / Advanced adblocking rules. By enabling this feature you get acce… --- ## [Collection of information](https://community.blokada.org/t/collection-of-information/178)
**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/collection-of-information/178 "2020-07-17T03:00:44Z")
This is a summary of many little useful information. Be welcome to add information if you think they will help others! Which Host lists are included in Blokada? Here is the link to the file that includes all links to … [Next page](https://community.blokada.org/c/guides/12.md?page=1)