Since Pi-hole is a private DNS server, upstream servers are required to answer queries for non-ad domains. There are several to choose from when running through the installer. You can also now select and change these servers from the admin dashboard. [image]

Hover over the checkbox and there will be a tooltip that shows the IP of that checkbox. [Screenshot%20from%202019-08-24%2010-29-02]

It's subjective; do you want the DNS provider to block certain content (parental filters)? Do you want enhanced security (anti-phishing services)? Do you want an unrestricted, untampered with connection? It's really up to you. Level 3 provides the cleanest access. In the network administration w…

There are two checkboxes for IPv4 and IPv6 each to select an Upstream DNS server. Is there any documentation available which explains for what the first and second checkbox is for?

Perfect, thanks for the quick reply! :slight_smile: I was already wondering if I could enable special features with the checkboxes but that it is just related to the IPs of the servers was to easy ^^

I wasn't sure what to enter, so I chose "custom" and included the DNS servers from my ISP. What are the advantages/drawbacks to doing this? Sorry if the answer is obvious, I'm a noob at Pi-Hole.

[image] tensigh: What are the advantages/drawbacks to doing this? Depending on your ISP, perhaps none. Some ISPs redirect traffic to their own domains, or to partner domains, etc. Some filter requests without telling you. My ISP (in the US) has a bad habit of replacing NXDOMAIN replies wit…

Comcast is my ISP so you can imagine that they're not the best. What would be a good recommendation in that case? I need another DNS upstream server or most traffic won't get out.

You can choose from any of these that come pre-installed as web GUI options: Redirecting... Or, a better solution in my opinion, run your own resolver over which you have full control. It's a 15 minute install at most. Redirecting... …

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