AdGuard DNS

Q: What is DNS?

DNS stands for Domain Name System. Think of it as of &quot;address book&quot; of the Internet: your browsers and apps use it to translate domain names that make no sense to them into IP addresses that they can understand.

Q: What can AdGuard DNS do?

We offer two different modes. &quot;Default&quot; mode is for blocking ads, trackers, malware and phishing websites. &quot;Family protection&quot; does the same, but also blocks websites with adult content and enforces &quot;Safe search&quot; option in browsers that provide it.

Q: How to enable and configure DNS protection

Open AdGuard for iOS settings —&gt; DNS protection. Switch it on. Here you can choose DNS implementation, DNS server, enable network settings and configure DNS filtering (the last one is available only when Advanced mode is enabled).

AdGuard DNS is a foolproof way to block Internet ads that does not require installing any applications. It is easy to use, absolutely free, easily set up on any device, and provides you with minimal necessary functions to block ads, counters, malicious websites, and adult content.

Reviews 10764 Excellent

Blocks ads everywhere

Block throughout the whole system. This includes video ads and ads in your favorite apps, browsers, games, and on any website you can imagine. Dozens of ad filters are available to you and are updated on a regular basis, guaranteeing the best filtering quality.

Cares about your privacy

Protecting your personal data is our top priority. With AdGuard, you and your sensitive data will be safe from any online tracker and analytics system that may attempt to steal your data while surfing the web.

Family protection mode

Use the Family protection mode to block access to all websites with adult content and enforce safe search in the browser, in addition to the regular perks of ad blocking and browsing security.

No Apps needed

AdGuard DNS does not require installation of any applications. You can use it on any Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS operated device.

AdGuard DNS servers map

You are currently not using AdGuard DNS

You are using "Default" AdGuard DNS configuration

You are using "Family protection" AdGuard DNS configuration

You are using the "Non-filtering" AdGuard DNS configuration

Windows

macOS

Android

iOS

Ubuntu

Router

DNS Privacy

Open Control Panel through Start menu or Windows search.

Go to Network and Internet category and then to Network and Sharing Center.

On the left side of the screen find Change adapter settings and click on it.

Select your active connection, right-click on it and choose Properties.

Find Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) in the list, select it and then click on Properties again.

Choose Use the following DNS server addresses and enter these:

IPv4

For "Default" servers:

94.140.14.14

94.140.15.15

For "Family protection" servers:

94.140.14.15

94.140.15.16

IPv6

For "Default" servers:

2a10:50c0::ad1:ff

2a10:50c0::ad2:ff

For "Family protection" servers:

2a10:50c0::bad1:ff

2a10:50c0::bad2:ff

Please note: the "Non-filtering" DNS servers provide a secure and reliable connection, but they don't filter anything like the "Default" and "Family protection" servers do. Please don't use them unless you know what you're doing.

IPv4

For "Non-filtering":

94.140.14.140

94.140.14.141

IPv6

For "Non-filtering":

2a10:50c0::1:ff

2a10:50c0::2:ff

Click on Apple icon and go to System Preferences.

Click on Network.

Select the first connection in your list and click Advanced.

Select the DNS tab and add following addresses to the list of DNS servers:

IPv4

For "Default" servers:

94.140.14.14

94.140.15.15

For "Family protection" servers:

94.140.14.15

94.140.15.16

IPv6

For "Default" servers:

2a10:50c0::ad1:ff

2a10:50c0::ad2:ff

For "Family protection" servers:

2a10:50c0::bad1:ff

2a10:50c0::bad2:ff

IPv4

For "Non-filtering":

94.140.14.140

94.140.14.141

IPv6

For "Non-filtering":

2a10:50c0::1:ff

2a10:50c0::2:ff

With AdGuard for Android:

Download AdGuard for Android. In the main menu of the application go to Settings -> DNS Filtering.

Select the DNS server item and you will see AdGuard DNS and AdGuard DNS Family Protection on the list of providers .

Select one of them and click Use this server.

In other cases:

From the Android Menu home screen, tap Settings.

Tap Wi-Fi on the menu. The screen listing all of the available networks will be shown (it is impossible to set custom DNS for mobile connection).

Long press the network you're connected to, and tap Modify Network.

On some devices, you may need to check the box for Advanced to see further settings. To adjust your Android DNS settings, you will need to switch the IP settings from DHCP to Static.

Change set DNS 1 and DNS 2 values to following:

IPv4

For "Default" servers:

94.140.14.14

94.140.15.15

For "Family protection" servers:

94.140.14.15

94.140.15.16

IPv6

For "Default" servers:

2a10:50c0::ad1:ff

2a10:50c0::ad2:ff

For "Family protection" servers:

2a10:50c0::bad1:ff

2a10:50c0::bad2:ff

IPv4

For "Non-filtering":

94.140.14.140

94.140.14.141

IPv6

For "Non-filtering":

2a10:50c0::1:ff

2a10:50c0::2:ff

With AdGuard for iOS:

Download AdGuard for iOS from the App Store. From the main menu of the application, go to the Tracking protection section. If you do not have Premium, you will need to buy it.

Turn on the Tracking protection switch, and then go to the DNS encryption section.

In this section, select AdGuard DNS or AdGuard DNS Family.

In other cases:

From the home screen, tap Settings.

Choose Wi-Fi in the left menu (it is impossible to configure DNS for mobile networks).

Tap on the name of the currently active network.

In the DNS field enter our DNS addresses:

IPv4

For "Default" servers:

94.140.14.14

94.140.15.15

For "Family protection" servers:

94.140.14.15

94.140.15.16

IPv6

For "Default" servers:

2a10:50c0::ad1:ff

2a10:50c0::ad2:ff

For "Family protection" servers:

2a10:50c0::bad1:ff

2a10:50c0::bad2:ff

IPv4

For "Non-filtering":

94.140.14.140

94.140.14.141

IPv6

For "Non-filtering":

2a10:50c0::1:ff

2a10:50c0::2:ff

Click on Network Icon (top-right panel by default) and click on Edit Connections to open Network Connections Manager.

Find your connection name, highlight it and click on Edit.

Now click on IPv4 Settings tab and change the Method to Automatic (DHCP) addresses only.

Type in IP addresses of our DNS servers, separated by commas to the DNS Servers field:

IPv4

For "Default" servers:

94.140.14.14

94.140.15.15

For "Family protection" servers:

94.140.14.15

94.140.15.16

IPv6

For "Default" servers:

2a10:50c0::ad1:ff

2a10:50c0::ad2:ff

For "Family protection" servers:

2a10:50c0::bad1:ff

2a10:50c0::bad2:ff

IPv4

For "Non-filtering":

94.140.14.140

94.140.14.141

IPv6

For "Non-filtering":

2a10:50c0::1:ff

2a10:50c0::2:ff

Open the preferences for your router. Usually you can access it from your browser via a URL (like http://192.168.0.1/ or http://192.168.1.1/). You may be asked to enter the password. If you don't remember it, you can often reset the password by pressing a button on the router itself. Some routers have a specific application which should be already installed on your computer in that case.

Find the DNS settings. Look for the DNS letters next to a field which allows two or three sets of numbers, each broken into four groups of one to three numbers.

Enter our DNS server addresses there:

IPv4

For "Default" servers:

94.140.14.14

94.140.15.15

For "Family protection" servers:

94.140.14.15

94.140.15.16

IPv6

For "Default" servers:

2a10:50c0::ad1:ff

2a10:50c0::ad2:ff

For "Family protection" servers:

2a10:50c0::bad1:ff

2a10:50c0::bad2:ff

IPv4

For "Non-filtering":

94.140.14.140

94.140.14.141

IPv6

For "Non-filtering":

2a10:50c0::1:ff

2a10:50c0::2:ff

DNS-over-HTTPS

Use these strings to set up AdGuard DNS:

For "Default" servers:

https://dns.adguard.com/dns-query

For "Family protection" servers:

https://dns-family.adguard.com/dns-query

For "Non-filtering":

https://dns-unfiltered.adguard.com/dns-query

DNS-over-TLS

Use these strings to set up AdGuard DNS:

For "Default" servers:

dns.adguard.com

For "Family protection" servers:

dns-family.adguard.com

For "Non-filtering":

dns-unfiltered.adguard.com

DNS-over-QUIC

Use these strings to set up AdGuard DNS:

For "Default" servers:

quic://dns.adguard.com

For "Family protection" servers:

quic://dns-family.adguard.com

For "Non-filtering":

quic://dns-unfiltered.adguard.com

DNSCrypt

Use these strings to set up AdGuard DNS:

For "Default" servers:

sdns://AQMAAAAAAAAAETk0LjE0MC4xNC4xNDo1NDQzINErR_JS3PLCu_iZEIbq95zkSV2LFsigxDIuUso_OQhzIjIuZG5zY3J5cHQuZGVmYXVsdC5uczEuYWRndWFyZC5jb20

For "Family protection" servers:

sdns://AQMAAAAAAAAAETk0LjE0MC4xNC4xNTo1NDQzILgxXdexS27jIKRw3C7Wsao5jMnlhvhdRUXWuMm1AFq6ITIuZG5zY3J5cHQuZmFtaWx5Lm5zMS5hZGd1YXJkLmNvbQ

For "Non-filtering":

sdns://AQMAAAAAAAAAEjk0LjE0MC4xNC4xNDA6NTQ0MyC16ETWuDo-PhJo62gfvqcN48X6aNvWiBQdvy7AZrLa-iUyLmRuc2NyeXB0LnVuZmlsdGVyZWQubnMxLmFkZ3VhcmQuY29t

DNS privacy with AdGuard mobile apps

With both AdGuard for Android and AdGuard for iOS, simply choose AdGuard DNS from the list of available servers and then select the preferred protocol type. To find more detailed instructions, please read our Knowledge Base.

FAQ

What is DNS?

DNS stands for Domain Name System. Think of it as of "address book" of the Internet: your browsers and apps use it to translate domain names that make no sense to them into IP addresses that they can understand.

What is AdGuard DNS?

AdGuard DNS is a free, privacy-oriented DNS resolution system that blocks tracking, ads and phishing. You can use it instead of your current DNS provider.

How does AdGuard DNS work?

When you use AdGuard DNS, every time a browser or an app sends a "bad" request, our server does not reply with an IP address, but sends back a null response instead. AdGuard has a database of domain names that serve for ad, tracking and fraud purposes, and this database is regularly updated.

What can AdGuard DNS do?

We offer two different modes. "Default" mode is for blocking ads, trackers, malware and phishing websites. "Family protection" does the same, but also blocks websites with adult content and enforces "Safe search" option in browsers that provide it.

What makes AdGuard privacy-oriented?

AdGuard DNS takes several measures to ensure your privacy safety. We support DNSCrypt, DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) and DNS-over-TLS (DoT) protocols.

What is DNSCrypt?

Instead of a regular client-server interaction protocol, AdGuard DNS allows you to use a specific encrypted protocol — DNSCrypt. Thanks to it, all DNS requests are being encrypted, which protects you from possible request interception and subsequent eavesdropping and/or alteration.

What is system-wide blocking?

System-wide blocking means blocking ads and trackers beyond the Safari browser, i.e. in other apps and browsers, on network level. It's implemented by establishing a local VPN. When a local VPN tunnel is configured, AdGuard can intercept the outgoing DNS requests.

How to enable and configure DNS protection

Open AdGuard for iOS settings —> DNS protection. Switch it on. Here you can choose DNS implementation, DNS server, enable network settings and configure DNS filtering (the last one is available only when Advanced mode is enabled).

What are DoH and DoT?

They are modern secure DNS protocols that gain more and more popularity and will become the industry standards for the foreseeable future. Both are more reliable than DNSCrypt and both are supported by AdGuard DNS.

What is DoQ?

DNS-over-QUIC is a new DNS encryption protocol and AdGuard DNS is the first public resolver that supports it. So what's good about it? Unlike DoH and DoT, it uses QUIC as a transport protocol and finally brings DNS back to its roots — working over UDP. It brings all the good things that QUIC has to offer — out-of-the-box encryption, reduced connection times, better performance when data packets are lost. Also, QUIC is supposed to be a transport-level protocol and there are no risks of metadata leaks that could happen with DoH.

What is DNSSEC?

AdGuard DNS supports DNSSEC technology which allows you to verify the authenticity of the stored DNS records with a digital signature. It provides protection against current and potential attacks on DNS queries and responses aiming to forge them or change their content, and at the same time it fends off other online threats.

Why is AdGuard DNS free? What’s the catch?

We use AdGuard DNS functionality as a part of other AdGuard software, most of which are distributed on a pay-to-use basis. We might also develop a paid version of AdGuard DNS based on the current one, more advanced and with more features.

What devices can I use AdGuard DNS with?

There are no restrictions for which devices you can use it with. You can find a separate configuration manual for each platform on this page.

What ports does AdGuard DNS use?

AdGuard DNS uses default port 53. In case port 53 is blocked or unavailable, use port 5353 instead.

I have some troubles or questions that are not covered by this FAQ. What do I do?

I have some troubles or questions that are not covered by this FAQ. What do I do? You will find everything related to AdGuard DNS on GitHub, or you can just ask us by contacting our support: support@adguard.com. We will answer you as soon as possible.

Need more information?

AdGuard for Windows

AdGuard for Windows is not just another ad blocker, it is a multipurpose tool that combines all necessary features for the best web experience. It blocks ads and dangerous websites, speeds up page loading and protects your children when they are online. Read more

AdGuard for Mac

Unlike other ad blockers, AdGuard is designed with macOS specifics in mind. It not only provides defense against ads in Safari and other browsers, but it also protects you from tracking, phishing, and fraud. Read more

AdGuard for Android

AdGuard for Android is an ideal solution for Android mobile devices. In contrast to other ad blockers, AdGuard doesn't require root access and it provides a broad spectrum of features: filtering in apps, apps management and much more. Read more

AdGuard for iOS

The most advanced blocker for Safari: it blocks all ads and counters, speeds up page-loading and it protects your personal data. More than 50 filters are available, which means you can adjust the filtering according to your preference. Read more

Available on the

App Store

AdGuard Browser extension

AdGuard is the fastest and most lightweight ad blocking extension that effectively blocks all types of ads on all web pages! Choose AdGuard for the browser you use and get ad-free, fast and safe browsing. Read more

AdGuard for Safari

Ad blocking extensions for Safari are having hard time since Apple started to force everyone to use the new SDK. AdGuard extension is supposed to bring back the high quality ad blocking back to Safari. Read more

Available on the

App Store

AdGuard Home

AdGuard Home is a network-wide software for blocking ads & tracking. After you set it up, it’ll cover ALL your home devices, and you don’t need any client-side software for that. With the rise of Internet-Of-Things and connected devices, it becomes more and more important to be able to control your whole network. Read more

How it works?

AdGuard DNS

How it works?

AdGuard Content Blocker

AdGuard Content Blocker will eliminate all kinds of ads in mobile browsers that support content blocker technology — namely, Samsung Internet and Yandex.Browser. While being more limited than AdGuard for Android, it is free, easy to install and still provides high ad blocking quality. Read more

AdGuard Assistant

A companion browser extension for AdGuard desktop apps. It offers an in-browser access to such features as custom element blocking, whitelisting a website or sending a report.

Assistant for Chrome Is it your current browser?

Assistant for Firefox Is it your current browser?

Assistant for Edge Is it your current browser?

Assistant for Opera Is it your current browser?

Assistant for Yandex Is it your current browser?

Assistant for Safari Is it your current browser?

Included with AdGuard for macOS

If you can't find your browser, try the old legacy Assistant version, which you can find in AdGuard extension settings.

AdGuard download has started! Click the button indicated by the arrow to start the installation. Thank you for choosing AdGuard! Select "Open" and click "OK", then wait for the file to be downloaded. In the opened window, drag the AdGuard icon to the "Applications" folder. Thank you for choosing AdGuard! Select "Open" and click "OK", then wait for the file to be downloaded. In the opened window, click "Install". Thank you for choosing AdGuard!

Install