Technitium DNS
Open Source GPL-3.0Versatile DNS server with ad blocker
Website
technitium.com/dns GitHub
TechnitiumSoftware/DnsServer Difficulty
●● Medium Last check
2025-12-20 Description
Technitium DNS Server is an open-source, versatile DNS server with a built-in ad blocker. It supports DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS, DNSSEC, split-horizon DNS, and offers an intuitive web interface for managing zones, records, and block lists.
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Platforms
Linux Windows macOS Docker
Replaces the following proprietary tools
Google DNS → Technitium DNS
commercial ad filters → Technitium DNS
Self-Hosting
Technitium DNS can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions.
Documentation →Categories
Tags
#dns
#werbeblocker
#doh
#dnssec
#csharp
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