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Mullvad VPN axes its public encrypted DNS service to sponsor Quad9 instead

Mullvad is discontinuing its public encrypted DNS (DoH) servers
The VPN firms will instead funnel resources into the Quad9 Foundation
Manual users must migrate to a new service before November 2

Mullvad has officially announced that it is shutting down its public encrypted DNS servers.

In a surprising but practical move, the provider, widely regarded as a major contender for the title of best VPN, revealed it will redirect its resources toward financially sponsoring the Quad9 Foundation rather than running its own standalone DNS service.

Having operated its public DNS over HTTPS (DoH) servers since 2022, Mullvad originally offered the tool as a free public service to protect DNS queries for internet users outside of its core VPN network. However, the company has now decided to step back from the highly complex infrastructure required to maintain it.

For most dedicated Mullvad VPN subscribers, this change will be entirely invisible....

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