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Step-by-step instructions to disable built-in router network filters, active shields, and security firewalls.

ISPs

USA

AT&T Fiber
ActiveArmor
1. Open the Smart Home Manager app. 2. Click on Settings > App Preferences. 3. Disable ActiveArmor.
Cox
Panoramic Security
1. Cox app > WiFi. 2. Tap Security > Disable Advanced Security.
Optimum
Built-In Security
Optimum has made it impossible to completely disable their Built-In Security. However, their Built-In Security uses the Optimum DNS servers to perform the blocking. You will need to change your DNS servers on your device in order to bypass the block. I suggest using Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1) or Google DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) For Windows, use the instructions at the following link... https://www.pdq.com/blog/change-dns-server-settings-in-windows/ For Mac, use the instructions at the following link... https://support.apple.com/en-bh/guide/mac-help/mh14127/mac For Android, use the AFG DNS Changer app from the Play Store... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lighteast.afdns For iOS, use the DNS & IP Changer - Secure VPN app from the App Store... https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dns-ip-changer-secure-vpn/id1562292463
Spectrum
Security Shield
1. Open the My Spectrum App. 2. Tap Services > Internet. 3. Select your Router. 4. Turn off Security Shield.
Starlink
DNS Filtering
1. Starlink App > Settings. 2. Advanced > DNS. 3. Set to Custom (e.g., 1.1.1.1).
T-Mobile
Advanced Cyber Security / Web Guard
1. Open the T-Life app. 2. Go to Account. 3. Scroll down to Lines and Devices, then click on your router. 4. Click on Manage My Home Internet. 5. On the menu at the top, click on More. 6. Scroll to the bottom of the page and turn off Enable Advanced Security. 7. Reboot your router.
Tachus / Ezee Fiber
Data Access
1. Using the Plume Home app, click on Settings. 2. Click on Privacy. 3. Turn off Data Access. 4. Reboot your router.
Verizon
Digital Secure
1. Open My Verizon App. 2. Security > Digital Secure. 3. Disable Web Security/VPN.
Xfinity
CyberSecure
1. Open the Xfinity app. 2. Go to the Home tab. 3. Click CyberSecure and click Turn Off CyberSecure at the bottom. 4. Reboot your router. **Note** There have been reports of CyberSecure reporting as off, but still blocking connections. Simply follow the above steps to enable it, then disable it again. This seems to fix the glitch.
Ziply Fiber
Parental Controls / Content Blocker
1. Open the Ziply Device Safety app. 2. Go to Parental Controls → Toggle Off. 3. On Windows: disable Content Blocker in settings or uninstall Device Safety entirely.

UK

BT Broadband
Web Protect
Community Fibre
Safe Surfing
1. Log into router settings. 2. Parental Controls. 3. Disable Safe Surfing.
EE
Content Lock
Plusnet
SafeGuard
1. Member Centre > My Services. 2. SafeGuard > Manage > Off.
Sky
Broadband Shield
TalkTalk EERO
EERO Secure
TalkTalk HomeSafe
HomeSafe
Virgin Media
Web Safe
Vodafone
Content Control

Canada

Acanac
Malicious Content Filter
Bell
Web Protect
1. Log into MyBell. 2. Internet Services > Security. 3. Disable Web Protect.
Cogeco
Online Defense
Eastlink
Advanced Security / Ad Blocking
1. Open the eero app. 2. Go to Discover → Security & Privacy. 3. Toggle Advanced Security / Ad Blocking OFF. 4. Under Profiles, remove filters or delete profiles.
Primus
TP-Link Deco (HomeShield)
1. Open the Deco app. 2. Go to HomeShield → Parental Controls. 3. Remove or disable profiles. 4. In Network Security, turn off ad blocking and safe search.
Purple Cow
Firewall Security
Rogers
Ignite Security
1. Ignite WiFi App. 2. More > Advanced Settings. 3. Toggle Advanced Security Off.
Telus
Online Security
1. My TELUS account. 2. Internet > Security. 3. Disable Web Security.

Caribbean

Flow
Web Filtering / Family Filter
1. Log in to the My Flow app or web portal. 2. Go to Internet Settings → Web Filtering / Family Filter. 3. Toggle Off or Opt Out. 4. Restart your router.

VPNs

ExpressVPN
Advanced Protection
1. Open the ExpressVPN app and go to the Settings menu. 2. Navigate to Advanced Protection. 3. Toggle off Block Adult Sites, Ad Blocker, and Threat Manager as desired. 4. Connect to the VPN using the Lightway protocol for the settings to take effect.
IPVanish
Scramble
Enable 'Scramble' in settings.
NordVPN
Threat Protection
Disable 'Threat Protection' in settings.
Proton VPN
NetShield
Set 'NetShield' to 'Off'.
Surfshark
CleanWeb
Turn off 'CleanWeb' in Features.

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