Discussions Category

Streamlining Efficiency: Replacing Outdated Filter Lists with Regularly Updated Ones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.…

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?

Install issue for iPhone with iOS 18.3

I follow the Setup Guide, download Configuration Profile. After install, how do I know it is working? Then I download the NextDNS for iOS apps. Then I can find it in table Devices under Analytics…

Using NextDNS with another profile

Hi, when I'm logged into NextDNS, it shows "This device is using NextDNS with another profile." This other profile must be the one I first set up with NextDNS,…

While Using Next DNS browser search history not showing

How to turn this mode off.??

How to block pubg and free fire game?

Split Horizon on Windows

Is it possible to configure Split Horizon on Windows https://github.com/nextdns/nextdns/wiki/Split-Horizon I want to direct a website to an alternate dns e.g. 1.1.1.…

High latency and poor server selection

I'm sorry for my bad English, but Google translator is helping me. I am experiencing high latency and bad routing. I am located in Bulgaria, but even though I have a server here "zepto-sof",…

Block Page doesn't work in browser?

I've got the block pages turned on and the root CA installed on my device. If I connect to nextdns from inside the browser's dns settings (using the instructions on the setup page) the blockpage…

Identifying Devices on PFsense

Hi, I am using NextDNS on my pfSense. As directed, I have already configured the Custom Options by following your directions. Domains are getting blocked, and I see the logs,…

iPhone iOS 18.2 can’t resolve hostnames when changing networks, possibly DoH problems

When I’m connected to home WiFi and leave the network, iPhone normally switches to mobile data. I can’t browse the web for some time or until I restart device.…

Old DNS server not functional?

Hi I just want to understand how to check previously configured DNS server? Is it functional? Can I use it? https://1c744f.dns.nextdns.io/

added domains to whitelist, still blocked at router level...

Hi, running NextDNS on mikrotik router Have added domains to whitelist, bus still showing up blocked on router (0.0.0.0) Have flushed cache and rebooted, still no change.…

What are Queries?

What are queries in specific?

Android App Pharmacy2U Blocked By NextDNS

I am using NextDNS with my Pixel Pro 9 XL running Android 15. The above app only works if I disable NextDNS. I am unsure how to add it to an exception list.…

Change language on the sites

Hello, currently you get a language set automatically without being able to change it. At least I don't know how. It would be nice if you can set the language manually in the account.