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To connect an iOS device to AdGuard DNS, first add it to Dashboard:

  1. Go to Dashboard and click Connect new device.
  2. In the drop-down menu Device type, select Windows.
  3. Name the device. Connecting_device *mobile_border

Use AdGuard Ad Blocker (paid option)​

The AdGuard app lets you use encrypted DNS, making it perfect for setting up AdGuard DNS on your Windows device. You can choose from various encryption protocols. Along with DNS filtering, you also get an excellent ad blocker that works across your entire system.

  1. Install the app on the device you want to connect to AdGuard DNS.
  2. Open the app.
  3. Click Settings at the top of the app's home screen. Settings *border
  4. Select the DNS Protection tab from the menu on the left. DNS protection *border
  5. Click your currently selected DNS server. DNS server *border
  6. Scroll down and click Add a custom DNS server. Add a custom DNS server *border
  7. In the DNS upstreams field, paste one of the following addresses. If you’re not sure which one to prefer, choose DNS-over-HTTPS. DoH server *borderCreate server *border
  8. Click Save and select. Save and select *border
  9. The DNS server you’ve added will appear at the bottom of the Custom DNS servers list. Custom DNS servers *border

All done! Your device is successfully connected to AdGuard DNS.

Use AdGuard VPN​

Not all VPN services support encrypted DNS. However, our VPN does, so if you need both a VPN and a private DNS, AdGuard VPN is your go-to option.

  1. Install AdGuard VPN.
  2. Open the app and click Settings.
  3. Select App settings. App settings *border
  4. Scroll down and select DNS servers. DNS servers *border
  5. Click Add custom DNS server. Add custom DNS server *border
  6. In the Server address field, paste one of the following addresses. If you’re not sure which one to prefer, select DNS-over-HTTPS. DoH server *borderCreate server *border
  7. Click Save and select. Save and select *border

All done! Your device is successfully connected to AdGuard DNS.

Use AdGuard DNS Client​

AdGuard DNS Client is a versatile, cross-platform console tool that allows you to connect to AdGuard DNS using encrypted DNS protocols.

More details can be found in different article.

Configure plain DNS​

If you prefer not to use extra software for DNS configuration, you can opt for unencrypted DNS. You have two choices: using linked IPs or dedicated IPs.