- What’s included in the plan?
- Your Hosted AdGuard Home instance blocks ads, trackers, malware, and adult content across all devices on your network. It includes features like safe search on Google and YouTube, one-click blocking of services (e.g., YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Reddit, Discord, Facebook, Instagram, and 79+ more), custom blocklists, optimized cache control, advanced TTL customization, flexible cache settings, any upstream DNS server, scheduled blocking, full administrative control, custom privacy policies, and automatic AdGuard Home updates.
- How do I access my dashboard?
- We provide you with a unique personal SSL encrypted URL accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. Manage your settings on the go using Android, iPhone, PC, MacOS, or Linux devices—no app installation required.
- Is there a Mobile Dashboard App available?
- Yes, Android users can use the AdGuard Home Manager app by JGeek00, available on the Google Play Store. This open-source app (source code at gitlab.com/jgeek00/adguard-home-manager) is an unofficial tool for managing AdGuard Home servers, not developed by AdGuard but praised in the community for its functionality. All other devices can access the dashboard via a web browser using your personal SSL encrypted URL.
- How does the ad blocker work and block adult content and malware?
- The ad blocker operates by filtering DNS requests at the network level, intercepting and blocking domains known for serving ads, trackers, malware, or adult content before they reach your devices. It uses regularly updated blocklists—curated lists of unwanted domains—to prevent connections to these sites. For adult content and malware, it cross-references requests against specialized lists, ensuring harmful or inappropriate sites are stopped, while allowing safe traffic to pass through seamlessly.
- Do I need additional hardware for this service to work?
- You’ll need a home router that allows you to manually enter our private DNS server addresses and supports Dynamic DNS—don’t worry, this is a simple process, easier than it sounds, and just involves a quick settings tweak. Some routers, like those often provided by cable internet providers, may not offer access to modify DNS settings or visibility into your network. If that’s the case, you can replace it with your own router. We can recommend fully compatible routers to ensure a smooth setup.
- What about my privacy?
- We do not keep logs of your DNS queries. Logs are only available on your personal instance if you choose to enable them, giving you full control. We do not share or sell any of your activity. Plus, with AdGuard Home, you can select your preferred DNS servers for added privacy and flexibility.
- Is there a refund policy?
- Yes, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied.
- How is this different from self-hosting?
- We handle the setup, maintenance, and updates, delivering an optimized, hassle-free experience without the need for your own server.
- Does it work on multiple devices?
- Yes, once configured, it protects all devices on your network—phones, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and more—without individual setups.
- License Statement
- AdGuard Home is a product developed by AdGuard Software Limited, a company organized and existing under the laws of the Republic of Cyprus. It is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPL-3.0), an open-source license that permits free use, modification, and distribution of the software in accordance with its terms. The full text of the GPL-3.0 license can be found at https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html.
We are hosting AdGuard Home as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering, providing access to its functionality over the internet. This hosting service utilizes the unmodified AdGuard Home software as provided by AdGuard Software Limited under the GPL-3.0 license. We are not distributing the software or any modified versions thereof, but rather offering it as a service for users to access remotely.
For more information about AdGuard Home, please visit the official project page at https://adguard.com/adguard-home/overview.html or its GitHub repository at https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardHome.
