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Interpret ping.nextdns.io results

What is the meaning of the white box next to zepto-lax ?

It's my understanding that the bold entries designate the currently used DNS server.   

I don’t always get a white box, especially when using a VPN.   

Please advise

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    • BigDargon
    • 1 mth ago
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    Normally, this white button represents the currently selected server. However, the best way to test the currently selected server is by using https://test.nextdns.io/.

      • Calvin_Hobbes
      • 1 mth ago
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       if the white box designates the currently selected server, what does the bold server(s) represent?   Why sometimes no white box even when the status page says everything is working?  

      • BigDargon
      • 1 mth ago
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      - The server names in bold are the ultralow servers that resolve the 2 domain names ipv4.dns1.nextdns.io and ipv4.dns2.nextdns.io
      - The selected server (with white box) matches the server querying the domain name <random>.test.nextdns.io
      - There is no white box in the ping result, which means the device is selecting a 3rd party DNS server.

    • BigDargon
    • 1 mth ago
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     said:
    Why sometimes no white box even when the status page says everything is working?  

    You may be referring to the case where 2 servers have the same server name. The reason is when resolving domain names ipv4.dns1.nextdns.io and ipv4.dns2.nextdns.io with the same server IP address.

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