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Last updated: 2 October 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You open a broker’s website and the page spins forever, yet it loads fine over mobile data: when broker sites<\/strong> will not open, the cause is often DNS or the network path. One thing worth trying is the 1.1.1.1 app<\/strong>, Cloudflare’s connectivity tool, which can help both the browser and apps on the device. This guide covers installing it, choosing the right mode, and what to do when broker sites are blocked<\/strong> or the connection fails \u2014 it applies equally to Exness, XM, Vantage, HFM, Ultima Markets and IC Markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Table of contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Three ways to fix an access problem<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The two Cloudflare modes explained<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Setting it up on Android and iPhone<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Setting it up on Windows and macOS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Account safety and order speed<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Five fixes when it still fails<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Broker Sites Blocked: 3 Ways In, And When To Reach For 1.1.1.1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When broker sites are blocked<\/strong> or will not load, separate a DNS fault from a network fault and from an incident at the broker. There are three directions: change DNS inside Chrome, use the 1.1.1.1 app<\/strong> on the device, or consider a VPN that is compatible with the service terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    First, open a different website to confirm the internet works. Then try the same broker address over Wi-Fi and over mobile data. If only one network fails, the problem is likely that network \u2014 it is not evidence the broker has stopped operating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Criterion<\/th>DNS in Chrome<\/th>Cloudflare app<\/th>VPN with server choice<\/th><\/tr>
    Scope<\/td>Chrome’s DNS queries<\/td>The device, depending on mode<\/td>The device, depending on configuration<\/td><\/tr>
    Needs an app<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Usually<\/td><\/tr>
    Helps broker app \/ MT5 connect<\/td>Not directly<\/td>Possibly<\/td>Possibly<\/td><\/tr>
    Choose the IP country<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Usually yes<\/td><\/tr>
    Effect on ping<\/td>Does not reroute data<\/td>Needs measuring<\/td>Needs measuring<\/td><\/tr>
    When to consider it<\/td>When only Chrome fails<\/td>When several apps fail<\/td>After you have identified the cause<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    If you only need to fix the browser, see the per-broker Chrome DNS guides: Exness<\/a>, XM<\/a>, Vantage<\/a>, HFM<\/a>, Ultima<\/a> or IC Markets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Signs It Is Time To Move From Chrome DNS To The App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Consider the 1.1.1.1 app<\/strong> when you have already changed Chrome’s DNS and it still fails, when you need Safari or Edge, or when the trading app has also lost connection. Installing it on a phone does not fix the network on a computer; each device needs its own configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In particular, if you cannot access broker sites<\/strong> through MT5 while the website works fine, check the server name and your login details first. Do not assume every “no connection” message means a site is blocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What Is The 1.1.1.1 App? The Two Modes, And Which One To Turn On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The 1.1.1.1 app<\/strong> is Cloudflare’s connectivity tool. The two basic options to keep apart are DNS-only mode and the mode that routes traffic through Cloudflare’s network; they do different things even though both live in the same piece of software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"What
    DNS mode encrypts only the domain lookup; WARP routes your traffic through Cloudflare.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    On mobile the name is 1.1.1.1: Faster Internet<\/strong>; the desktop documentation calls it Cloudflare WARP. Some versions display newer mode names, as in the table below, so read what the function does rather than hunting for one old label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Criterion<\/th>1.1.1.1 \/ DNS only<\/th>WARP \/ Traffic and DNS<\/th><\/tr>
    What is handled<\/td>DNS queries<\/td>Traffic through a tunnel, including DNS<\/td><\/tr>
    Extra encryption<\/td>DNS queries to Cloudflare<\/td>The connection from device to Cloudflare<\/td><\/tr>
    Reroutes your web traffic<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
    When to try it<\/td>Name resolution failures<\/td>When private DNS alone has not solved it<\/td><\/tr>
    Guarantees access to a broker<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    DNS is how a server address is found from a domain name. Changing it helps if that lookup is the problem, but it will not fix a server under maintenance, a restricted account or a wrong password. DNS-only mode also does not remove a website’s own HTTPS encryption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    According to Cloudflare’s documentation on WARP modes<\/a>, DNS only<\/strong> corresponds to the DNS-just option, while Traffic and DNS<\/strong> corresponds to what used to be called 1.1.1.1 with WARP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Is WARP A Way To “Fake” An IP In Another Country?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The tool does not give you a country list to pick from. Cloudflare explains its approach of keeping the IP’s approximate location<\/a>: a website sees Cloudflare’s egress IP instead of your original network IP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That does not guarantee every system will read the country correctly, or skip a security check. Using the 1.1.1.1 app<\/strong> does not change your obligation to declare your real country of residence and meet the broker’s conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Where To Download It, And How To Avoid Fakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Install the app from the App Store, Google Play or a link inside Cloudflare’s own documentation. Check that the developer is Cloudflare, Inc.<\/strong>; avoid APKs, “unlocked” builds and third-party download pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cloudflare One Agent serves a different purpose and should not be picked just because the icon looks similar. For personal use, start from Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1 setup pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How To Access Broker Sites With The 1.1.1.1 App On Android And iPhone: 5 Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Have an internet connection ready and the broker’s verified website address to hand. You do not need to give Cloudflare any trading account details to set up the connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"How
    Five steps to install and switch on the 1.1.1.1 app on Android or iPhone.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Step 1: Install The Right App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Open the App Store or Google Play, search for 1.1.1.1: Faster Internet<\/strong> and check the developer. You can start from Cloudflare’s iPhone guide<\/a> or Android guide<\/a> to avoid picking the wrong one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"iPhone
    Find the correct “1.1.1.1: Faster Internet” app by Cloudflare, then tap to download.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2: Allow The Connection Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Open the app, read the terms and accept them if you agree to use it. When the operating system asks to add a VPN configuration, confirm in the system dialog; iPhone may also ask for device authentication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"iPhone
    The iOS dialog asking permission to add a VPN configuration \u2014 choose Allow.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Step 3: Flip The Switch And Wait For The Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Turn the switch on until the status reads Connected<\/strong>. Check which mode is selected: Cloudflare’s mobile setup guides use WARP by default, but your existing configuration may differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"iPhone
    Slide the switch to the right and wait for the app to show Connected.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Step 4: Reopen The Website Or The Broker App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Go back to the browser, type the official address and reload the page. If you use a trading app or MT4\/MT5, reopen it and confirm the connection before logging in or touching the account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"iPhone
    Type the broker’s official domain in Safari, then reload the page.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Step 5: Try DNS-Only Mode Where It Fits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you want to test whether changing the resolver alone is enough, open the menu and select 1.1.1.1<\/strong> or DNS only<\/strong>. If the broker sites are still unreachable in that mode, switch back to the traffic mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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