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Which setup type to use?
There are different ways to setup NextDNS on your device or router. Each solution has pros and cons. IPv4 with Link IP This is the most basic and most compatible way to setup NextDNS.…
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How to install and trust NextDNS Root CA
Windows Open https://nextdns.io/ca to download the NextDNS.cer file. Open the NextDNS.cer file (the Certificate window will open). Click on Install Certificate.…
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Translations
If NextDNS is already translated in your language, but you see some mistakes or want to suggest improvements, you can do it easily by signing up to Crowdin and suggest the changes at https://crowdin.…
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What is DNS over TLS (DoT), DNS over Quic (DoQ) and DNS over HTTPS (DoH & DoH3)?
DNS is an old protocol lacking all forms of security. Yet, it is one of the most fundamental protocols of the Internet. DoT and DoH are improvements to add transport security to the DNS protocol by…
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Report network latency issue
If you are experiencing some latency issue or non-ideal routing, please use our diagnostic tool to report it. The tool can run on your computer or router.…
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Who is behind NextDNS?
NextDNS was founded in May 2019 in Delaware, USA by two French founders Romain Cointepas and Olivier Poitrey. Olivier has been working on Internet infrastructures for the last 20 years.…
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What happens after 300k queries?
NextDNS can be used for free up to 300k queries per month. Once this limit is reached, it becomes a standard DNS resolver, with no filtering, no logging etc.…
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What is Linked IP
In order to associate a configuration with a network or a device, NextDNS uses different tricks depending on the DNS protocol used. For DNS over TLS (DoT),…
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NextDNS on android Phone
Hello everyone, I am starting to use NextDNS on my android smartphone. One way to use it is: - Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Advanced Settings → Private DNS - Select the Private DNS Provider…
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"Private DNS server cannot be accessed"
I sometimes get this message on my Android devices when on wifi. This error only happens on my Android devices, and only occasionally. It usually resolves itself after several hours.…
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dns.nextdns.io IP addresses
Is there a list of IP addresses to which dns.nextdns.io can resolve to? I have seen many different IP and different parts of the world. The reason I am asking for is as below On my home firewall,…
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What is the advantage of using NextDNS over Pi-hole®?
The main advantages of using NextDNS over Pi-hole® are: Ease of installation and maintenance. You don’t need to setup a Raspberry Pi and maintain a software up to date on your network.…
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2024 Ubiquiti DNS Shield Configuration Issue
I noticed that Ubiquiti now allows the use of DNS Shield which allows DNS over HTTPS within the Dream Machine Pro's Controller software. I also noticed that NextDNS has 3 entries in the UniFi control…
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Youtube Ad Blocking
Hi, would it be possible to consider adding the GoodbyeAds YouTube Adblock list in the future? https://github.com/jerryn70/GoodbyeAds I've got a Smart TV i'd like to block youtube ads on if possible.…
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Leaving for Adguard
Greetings. I've been a long time user of NextDNS, and have decided that due to lack of new features, as well as zero feedback on bug reports, that this project is all but dead.…
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Server Status page
can we have a Server status page? with all the servers and their Uptime% ?
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NextDNS IP Address Ranges / Subnets
Hi, I've set up NextDNS with a couple of phones & computers and my home network (OPNsense) and am lovin' it. I'd like to, now, block access to any other DNS servers on the edge firewall.…
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Does NextDNS collect and store personal data?
NextDNS gives you full control over how much data you are comfortable to store on the service and for how long. There is no secret, if you want detailed analytics on your DNS traffic,…
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Using NextDNS Private DNS with VPN - does it work?
Hi there, I want to use a VPN like Mullvad but keep using NextDNS. This is on an Android 11 Phone and a Mac 10.15. I know it is not possible for both to use the one VPN slot.…
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NextDNS vs AdGuard DNS 2.0?
AdGuard released their DNS v2.0 today: https://adguard.com/en/blog/adguard-dns-2-0.html Did anyone try this out? How does it compare to NextDNS?
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What is EDNS Client-Subnet (ECS)?
EDNS Client-Subnet (ECS) is an extension to the DNS protocol to include components of the end-user IP address data in requests that are sent to the authoritative DNS servers.…
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API
NextDNS API documentation is available at https://nextdns.io/api. You can find your API key at the bottom of your account page.
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Best Blocklists to use
What are the best Blocklists to use that doesn't cause any issues? I use these currently, and they don't cause any issues. NextDNS Ads & Trackers Blocklist AdGuard DNS filter OISD Lightswitch05…