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DNS

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This article is about AdGuard for Mac, a multifunctional ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. To see how it works, download the AdGuard app

DNS protection

The DNS section contains one feature, DNS protection, with multiple settings:

  • Providers
  • Filters
  • Blocklist
  • Allowlist

DNS

If you enable DNS protection, DNS traffic will be managed by AdGuard.

Providers

Under Providers, you can select a DNS server to encrypt your DNS traffic and block ads and trackers if necessary. We recommend AdGuard DNS. For more advanced configuration, you can set up a private AdGuard DNS server or add a custom one by clicking the + icon in the lower left corner.

Filters

DNS filters apply ad-blocking rules at the DNS level. Such filtering is less precise than regular ad blocking, but it’s particularly useful for blocking an entire domain. To add a DNS filter, click +. You can find more DNS filters at filterlists.com.

Blocklist

Domains from this list will be blocked. To add a domain, click +. You can add domain names or DNS filtering rules using a special syntax.

To export or import a blocklist, open the context menu.

Allowlist

Domains from this list aren’t filtered. To add a domain, click +. To export or import an allowlist, open the context menu.