Configuration Requirements
iOS-only compatability
To enable dnsproxy, the
extensionTypevalue in MDM must be set to dnsproxy in the app configuration on MDMThe dnsproxy extension is applicable only to iOS and is not supported on Android devices.
Ensure the extension type configuration is properly applied to all iOS devices via MDM for dnsproxy to function correctly.
To enable dnsproxy on iOS devices, Mobile Device Management (MDM) must push a custom mobile configuration to the devices.
The steps for configuring dnsproxy vary depending on the MDM solution being used. This guide provides instructions for configuring dnsproxy for use with Intune and MobileIron.
Configuring dnsproxy on iOS Devices Using MDMs
Microsoft Intune
To configure dnsproxy using Microsoft Intune, follow these steps:
Navigate to Devices > Manage Devices > Configuration.
Under the Policies tab, select Create > New Policy.
Choose Platform as “iOS/iPadOS” and Type as “Templates.”
Select Template Name as “Custom” and click Create.
Provide a name for the policy.
In the Custom configuration profile name field:
Enter a name.
Browse and select the attached "BloxOne EP.mobileconfig" file.
Click Next and assign the configuration to the desired devices and groups.
Click Create to finalize the policy.
MobileIron
To configure dnsproxy using MobileIron, follow these steps:
Navigate to Configuration > Add Configuration.
Search for “Custom” and select Custom configuration.
Provide a name for the configuration.
Select iOS as the platform.
In the configuration setup:
Click Choose File and upload the attached "BloxOne EP.mobileconfig" file.
Click Next and distribute the configuration to the desired devices.
Other MDM Solutions
If additionalMDM solutionssupportcustom mobile configuration, document their respective setup steps.If the configuration process for a specificMDMisunknown, include ageneric notein the documentation stating:⚠️ Note: To enable dnsproxy, this custom mobile configuration must be pushed to iOS devices via MDM.