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ControlD

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description ControlD Overview

ControlD is a sophisticated DNS service that offers deep customization for content filtering. It allows users to create custom rules, block specific countries, and filter by categories like 'Gaming' or 'Social Media.' Unlike standard DNS filters, it can also be used as a proxy/VPN gateway in some configurations, providing a high level of control over how traffic leaves your network. It is perfect for power users who need precise oversight.

help ControlD FAQ

Can Control D block apps like TikTok, Steam, or Facebook at the DNS level?

Yes. Control D supports service-level filtering for hundreds of apps and services, including social, gaming, and streaming categories. Because it works through DNS, it can be applied on a router, phone, browser, or endpoint profile.

How is Control D different from NextDNS?

Control D and NextDNS both offer customizable DNS filtering, analytics, and encrypted DNS. Control D's unusual feature is traffic redirection through proxy locations, with documentation describing more than 100 exit locations.

Does Control D support encrypted DNS on routers and phones?

Control D supports modern DNS protocols such as DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS, and DNS-over-QUIC. Router support depends on the router firmware, but Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and browser setups are documented.

Is Control D connected to Windscribe?

Yes. Control D is from the same people behind Windscribe, the Canadian VPN provider. That is why Control D includes privacy-oriented DNS features plus optional traffic redirection rather than only blocklists.

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