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How to configure custom DNS over HTTPS server

March 19, 2024

ID 269885

You can configure a third-party DNS over HTTPS servers as an alternative to the default DNS servers. This option may be useful if you need to control and filter your DNS queries or get additional functionality provided by a certain DNS provider.

To configure a custom DNS over HTTPS server:

  1. Open the main application window.
  2. In the main application window, click the Menu button.
  3. Select SettingsCustom DNS.
  4. Click the Settings button.

    This opens the Custom DNS window.

  5. Switch the Use custom DNS over HTTPS server toggle to On.

    To set up a DNS over HTTPS server, you need to turn off VPN.

  6. Specify the address of the DNS over HTTPS server and click the Save button.

Examples of DNS over HTTPS servers:

  • Google: https://dns.google/dns-query
  • Cloud Flare: https://cloudflare-dns.com/dns-query
  • AdGuard (with filtering): https://dns.adguard.com/dns-query

The terms of service are determined by the service provider. The user takes responsibility for using the service provided by a particular DNS server.

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