Windows
To connect an iOS device to AdGuard DNS, first add it to Dashboard:
- Go to Dashboard and click Connect new device.
- In the drop-down menu Device type, select Windows.
- Name the device.
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.
- Install the app on the device you want to connect to AdGuard DNS.
- Open the app.
- Click Settings at the top of the app's home screen.
- Select the DNS Protection tab from the menu on the left.
- Click your currently selected DNS server.
- Scroll down and click Add a custom DNS server.
- In the DNS upstreams field, paste one of the following addresses. If you’re not sure which one to prefer, choose DNS-over-HTTPS.
- Click Save and select.
- The DNS server you’ve added will appear at the bottom of the Custom DNS servers list.
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.
- Install AdGuard VPN.
- Open the app and click Settings.
- Select App settings.
- Scroll down and select DNS servers.
- Click Add custom DNS server.
- In the Server address field, paste one of the following addresses. If you’re not sure which one to prefer, select DNS-over-HTTPS.
- Click Save and select.
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.