Client Setup & Configuration Guide
Connect your devices to AmarDNS for multi-layer ad-blocking, anti-tracking, DNSSEC validation, and real-time AI zero-day threat defense.
1. Core Connection Endpoints
DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)
Standard encrypted DNS over HTTPS (Port 443) with HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 support.
https://amardns.ddnsfree.com/dns-query
DNS-over-TLS (DoT)
Dedicated encrypted DNS over TLS on Port 853 with ALPN dot negotiation.
amardns.ddnsfree.com
DNS-over-QUIC (DoQ)
RFC 9250 zero round-trip ultra-low latency UDP transport on Port 853.
amardns.ddnsfree.com:853
Plain Standard DNS (UDP/TCP 53)
Universal fallback listener powered by kernel SO_REUSEPORT multi-workers.
Port 53 (UDP & TCP)
2. Device Configuration Instructions
Android (Private DNS)
- Open Settings → Network & internet → Private DNS.
- Select Private DNS provider hostname.
- Enter
amardns.ddnsfree.comand tap Save.
Apple iOS & macOS
- For Safari and system-wide encrypted DNS, install an encrypted DNS mobileconfig profile or configure in System Settings → Network → DNS.
- For DoH in browsers, enter
https://amardns.ddnsfree.com/dns-queryunder browser privacy settings.
Google Chrome / Brave / Microsoft Edge
- Open Settings → Privacy and security → Security.
- Enable Use secure DNS and select Custom.
- Enter:
https://amardns.ddnsfree.com/dns-query
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Settings → Privacy & Security → DNS over HTTPS.
- Select Max Protection or Increased Protection.
- Choose Custom Provider and enter:
https://amardns.ddnsfree.com/dns-query
Linux (systemd-resolved)
# Edit /etc/systemd/resolved.conf
[Resolve]
DNS=amardns.ddnsfree.com
DNSOverTLS=yes
DNSSEC=yes
Then run: sudo systemctl restart systemd-resolved
3. Testing & Verification
Verify your secure connection using our browser-testable JSON resolver API:
If you receive a JSON response with status code 0 (NOERROR) and AD=true, your encrypted DNSSEC pipeline is fully operational.