DNSCrypt Protocol
DNSCrypt is a protocol that authenticates communications between a DNS client and a DNS resolver. It prevents DNS spoofing. It uses cryptographic signatures to verify that responses originate from the chosen DNS resolver and haven't been tampered with.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Docker
Features
Properties
- Lightweight
- Privacy focused
- Security-focused
Features
- No Logs
- Malware Analysis
- Ad-free
- No Tracking
- Block Trackers
- Custom DNS
- DNS Resolver
DNSCrypt Protocol News & Activities
Recent News
Recent activities
- sebastianpaczoski added DNSCrypt Protocol as alternative to HaGeZi DNS
sebastianpaczoski added DNSCrypt Protocol as alternative to Encrypted DNS
davideredigital added DNSCrypt Protocol as alternative to DNSveil
sebastianpaczoski added DNSCrypt Protocol as alternative to DNS4EU
braky added DNSCrypt Protocol as alternative to dns0.eu- PredatorQ liked DNSCrypt Protocol
DNSCrypt Protocol information
Developed by
DNS Crypt Organization Licensing
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What is DNSCrypt Protocol?
DNSCrypt is a protocol that authenticates communications between a DNS client and a DNS resolver. It prevents DNS spoofing. It uses cryptographic signatures to verify that responses originate from the chosen DNS resolver and haven't been tampered with. It is an open specification, with free and open source reference implementations, and it is not affiliated with any company nor organization.
Comments and Reviews
it's the best protocol for dns encryption
Privacytools.io is currently advising to refrain from using DNSCrypt until further notice (DNSCrypt v2 in development, no official website yet).