How to block adult content websites on Windows 11 (easy way)

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to permanently block adult content websites on your Windows 11 PC — without using any third-party software or parental controls.

You can effectively restrict access to adult content websites on your Windows 11 PC without relying on third-party software or Microsoft Family Safety parental controls — simply by changing two numbers in the network settings: the primary and secondary DNS addresses. This method uses a free DNS provider such as Cloudflare or OpenDNS to automatically filter out adult websites. Both services offer protection for home users who want to prevent their children from accessing explicit content online. It's one of the simplest ways to safeguard your PC against adult content.

How to block adult content websites on Windows 11

Right-click the Windows start menu button.
Click Settings.
Click Network & internet.
Click Wi-Fi or Ethernet, depending on how your computer is connected to the internet.
If your PC is connected to the internet via Wi-Fi, click WiFiNetworkName properties.
Click the Edit button next to DNS server assignment.
In the next window, select Manual.
Enable IPv4.
In the 'Preferred DNS' field, enter 1.1.1.3 for Cloudflare or 208.67.222.123 for OpenDNS.
Set DNS over HTTPS to On (automatic template).
In the 'Alternate DNS' field, enter 1.0.0.3 for Cloudflare or 208.67.220.123 for OpenDNS.
Set DNS over HTTPS to On (automatic template).
Click Save.