Free and Public DNS Servers
Turn on Control D’s free DNS service to block ads and bad sites on all your devices. It’s fast, private, and doesn’t need an app.
No LoggingWe don’t log or store your DNS queries
Anycast NetworkOptimized for low latency
Advanced ProtocolsSupports encrypted DNS protocols
Custom ConfigurationAdd and remove filters at your discretion
Quick Setups
Choose a ready-made protection level.Unfiltered
Nothing blocked. Works like normal internet, just using Control D.
Malware Protection
Blocks known dangerous sites so you’re less likely to get viruses or scams.
Ads & Tracking
Blocks malware, ads, and trackers that follow you around online.
Social
Block major social media apps/sites. Helpful for reducing distractions.
Family Friendly
Blocks malware, ads, trackers, adult content, and drug sites. Safer for kids’ devices or shared home Wi-Fi.
Advanced
Unblocks censored domains from various countries.
Community Blocklists
Use one of these well-known blocklists to block ads, trackers, and malicious sites using their rules instead of ours. Pick one if you already know and trust it.These are community lists and are not maintained by Control D.
Any false positives/negatives should be reported to the list maintainer.
Any false positives/negatives should be reported to the list maintainer.
Custom Configuration
Don’t see the configuration you want? Create a custom one below by selecting the filters you require.Premium Filters
Don’t see the configuration you want? Create a custom one below by selecting the filters you require.Ready to get started? Sign up for a free trial.
Have more questions? Send us a message.
Free DNS FAQs
We do not store any individual browsing history, timestamps, or logs. What's more, we don't use any 3rd party tracking or analytics services to track your activity on this website either. Read more about our data collection practices in our privacy policy.
Absolutely. Control D helps individual and business users block malware and set up DNS filtering rules. Personal users can set up resolvers using the helpful setup guides, while business users can either sign up for an org account or book a demo to learn more.
Control D supports all modern (and encrypted) protocols like DNS-over-HTTPS/3 and DNS-over-TLS. It also has support for custom filtering, where highly granular web filters provide power users with ultimate control. DNS security newcomers can gain maximum benefits with minimal technical knowledge.
Control D is a modern, customizable DNS filtering and security platform that’s based in Toronto, Canada, serving the entire globe. It’s the sister company of Windscribe, an industry-leading VPN with enhanced privacy and security features. Control D offers an effective first layer of cybersecurity defense and helps companies implement a zero trust filtering framework.
