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This device is not using NextDNS.

This device is currently using ”Cloudflare” as DNS resolver.

 

I'm not sure why it still says this, I manually edited my DNS servers, and I'm using the IPs provided by NextDNS.

 

I am also using the App from the app store (the CLI app never works, I always get “permission denied” when I try to do anything with it).

 

What else can I do? I'd like this to work, especially since I decided to pay for the annual plan.

 

Thanks.  

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    • Calvin_Hobbes
    • 8 mths ago
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    Did you link the IP?

    the CLI on Mac requires you to use sudo

      • Mike.33
      • 8 mths ago
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      Thanks for replying.

      I tried sudo, but it was still weird/buggy, so I uninstalled it via Brew. For what it's worth, the instructions never mention sudo.

      I clicked “Link IP” and it has a green checkmark, but I still see the warning about not using NextDNS.

      • Calvin_Hobbes
      • 8 mths ago
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       I believe sudo requirement is specific for MacOS vs other *nix due to Apple's security design.      Did you install it originally through brew or using the shell script?    I used the shell script.    I've been using  the CLI without issue since May 2021.   

      When you are using the app are you using Safari browser?   I believe Chrome and Firefox browsers do their own DNS lookup, rather than using the app or  OS.   The setup guide has entries specific to those browsers.

      • Mike.33
      • 8 mths ago
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      I used the MacOS instructions: https://github.com/nextdns/nextdns/wiki/MacOS

      The webpage is telling me that I'm not using NextDNS, when I have it open in FF. The app is outside the browser, and is using my configuration ID. I'll try the browser-specific instructions on the webpage. Thanks!

      • Calvin_Hobbes
      • 8 mths ago
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       Just for fun, see what it shows in Safari.    I bet it shows "This device is using NextDNS with this profile"

    • Mike.33
    • 8 mths ago
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    I made the changes to Firefox’s DNS-over-HTTPS settings to use the NextDNS IPs and Firefox is now okay. Safari said something about using an Akamai address, I forget the exact address and am currently away from my desk, but I think in general that I’m good with it for now.

    Thanks!

    • Calvin_Hobbes
    • 8 mths ago
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    Glad to hear it’s working with Firefox!

    Nextdns servers are colocated within the big providers networks, such as Cloudflare.  I haven’t heard of anyone seeing Akamai, but it wouldn’t surprise me.

    cheers

    • Mike.33
    • 7 mths ago
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    This is still happening.
    Safari reports it's not using NextDNS - but Firefox says it is. Screenshots attached.

    I'm using the macOS app. I'm not sure what else to try, any tips are appreciated.

      • Mike.33
      • 7 mths ago
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      Switching off Apple Private Relay seems to fix this. But, I know other users who use NextDNS simultaneously with Private Relay and do not have this issue.  See this post for more.

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