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DNS Settings

Configure DNS Settings​

DNS Settings payload enables administrators to configure secure DNS protocols and domain match settings on macOS devices.
Applicable only for Device Enrollments.

To create a profile to configure DNS Settings on the enrolled device(s), follow these steps:

  1. On the SureMDM Web Console, navigate to
    Profiles > macOS > Add > Device Enrollment > DNS Settings > Configure.

  2. Enter a Profile Name and click Add.

  3. In the Configure DNS Settings popup, configure the below options and click Save:

SettingsDescription
DNS ProtocolSelect the protocol to communicate with the DNS Server. Options: HTTPS, TLS. This is a mandatory field.
Server AddressSpecify one or more DNS server IP addresses (IPv4/IPv6).
Server Name (TLS only)Specify the hostname of the DNS-over-TLS server for certificate validation. Mandatory for TLS.
Server URL (HTTPS only)Specify the server URL using https:// scheme for certificate validation. Mandatory for HTTPS.
Supplement Match DomainsList of domains used to determine which DNS queries use the specified DNS server.
Certificate UUIDUpload the certificate used for authentication with the DNS resolver.

Note :
The configured entries will appear in the table on the DNS Settings screen.

  1. Click Save.
    The newly created profile will be listed in the Profiles section.

  2. Go back to the Home tab and select the macOS device(s) or group(s).

  3. Click Apply to launch the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.

  4. In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the created profile and click Apply.