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Connect PC to Content Policy

Install an app or configure network settings to connect a Windows computer to your Content Policy.

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Tech Lockdown Team
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Updated May 23, 2024

We highly recommend using the Installation wizard we provide in your Tech Lockdown account dashboard. It will walk you through the installation process.

You can use this tutorial for additional reference.

WARP Client

The first step is to download the WARP client on for Windows. On Cloudflare’s page, click the download button.

Install the Cloudflare WARP client for Windows

You will then need to run the downloaded file. Follow the installation steps provided by the installer. The installer should be called “Cloudflare_WARP”.

Run the installer on your Windows machine. The WARP client should open automatically after the installation completes.

Login to Zero Trust

In the client, click on the gear icon. Go to Preferences.

Login to Zero Trust by navigating to Account > Login with Cloudflare Zero Trust.

You will need to enter your Team name in order for your device to connect to Zero Trust. When you linked your Cloudflare account, this was the Team name you chose.

Enter the Email address of the Member you want to sign in onto the device as.

You will receive a confirmation pin sent to the Member’s email. Enter this pin.

Activate Zero Trust.

That’s it! You are now able to Manage your Cloudflare Policies in the dashboard.

Prevent Bypass

After you've successfully connected your windows machine to your DNS Content Policy, the next step is to prevent bypassing your restrictions.

Windows devices have several different options to consider:

  1. Use the Windows Registry to prevent certain settings from being enabled.
  2. Install a third-party blocking application that can deny access to sensitive apps and programs.
  3. Add backup filtering to your Windows device. This backup will allow your connection to still be filtered, even if the WARP client is disabled for a prolonged period of time.

We go into more detail about how to prevent bypass on windows in it's own dedicated guide.

Content Policy

Preventing Bypass on Windows

After you've connected your Windows device to your Content Policy, the next step is to enforce that connection.

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Manual Config

You can customize the network settings on your windows computer to point to your Content Policy. You can use this approach instead of connecting via the app or you can use it in combination with the app. We recommend connecting with both approaches so that if the app fails to connect, it will fall through to the device’s network settings.

Associate an IP address

It's important not to skip this step. Even if you don't plan to connect your home's Wi-Fi to your DNS Content Policy, you must associate an IPv4 address to get the unique connection information for your account.

If you've not connected a router to your Content Policy yet, you will need to create a network first.

Content Policy

Point a Router to your Content Policy

Point your home router to your Content Policy so that devices using your WiFi or ethernet connection use a filtered internet connection.

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Get Connection Information

Your account will have unique addresses that can be used to point the network settings on your device directly to your content policy.

You can find this information under Content Policy > Connect Devices > Config.

Content Policy

Connect a Device Manually to your Content Policy

If you are unable to install the app onto a device, then it might be possible to connect your device manually.

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Configure Network Settings

To change DNS/Network settings on your device:

  1. Open Control Panel.
  2. Click on Network and Internet.
  3. Click on Network and Sharing Center.
  4. Click the Change adapter settings option in the left pane.
  5. Right-click the active network interface and select the Properties option.
  6. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and click Properties.

From here, enter the connection information on the Tech Lockdown dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I uninstall?

You can uninstall the program by searching for it in the start menu, right clicking on the WARP client, and choosing uninstall.

If you want to stop yourself from being able to do this, please see our bypass prevention guides for more information.

Content Policy

Preventing Bypass on Windows

After you've connected your Windows device to your Content Policy, the next step is to enforce that connection.

Read More

Next Up

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Point a Router to your Content Policy

Point your home router to your Content Policy so that devices using your WiFi or ethernet connection use a filtered internet connection.

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Install on Android

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Connect Android Device to Content Policy

Connect an Android device directly to your Content Policy.

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Install on iOS (iPhone / iPad)

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Connect an iOS Device to your Content Policy

Connect an iOS Device (iPhone/iPad) directly to your Content Policy to continue filtering content when away from home or on a roaming connection.

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View Activity Logs

If you've installed Cloudflare on the devices you use, you can now view and customize the activity log.

Content Policy

View and Manage Activity

View traffic logs, connected devices, and customize your preferences.

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