Proton DNS as a Secure, Private alternative to 8.8.8.8 or ISP / CDS
Dear Proton Team,
I recently got deep into DNS and found out that most DNS Servers out there are not very private.
Therefore I'm proposing, could be an addition to Proton VPN, a Proton DNS Server.
Examples of competitors would be 8.8.8.8 (Google), 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare), or 94.140.14.14 (Ad-Guard DNS, the only somewhat private I could find).
This could also be the opportunity to build a CDS Network as a competitor to Cloudflare.
I'm sure this isn't an small project but this could develop into a trustworthy, private alternative in Europe against Google and Cloudflare.
Stay Safe!
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Ihsan Khan commented
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Matthew Collins commented
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Ihsan Khan commented
I think this is a thoughtful feature request. Privacy-focused DNS would fit well with Proton's existing ecosystem and give users another trusted alternative to mainstream providers. Having DNS integrated with Proton VPN could simplify setup while improving privacy for people who prefer keeping all their services in one place. Competition in this area would also encourage better privacy standards across the industry. While browsing useful online resources, I also found this helpful https://bra-calculator.com guide that explains sizing clearly and is easy to follow. I hope the Proton team considers this idea.
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DN
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This would be cool.
Mullvad and quad9 also do this but it is always good to have options. -
CreateModFan commented
A DNS Manager that can add DNS records such as MX/TXT/A/CNAME/etc. A privacy focused alternative to GoDaddy DNS or Netlify DNS.
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Gigo
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Actually, very good. But they should add adblocking too.
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My Name
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What's wrong with Quad9 DNS? It's European and private.
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Mirəli
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Dear Proton Team,
There is one critical gap in the privacy ecosystem: a standalone, customizable, privacy-first public DNS service. Google (8.8.8.8) and Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) dominate — both companies whose core business depends on data. NextDNS and AdGuard DNS offer better privacy, but neither is backed by Swiss law or the trust Proton has built. Proton DNS could change that.
What it must be:
A full platform — not just a resolver. Custom blocklists, per-device profiles, analytics, DoH/DoT/DoQ support, and zero logs. NextDNS has customization. AdGuard has filters. Proton DNS must have both — wrapped in Swiss-grade privacy that neither competitor can match.
The South Caucasus — a strategic opportunity.
Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia together have nearly 15 million internet users. Not a single privacy-focused DNS provider has infrastructure here. This region sits at the intersection of Russia, Iran, Turkey, and the West — privacy tools are not a luxury here, they are a necessity. A single server in Baku, Tbilisi, or Yerevan would serve all three countries and position Proton as the privacy leader in a region no competitor has claimed yet.
The infrastructure window is open right now. Whoever arrives first, wins.
— A Proton user from Azerbaijan -
Yurgen
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A SERVICE LIKE Nextdns, BUT WITH THE REAL PRIVACY WITH PROTON
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[Deleted User]
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A Proton DNS application would be a genuinely strong alternative to many of the currently inadequate or closed-source DNS services on the market. Providing features such as blocklists, allowlists, and support for other open-source filtering lists within the application, along with extensive customization options, would make it a valuable complement to Proton VPN for users who want to use both VPN and DNS together.
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Zeno
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DNS leaks are bad tho
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Ahmet TANRIKULU
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Proton DNS, please ;)