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Free Private DNS hostnames for Android
Android can send all DNS lookups encrypted to a provider you choose, and some providers block trackers and malware on their side. Pick one, copy its hostname and paste it into Settings.
Runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
AdGuard DNS
Blocks many ad and tracking domains.
dns.adguard-dns.comAdGuard DNS Family
Blocks ads and trackers plus adult content, with safe search.
family.adguard-dns.comCloudflare (malware blocking)
Fast, and blocks known malware domains.
security.cloudflare-dns.comCloudflare
Fast, no filtering.
one.one.one.oneQuad9
Blocks known malicious domains, run by a non-profit.
dns.quad9.netGoogle Public DNS
Google's public resolver, no filtering.
dns.googleFiltering by Private DNS is the same for every app on the phone. Repel adds your own lists, per-app rules and a firewall while keeping the VPN slot free.
How to use it
- 1
Pick a provider below and tap Copy.
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Open Settings, then Network and internet (or Connections), then Private DNS.
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Choose Private DNS provider hostname, paste and save.
Questions
What is Private DNS on Android?
A setting that sends every DNS lookup from your phone encrypted (DNS over TLS) to a provider you pick, instead of your mobile network or Wi-Fi router. It works in every app and needs no extra app.
Which Private DNS blocks ads and trackers?
AdGuard DNS blocks many ad and tracking domains, Cloudflare's security hostname and Quad9 block known malware. Filtering this way is coarse and the same for every app. For your own lists and per-app rules, use an app like Repel.
Where is Private DNS in my settings?
On most phones it is under Settings, Network and internet, Private DNS. On Samsung it is under Connections, More connection settings, Private DNS. You can also search Settings for Private DNS.
Will Private DNS slow down my phone?
Usually not. These providers run large fast networks and often answer quicker than a mobile network's DNS. If a site stops loading, switch the setting back to Automatic.
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