How To Disable OpenDNS From Redirecting

OpenDNS redirects invalid URLs to its own search page by default.

Whenever users of the OpenDNS service mistype or enter an invalid URL, they are redirected to a customized search page pre-loaded with sponsored links and suggested search results. Those who would rather not see these pages in their browser can disable OpenDNS's redirect behavior through the "Dashboard" settings page. Disabling the redirect feature will cause the browser to show the default "Address Not Found" page. Users must create or have an existing OpenDNS account in order to access the OpenDNS "Dashboard."

Instructions

1. Log in to your OpenDNS.com account, and associate your IP address with your account.

2. Click the "Settings" tab, and enter your static IP address into the text field. Click "Add This Network" to associate the IP with your account. If you have a dynamic IP address, use the OpenDNS Dashboard to associate your IP address.

3. Click the "Settings" tab. Select your network from the drop-down menu to access the "Settings" page for your IP address.

4. Click "Advanced Settings." Scroll down to "Domain Typos" and remove the check marks from "Enable Typo Correction" and "Enable Filtering of .cm Wildcard." Click "Apply" to save your changes.

References

• Digital Inspiration: Stop OpenDNS From Redirecting Invalid URLs to their Search Pages

Resources

• OpenDNS: OpenDNS Dashboard