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DNSCrypt Protocol

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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.

License model

  • Free • Open Source

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Country of Origin

  • US flagUnited States

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Docker
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  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Lightweight
  3.  Security-focused

Features

  1.  Ad-free
  2.  Malware Analysis
  3.  No Logs
  4.  No Tracking
  5.  Block Trackers
  6.  Custom DNS
  7.  DNS Resolver

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DNSCrypt Protocol information

  • Developed by

    US flagDNS Crypt Organization

  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.

  • Alternatives

    25 alternatives listed

  • Supported Languages

    • English

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Security & Privacy, Network & Admin

GitHub repository

  •  150 Stars
  •  35 Forks
  •  3 Open Issues
  •   Updated Apr 15, 2025 
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Our users have written 2 comments and reviews about DNSCrypt Protocol, and it has gotten 26 likes

DNSCrypt Protocol was added to AlternativeTo by Paul on Dec 20, 2017 and this page was last updated Jul 22, 2022.

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Top Positive Comment
zuyotilof
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May 22, 2019
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it's the best protocol for dns encryption

seczamotu
Mar 15, 2018
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Privacytools.io is currently advising to refrain from using DNSCrypt until further notice (DNSCrypt v2 in development, no official website yet).

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.

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