What is the DNS server of AdGuard?

Is using AdGuard DNS safe?

I'm using AdGuard DNS as my main DNS service, but I am concerned that it might not be safe to use it.

The reason is that there are a lot of domains which are owned by people who control the servers, and the domain servers might be used for malicious purposes. For example, one such domain has been hijacked by someone to serve malware. I would like to know if using AdGuard DNS for all my domains is safe, or is it possible for the server to get hacked, and what are the best ways to prevent this. There are no guarantees. All DNS servers can be hacked and/or misconfigured, and then you are at the mercy of the owner of that DNS server. If the DNS server happens to be a "free" one, then you are entirely at the mercy of that "free" DNS server owner (including hijacking your DNS server to be used for malicious purposes).

The only thing that I could think of is running your own DNS server. However, it's not a bad idea to run your own DNS server, regardless of whether or not you have concerns about the security of a third-party DNS provider. The main reason for this is that if you have a major DNS provider fail, then you're going to be in a very bad situation. If your own DNS server fails, then it won't matter, since you'll have your own DNS server.

If you're using AdGuard DNS, then I'm assuming you have a DNS server (either your own or AdGuard's), since you're using that server for all of your domains. If you're not, then you need to make sure that you're providing a second DNS server for all of your domains, even if you use AdGuard DNS.

Does DNS AdGuard com work on Android?

I am unable to find a simple way of knowing if it works for Android.

How do I know if my device/PC is able to connect to the DNS server through AdGuard DNS Proxy? Is there a browser plugin or anything like that? I have found the solution () on the AdGuard forum, but this isn't very helpful to me, because it talks about an external app on the phone (this is probably true for Android devices only).

I'm working on a proof of concept right now, and would like to know whether or not the AdGuard DNS Proxy will work on Android devices. It's important to me for the development of my app because it's not going to be available on Play Store, so it's important for me to see if it actually works before getting into problems. I have tried the app and can see the DNS names and IPs in the DNS Logs, but I'm not sure if I should be seeing actual DNS request from the app or just local DNS resolution (see screenshot). If anyone has experience with this before, please help me out!

Hi AdguardDNS. I got your application, and installed it on my Android phone. Works perfectly. But the thing I don't get is why is there such a huge delay between when I enter the domain and get the answer? Or how do I figure that out?

This is exactly what I was asking in the original post I created. AdGuard DNS Proxy is an awesome tool, I just don't understand how to make it work on Android.

You're welcome! For the first time I see you posted a link to a problem you had before. If it will help you and other people to find a solution, I'll put more details in the post. What seems to be the problem? It is a little bit annoying that the first reply to the question was a link to an AdGuard thread, but I figured that would answer it well enough. Thank you for your response though!

What is the DNS server of AdGuard?

We set it to OpenDNS.

We prefer this method because the AdGuard web blocker has an exception, as our program will check whether you can visit it. That will also work on your desktop, laptop and mobile devices. When setting up DNS, AdGuard will show a pop-up message reminding you about possible consequences. If you have concerns, read our Terms of Service here or Contact Us.

If you experience issues, make sure that "Allow these exceptions" is ticked. Or choose "Don't allow these exceptions."

You will be given the possibility to remove exceptions afterwards. (To remove DNS exceptions, scroll down and find the checkmark next to Allow these exceptions. To disable exceptions permanently, scroll down and uncheck Allow these exceptions.)

As a small side effect, you will get a little notification in the top right corner of your browser saying that AdGuard blocks your DNS configuration. The DNS check will look like this: It will only work after you have finished enabling and configuring AdGuard. Do we need to change some of the DNS servers? Not necessarily. In most cases it is enough to set up AdGuard as a DNS server, as the rest should work without much change. In case you need to adjust your settings, read the How to use DNS section in this article.

Will this cause problems if I am outside my home or office network? This issue may or may not occur with your ISP and local network. However, if you are connecting to the internet via a public Wi-Fi or a wireless hotspot, there is a very high probability that DNS requests from your device will be sent through external servers which could compromise your security.

Should I disable DNS? What will happen? You do not want to set your own DNS server since they are typically slow and may even be vulnerable. Also, you do not want to trust them, as they can change your connection settings and bypass your security software.

Instead, connect to your home or office network using the same settings as before. This will also speed up DNS requests and enable a more secure connection.

What if my computer is inside my office network? Yes, we know this seems backwards, but AdGuard will only check your connection when it thinks you are connecting from outside of your office network, as per normal.

How do I know if my AdGuard DNS is working?

You can confirm that the AdGuard DNS is working by checking: The DNS server address on your browser's URL bar (or in its address bar). If there is a long address (a lot of numbers, addresses, etc), then AdGuard DNS is working and you'll need to change the DNS settings on your router (see below).

Note: If there is no address, it means the DNS server does not exist or is blocking ads from your router. If you don't see any ad filter option in your router, check here for instructions on how to activate this option.

Ping the IP address of your DNS server on your local network. If you see a response, then you know AdGuard DNS is working and you need to configure your router to point to AdGuard's DNS server. If you have a router that supports OpenDNS, check your router's status. It's very likely that OpenDNS is running on your router. If it is, then your AdGuard DNS is working and you can configure OpenDNS to use AdGuard DNS.

If your router doesn't support OpenDNS or you don't have OpenDNS configured, then your router must have a built-in DNS server. Check your router's settings to find out the IP address of this server. It is very likely that the server is pointing to Google's DNS or a different server. If it is, then you can change it to use AdGuard's DNS.

To add AdGuard's DNS server on your router, you need to follow these steps: Log in to your router's admin interface. On the left side of the interface, click Network. Click DNS Settings. Add a new DNS server.

Fill out the info for the DNS server. For the server address, enter the IP address of AdGuard's DNS server, in the format of 192.168.0.

Save the settings and reboot your router. What happens if I don't use AdGuard DNS?