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How to link Linode IP with NextDNS

Hey everyone, I am currently trying to use nextDNS with pihole on a linode. I have completed this guide: https://itproexpert.com/nextdns-pi-hole-setup-doh-secure-dns-over-https/ However nextdns still…

Assign profile to specific subnet only via command line.

I am using the nextdns github command line setup via a unifi udmpro. I have 4 subnets. I am trying to leave my management subnet (192.168.1.0/24) alone (no profile) so i choose to run a CLI config…

Bank 2FA Physical Passkey blocked

Hi, during certain banking operations on my bank I will be prompted to authenticate with a physical USB passkey that I set up. I have been using this for years without issue.…

Chinese mainland DOT and DOH cannot resolve ipv6 addresses.

Chinese mainland DOT and DOH cannot resolve ipv6 addresses. But DOT DOH resolution is not affected

Best Installation Method

Hello, I am a new user of NextDNS. I have mostly iPhones, iPads, and Macs. I have a few PCs. What is the best installation method of NextDNS? A router install or installing profiles manually on each…

Lock Rewrites to a location.

Found your service after not wanting to pay renewal on my home firewall for webfiltering. Had your service up and running quickly and worked well. Set DNS setting on my wire wall now all home devices…

I Need Help pfSense DNS

Hello, I have an issue. My NextDNS keep telling me I am using Cloudflare and I put NextDNS on my pfSense. My DNS setup on pfSense is as follows: Under the tab: System > General Setup:…

While Connecting SSL VPN any of web not working through NextDNS

Hi, I'm Facing one issue, I've Business packege for 50 Users of NextDNS, The thing is we're blocking websites through NextDNS, We're facing issue issue,…

ultralow hosts change from time to time

I have this weird observation that ultralow hosts change from time to time. Sometimes ultralow1 is premiumrdp-xxx, sometimes it's showing lightnode-xxx.…

Request to Use "edgeuno-ist" Server for Improved Latency

I am currently connected to the "zepto-zrh" server. For improved ping/latency performance, I would like to request routing my connection through the "edgeuno-ist" server instead.…

i gave my sister my dns to use it

so i game my siter the nextdns that i was using to she to use it on her android in russia we put and after we done it was working for 20-40 minutes i see all logs that i was trying to filter for…

Apple Firewall enabled or disabled with NextDNS?

Hey, I have NextDNS running on my Mac (MacOS Tahoe) with the HaGeZi - Multi PRO blocklist. Should I enabled the built in Apple Firewall? If I enable it, will it conflict with NextDNS and my blocklist?…

I’ve already linked my DDNS, but it still doesn’t refresh my IP automatically

Next dns not working with my IPTV

Hello, my IPTV has stopped working since I started using NextDNS. As soon I as revert my router back to automatic settings it works again. I’m using a Hitron-coda4680.…

High latency to Meta/Facebook services from NextDNS servers in Brazil

I’m experiencing significantly higher latency when accessing Meta/Facebook services (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram) while using NextDNS on my iPhone via the iOS configuration profile,…

Unifi Setup Help

Hello and thank you in advance, I have the year plan from nextDNS, added some blockers but nothing seems to actually be blocked on the wifi. I have uninstalled and reinstalled, restarted, etc.…

How can i tell nextdns to add my custum blocklist to their privacy tab

i create my own blocklist but i don't want to manually add it myself so how do i tell nextdns to add it to their privacy blocklist list Here it is: https://github.…

Identify devices using NextDNS router

Why can't NextDNS router correctly identify devices? All my devices have a FQDN assigned by the router and all are discover by other solutions... like Pihole or Adguard Home...…

Unable to Install .mobileconfig Profile on macOS Tahoe 26.1

Hello, I am trying to install the profile on my Mac. But I get an error that says it simply cannot be installed. Please see screenshot. Why won't the profile instal??

Receiving Error: This device is not using NextDNS. This device is currently using ”XXXXX” as DNS resolver

Hello, I signed up for NextDNS and changed my network to use the NextDNS IPv4 and IPv6 IP addresses for the DNS servers. For reference, I have a Ubiquiti Unifi Dream Machine Pro.…

can multiple profiles map to same external IP?

network that uses vlans. for vlans with client devices i need to the dns to block and filter. for vlans that host devices used for tv streaming with no real user interaction the blocking and…

How to force connecting to fastest route

https://nextdns.io/diag/88ebf210-b2e3-11f0-99fd-bfa915fb310a Above is the result of diagnostic. As you can see, there is this lightnode-mnl 28 ms (ultralow2),…

How to connect to lowest ping sever on DOH and TLS

It's very slow it's connecting me to slowest one how to fix it

Connecting to lowest ping server

Is there a way to force nextdns to connect to lowest ping server? Currently there are 2 servers in PH, ultralow1 and 2. It's connecting to ultralow 1 which has 50+ ms compared to 25ms.…

Blocking Tubi Ads Successful. List of Domains for other user's references

Hi there, NextDNS users! I just thought I share some filters that I have found that successfully blocked Tubi ads so you can watch your shows without interruption.…