# \#linked **URL:** https://community.blokada.org/tag/linked/7.md [Latest](https://community.blokada.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.blokada.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.blokada.org/tags.md) --- ## [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… --- ## [What is DNS and how to configure it with Blokada?](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-is-dns-and-how-to-configure-it-with-blokada/71)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-is-dns-and-how-to-configure-it-with-blokada/71 "2024-12-16T12:15:56Z")
Note that this article is only relevant to Blokada for Android. Blokada provides a list of pre-defined DNS servers you can choose from. What is DNS?The acronym DNS stands for Domain Name System. Your device communicate… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [Blokada: Changelog](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-changelog/149)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.blokada.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 6:24am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-changelog/149 "2022-09-15T06:24:50Z")
This is the changelog for releases from the year 2023 onward. Please check the menu on the side to navigate. For older releases, see the changelog archive. For even older releases, see the discontinued changelog. B… --- ## [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… --- ## [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 … --- ## [Blokada for Android: What's new?](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-for-android-whats-new/152)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.blokada.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 10:48am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-for-android-whats-new/152 "2020-06-23T10:48:05Z")
Updated! New blocklists, bugfixes, and more. See the announcements section for the latest information on changes. We recommend you consider upgrading to Blokada 6 which features a faster, more stable engine. Tap for B… --- ## [Blokada Slim for Android: What's new?](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-slim-for-android-whats-new/2845)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-slim-for-android-whats-new/2845 "2022-05-27T13:54:21Z")
Blokada Slim is a lightweight version of Blokada that has been adjusted to be allowed on Google Play. You may migrate to the full version anytime, for free. Tap here to learn more about the differences. To learn about t… --- ## [What's the difference between Blokada and Blokada Slim?](https://community.blokada.org/t/whats-the-difference-between-blokada-and-blokada-slim/38)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 10:42am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/whats-the-difference-between-blokada-and-blokada-slim/38 "2021-12-12T10:42:43Z")
What is Blokada Slim for Android? Blokada is the original, full version of the app. You install it by downloading an apk file from our official sources. Blokada Slim is a lightweight version of the app, available on Goo… --- ## [What are partner gateways?](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-are-partner-gateways/41)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-are-partner-gateways/41 "2020-06-16T17:39:54Z")
Please note Partner Gateways program is temporarily paused. Those are servers provided by our partners. As such, they are not fully managed by Blokada, so they may or may not provide the same level of quality our offici… --- ## [What is Blokada Plus (VPN)?](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-is-blokada-plus-vpn/37)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-is-blokada-plus-vpn/37 "2021-12-12T15:18:20Z")
Blokada Plus is a VPN optimized to work flawlessly with Blokada. You get one of the strongest encryptions with minimal impact on battery life and speed. Together with the battle-tested content blocking functionality of B… --- ## [What do our users say about Blokada?](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-do-our-users-say-about-blokada/25)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 7:53am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-do-our-users-say-about-blokada/25 "2021-10-13T07:53:10Z")
We are getting a lot of positive feedback from our community, which motivates us to keep improving the app. We would like to share some of the comments with you. We kept them anonymous. Remember, if you like Blokada, yo… --- ## [Why do I need to grant VPN profile permissions?](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-do-i-need-to-grant-vpn-profile-permissions/36)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 8:08am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-do-i-need-to-grant-vpn-profile-permissions/36 "2021-08-06T08:08:08Z")
When you start Blokada for the first time, you will be asked to allow to create a VPN Configuration. This is necessary for Blokada to function. Blokada creates a “fake” VPN Configuration which allows it to block ads. Th… --- ## [How to use Blokada Plus on other platforms?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-use-blokada-plus-on-other-platforms/51)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-use-blokada-plus-on-other-platforms/51 "2021-07-15T22:59:31Z")
It is possible to use our VPN on any device that are supported by WireGuard. Check this article to learn more: --- ## [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… --- ## [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: … --- ## [Blokada for iOS: Help](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-for-ios-help/151)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.blokada.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 10:39am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-for-ios-help/151 "2020-06-23T10:39:17Z")
How can we help you? Use the search icon at the top to find an answer to your question. Alternatively, here are some of the common beginner questions: Getting started A few questions you should read if you are just sta… --- ## [Blokada 5 for Android: Beta (finished)](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-5-for-android-beta-finished/1941)
**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 10:02am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-5-for-android-beta-finished/1941 "2020-09-10T10:02:37Z")
Update: Blokada 5 is now out of beta and it’s available on our homepage. Check the roadmap below to see what are next steps. Send logs to hello@blokada.org if you experience any problems with Blokada 5. Hello everyone,… --- ## [Blokada for Android: Help](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-for-android-help/132)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.blokada.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-for-android-help/132 "2020-06-21T14:23:57Z")
How can we help you? Use the search icon at the top to find an answer to your question. Alternatively, here are some of the common beginner questions: Getting started A few questions you should read if you are just sta… --- ## [Welcome to our community!](https://community.blokada.org/t/welcome-to-our-community/155)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.blokada.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 5:45am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/welcome-to-our-community/155 "2020-07-22T05:45:40Z")
You are visiting the official Blokada community forum. We are happy that you found your way here. We’ve just opened this place up, with the idea to create one common area for everyone to communicate and share knowledge. … --- ## [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… --- ## [How to join Blokada Insiders?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-join-blokada-insiders/148)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.blokada.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 10:02am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-to-join-blokada-insiders/148 "2020-06-23T10:02:15Z")
The old Blokada Insiders program is now closed. We are working on a new, better edition. Stay tuned! If you would like to help the project, please read this short post. While you are here, we just opened our new offici… --- ## [Blokada: Credits](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-credits/150)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.blokada.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 10:27am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-credits/150 "2020-06-23T10:27:59Z")
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