Discussions Category

OPNSense, DNSmasq and Nextdns

Hi All First of all I'm a newbie with all of this just trying to follow guides etc so please bare with me. I'm trying to configure OPNSense to use NextDNS CLI whilst keeping the functionality of…

W11 Setup: Do you do BOTH WiFi and Ethernet?

I am on Windows 11 and use both Ethernet and Wifi. I setup WiFi per the instructions. When I then go to setup ethernet, I get an error. You use the exact same settings for both - but do you actually…

UniFi CyberSecure by Proofpoint Compatibility?

I use the NextDNS CLI with my Unifi UDM SE and it works flawlessly. I was debating about subscribing to the Unifi CyberSecure by Proofpoint offering but unsure if it will be compatible with the…

NextDNS Setup for UDM Pro/SE, Multi-VLAN, Multi Profile

G'morning all, I wanted to drop a post here as I was recently converted to NextDNS for its features and controls. Being a long time Unifi user & engineer,…

DNS-over-TLS Asus Router Setup (Please Help)

I cannot get my head around the setup of dns-over-tls on my router AX56U and would just like some confirmation with the setup please. So when I navigate to the WAN section should I be selecting…

EDNS (ECS) problem

I run the CLI on an ASUS router and always saw my ECS info I went to dnscheck.tools, but for the past few weeks the ECS info is missing. I have removed and reinstalled the CLI,…

ISP is blocked

I hope this is the correct place to report, but somehow my home ISP is blocked on NextDNS. Only my IP is blocked, not the provider, happy to share the IP if someone can support with unblocking it.…

Call of Duty - can't connect

Try to add to Allowlist "geotrust.com", and check if it will work!

Discount for distressed currency customers

Hi guys, I was wondering if NextDNS has a discount plan for distressed currency customers. I am writing from Brazil. Many thanks, YL

Poor latency and random failures

The DNS is very slow, sometimes I get all error on ping.nextdns.Io On Android dot it randomly says cannot connect to dns server, overall it feels super sluggish to do anything

mobileconfig apple

does it make much difference if you create an apple.nextdns.io profile and change it to, say, from https://apple.dns.nextdns.io/yourid/devicename to https://dns.nextdns.…

how long does it take for changes to take effect

Quickly disable NextDNS on MacOS configured with a profile?

Anyone know of a quick way to disable/enable NextDNS on MacOS when a profile is used. Preferably a terminal command. Extra Credit: what server should be queried when using nslookup while using a…

Streamlining Efficiency: Replacing Outdated Filter Lists with Regularly Updated Ones

Shouldn't NextDNS take the initiative to review their filter lists and remove those that are no longer regularly updated? Lists that haven't been updated in over a year should be replaced with new,…

account log in notification

Hello, 1) how to see logged in sessions in nextDNS app 2) will i get or how can i turn on log in alert via email? account log in alert notification is very important, please help

How to lock DoH to local NextDNS servers, where I'm based?

Who can help me lock my router to one of the Melbourne servers, instead of the Adelaide one, We are based in Melbourne and NextDNS connected on DoH, as you can see here: https://nextdns.…

Ubiquiti Router DNS Stamp

Ubiquiti just released a feature on their router allowing the use of Custom Secure DNS. What DNS Stamp does NextDNS use? What should I enter into that field? I have a paid NextDNS account.

NextDNS CLI Router Setup

Hello. I have the cli working properly on on a raspberry pi connected to my router. The router is using the DNS on the raspberry pi. It will work with a default profile.…

Got the domain in allowlist and still blocked.

Mit Velliv is blocked even if i have all involved domains in my allowlist. Do you have any idea how can i whitelist this? I have cleared the cache, flushed dns...did that already 3 weeks ago...…

Add and increase limit

1. First thing is it doesn't block instantly in parental control like youtube and other apps at once.. 2. Increase query limit in free plan to 500,000 at least.. 3.…

Log and privacy settings

I would like to have a clarification, for security and privacy the three items you see in the picture should be active or should be disabled, they are in the settings,…

Setting up Next DNS with VPN

I am writing to know if NextDNS works well or do you have to make adjustments if you have a VPN for various filters? Especially I see a setting on the Parental Control the Block methods to bypass the…

DNS not resolved when Used in Ubiquiti Dream Machine

Hello there! Happy user of NextDNS here, however since a week or two I have an issue. I use NextDNS directly into my Dream Machine with the Encrypted DNS fucntionality,…

Unifi CLI not all blocking ads

Hey, I have installed cli version 1.44.3 and am running unifi OS 4.1.13 EA and unifi 9.0.108 EA. I can see on my NextDNS setup page that `This device is using NextDNS with this profile.…

Help with Merlin Firmware Router nextdns ssd command

How do I create profile ID for each device with the ssh command?