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USING DDNS

Hi there, I am completely new atthis and would like to know how to use DDNS as I am using NextDNS with a VPN. When I get connected, the IP changes so I have to link the new IP with each connection.…

Where does nextdns cli send traffic on after getting the reply from server

Hi, i don't know if this question should be asked here or no so forgive me if its not the place. As the title says i wanna know where traffic gets send and how

nextdns-cli on uxg lite working?

Hi all, For the past few days I’ve been using NextDNS on my UniFi UXG Lite via a DNS stamp configured under Encrypted DNS, and so far everything is working great.…

I built an open source tool to manage multiple NextDNS profiles

I use NextDNS and have multiple profiles for different devices. Updating them individually was annoying - every time I needed to whitelist or blacklist a domain,…

ProtonVPN, DNS resolver, encryption and privacy

Good Morning, i hope you're all having a nice day ;) i would like to have some clearer information about custom DNS. So, running on android graphene OS,…

Import/Export Config

Have a wonderful day! I'm just wondering how I can import and export my configurations if I want to share my setup with another account.

NextDNS is not working on the Ubiquiti UGC Ultra

I have UGC Ultra. I've follow the directions on Git Hub https://github.com/nextdns/nextdns/wiki/UnifiOS All the CLI commands work and status from the CLI says NextDNS is running.…

invoice & mailaddress

Why is there no downloadable link for invoices? Is it normal that there is no e-mailaddress for communications with them? DNS service is :-) Customer support... :-(

Device disappeared from logs?

My phone that is manually configured to nextdns randomly disappeared as an option under "Devices". I can still see logs from my phone as they come in under "All Devices",…

How do you customise the NextDNS block page?

How do you customise the page that shows up when a website is being blocked?

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…

What NOT to post in public (here on help.nextdns.io or anywhere else)

What you should never post in public: -Profile ID (it is present where the red markings are in the photo) - If someone else has it, it can be used and will polute your logs and analytics or use your…

Private DNS Couldn't Connect - ways to troubleshoot?

Hello, I've had NextDNS up and running for over a year and everything has been working well till this morning. No known changes or updates overnight. Now,…

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…

block page

I cannot find the instructions for the customized block page.

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…

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:…

Windows hybrid-joined devices – system-wide NextDNS deployment and ability to lock the agent

Hi NextDNS team and community, I’m testing NextDNS on Windows 11 hybrid-joined devices where users sign in using their Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) credentials,…

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

NextDNS Profile and WireGuard Config

Hello, Is there a way I can specify NextDNS in my WireGuard configuration files and still offer protection? According to https://help.nextdns.io/t/m1hmvag/will-nextdns-filter-content the public IPv4…

Destination NAT Not Showing Resolved Domain - Unifi

[I just posted on Reddit but also figured I'd share here] I have NextDNS setup on my Unifi Dream Machine Pro and have configured Destination NAT rules on my local networks so that any devices with…

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.…

Bitcoin Payment

Hello, I would like to pay for the service with bitcoin but I do not have a Bitpay account. Is it possible to just pay to a bitcoin or Lightning address? Thanks

Soul browser with NextDNS

Hello, a few days ago I managed to find the "Soul browser" for Android phones, and I noticed it has quite a few useful features. The first thing I wanted to change was to set up "NextDNS" on "Soul…

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...…