Your DNS queries reveal every website you visit. In 2025, 87% of organizations experience DNS attacks annually. The January 2025 US Executive Order mandated DNS encryption for federal systems. As we enter 2026, encrypted DNS is no longer optional for privacy operations.
Research updated: December 2025 (entering 2026)
Traditional DNS is unencrypted. Every website you visit is visible to your ISP, network operator, and anyone monitoring the connection.
Three main protocols encrypt DNS queries. Each has different trade-offs between privacy, performance, and deployability.
Encrypts DNS queries over HTTPS. Traffic blends with normal web traffic, making it hard to block.
Encrypts DNS on a dedicated port. Easier for networks to monitor/control but provides strong encryption.
Adds anonymity layer so resolver can't see your IP. Proxy only sees encrypted query, resolver only sees query without IP.
Based on current technology and deployment, here's what we recommend as we enter 2026.
Use DoH with Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) or Quad9. Enable in your browser settings. For maximum privacy, use Cloudflare's ODoH via their 1.1.1.1 app.
Deploy DoT for visibility while maintaining security. Port 853 allows network policies while preventing plaintext DNS interception.
Use DoH through the proxy tunnel to prevent DNS leaks revealing your real identity. Configure antidetect browser to route DNS through proxy.
ODoH via Cloudflare provides the strongest protection. The resolver never sees your IP, and the proxy never sees your queries.
Choose a resolver that respects your privacy. Here are the leading options in 2025.
| Provider | DoH Endpoint | ODoH | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | https://cloudflare-dns.com/dns-query | - | Logs deleted after 24h |
https://dns.google/dns-query | - | Anonymized logs kept 24-48h | |
| Quad9 | https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query | - | No logs of IP addresses |
| NextDNS | https://dns.nextdns.io/<config-id> | - | Configurable logging |
Even with mobile proxies, DNS queries can leak your identity. Here's how to prevent DNS leaks.
HTTP/SOCKS proxies route web traffic but may not route DNS queries. Your browser might query your ISP's DNS directly, revealing your identity.
Always verify your DNS configuration before operations.
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