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Kill Switch for NextDNS application on Windows

Hello NextDNS,

I would like to have this feature in Windows OS (and maybe other OSes) which can cut off my Internet connections if I'm not connected and being routed through NextDNS to prevent DNS leakages and other security perspectives.

Thank you for your supports.

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    • BigDargon
    • 2 wk ago
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    Hi,

    DNS queries on port 53 are not encrypted, when the computer installs NextDNS Windows, all DNS queries will be forwarded through the NextDNS server (except for browsers using their own built-in DNS). If you are the network administrator of the company, try using a policy to disable the browser's built-in DNS.

    Try the commands below when opening NextDNS Windows, no matter which DNS server you change, it will be forwarded through NextDNS.

    * Linux:

    Code:

    dig TXT whoami.ds.akahelp.net @1.1.1.1
dig TXT o-o.myaddr.google.com @1.1.1.1
    * Windows:

    Code:

    nslookup -type=TXT whoami.ds.akahelp.net 1.1.1.1
nslookup -type=TXT o-o.myaddr.google.com 1.1.1.1

    In my opinion, forwarding DNS queries on port 53 (if using another DNS) is better than disconnecting the network.

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