DNS Lists Latest Topicshttps://airvpn.org/forums/forum/46-dns-lists/DNS Lists Latest TopicsenDNSSEC tests fail when connected to sites thru Eddiehttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/79483-dnssec-tests-fail-when-connected-to-sites-thru-eddie/Been a happy AirVPN user for going on 5 years now. I only user your service occasionally for accessing certain sites, but recently became aware of what I think may be an issue. 

First off, when not on VPN all DNS queries run thru Quad9 as primary and Cloudfare as secondary (both are configured on router so the entire family benefits). 

DNSSEC results pass all tests when off of VPN.
DNSSEC results pass 1 test when on VPN.

DNSSEC tests are performed with https://dnscheck.tools
Help file for dnscheck.tool is at https://dnscheck.tools/help

Is this expected behavior? Ive attached screenshots with and without EddieVPN connection.

thanks,
festus

without VPN.png

with VPN.png

]]>79483Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:32:28 +0000hagezi Blocklisthttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/56051-hagezi-blocklist/
  • Name: Multi ultimate
  • Description: Ultimate Sweeper - Strictly cleans the Internet and protects your privacy! Blocks Ads, Affiliate, Tracking (+Referral), Metrics, Telemetry, Phishing, Malware, Scam, Free Hoster, Fake, Coins and other "Crap".
  • License : MIT license 
  • A raw URL which our system can fetch from periodically in order to build the list: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hagezi/dns-blocklists/main/domains/ultimate.txt

    You can find more of his List [Even some that dont block so hard here: https://github.com/hagezi/dns-blocklists#ultimate
    • ]]>    56051Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:23:56 +0000    itch.io wrongly blockedhttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/65936-itchio-wrongly-blocked/I've checked the lists I'm subscribed to manually, and can't see itch.io listed but it is being blocked by this configuration. Mind taking a look and getting it unblocked?
    itch.io is an indie game store, similar to steam.

    Here's my config, with the lists I have enabled

    {"custom":true,"lists":["air_ads","air_malware","air_cryptojacking","air_dating","air_gambling","oisd_full_dblw","phishing.army-normal","phishing.army-extended","goodbyeads","goodbyeads_samsung","goodbyeads_xiaomi"],"hole":"nxdomain"}

    Thanks!

    ]]>    65936Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:25:11 +0000    DNS / PiHole / Mikrotik setuphttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/66864-dns-pihole-mikrotik-setup/Hello,

    I would like to double check about using correct DNS servers or use them the right way.

    I have Mikrotik Router and using locally hosted Pihole docker with 2x DNS servers.
    For VPN / airVPN i'm have Wireguard where was for Sweden profile defined AirVPN DNS = 10.128.0.1
    So I temporary had 10.128.0.1 as main DNS, but seems like this was giving me issues with clients OUT of VPN (i have VPN Whitelist clients)
    image.png.c0a6fabc45239d3e658484553ad52937.png

    As I was setting up the connections it gave me strange issues with pages loading, locations...
    So i've returned PiHole x.x.x.2 DNS and seems it's loading pages much better.
    I also tried to add AirVPN DNS = 10.128.0.1 into PiHole DNS's , but was behaving strangely

    Then today i found this post https://airvpn.org/specs/
    "Every VPN server runs its own DNS server that directly finds out information about root servers, top level domains and authoritative name servers."

    So now i'm NOT using AirVPN DNS = 10.128.0.1 in any setup and seems better so far.

    Means that AirVPN DNS are not universal/open for each client, but somehow bonded to the VPN connection only?
    Or there was some other issue with cached DNSs or whatever...?

    ----

    Setting all VPN values right in Mikrotik is challenging so I just want to be sure what to do.

    Thanks!
     

    ]]>    66864Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:57:58 +0000    [proposal] divest blocklist - domains onlyhttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/57060-proposal-divest-blocklist-domains-only/ Name: Divested Computing Domains Only Blocklist

    Description: Ready to use lists combined from many permissively licensed sources. Typically updated weekly. 
    License: Curated list from multiple open licenses
    Link: Not sure if the domains only or hosts format would be preferred.

    There are other lists that are available on the site but the domains only list is the specific one I am proposing.]]>    57060Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:53:39 +0000    TPB and other trackers blocked by DNShttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/65957-tpb-and-other-trackers-blocked-by-dns/I just noticed that thepiratebay site mirrors and related sites, also other trackers are blocked if using airvpn resolver, connected to NL country.
    Most of torrent sites I checked are resolved to 0.0.0.0.  DNS filtering disabled in control panel.
    What's going on, Airvpn?
     

    Quote
    ; <<>> DiG 9.20.3-1-Debian <<>> thepiratebay10.xyz @10.128.0.1
    ;; global options: +cmd
    ;; Got answer:
    ;; ->>HEADER<<- opcode: QUERY, status: NOERROR, id: 52224
    ;; flags: qr rd ra; QUERY: 1, ANSWER: 1, AUTHORITY: 0, ADDITIONAL: 0

    ;; QUESTION SECTION:
    ;thepiratebay10.xyz.        IN    A

    ;; ANSWER SECTION:
    thepiratebay10.xyz.    55    IN    A    0.0.0.0

    ;; Query time: 8 msec
    ;; SERVER: 10.128.0.1#53(10.128.0.1) (UDP)

     



     ]]>    65957Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:35:47 +0000    AirVPN Porn / NSFW - SFW websites on the listhttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/65777-airvpn-porn-nsfw-sfw-websites-on-the-list/ There is www.aukro.cz and aukro.cz in AirVPN Porn / NSFW list. There is no porn or NSFW content whatsoever on this site. It is very popular local auction server and selling "NSFW items" is prohibited. Can you remove this site from your NSFW list, please?

    There are many more hugely popular local sites that were added by mistake and contain no NSFW content:

    iprima.cz, blog.cz, edisk.cz, edisk.eu, edisk.live, edisk.sk, bestmusic.cz, kafe.cz, kinobox.cz, biorezonance-trutnov.cz

    I believe these sites were adopted from Chad Mayfield list

    ]]>    65777Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:38:27 +0000    Issue with cryptojacking blocklisthttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/50175-issue-with-cryptojacking-blocklist/Hi There,

    There is an issue with the AirVPN curated cryptojacking blocklist [https://airvpn.org/api/dns_lists/?code=air_cryptojacking&block=0.0.0.0&style=domains].
    I am not sure if it is intentional or not, but getmonero.org is in that list, however it is not a cryptojacking site, it is a legitimate cryptocurrency site.

    I tried to create an exception down the bottom of the DNS page, however it seems it did not take it. Is this expected behaviour?

     

    ]]>    50175Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:08:29 +0000    DNS Change Help Required!https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/62309-dns-change-help-required/ Aloha,

    Sorry if there is a detailed topic elsewhere.

    Need help implementing a change to my DNS setting, if at all really needed.
    I remember doing something similar in Windows 10 years ago, but W11 settings are somewhat different to what I remember.
    Have no real problem currently on my PC, requesting assistance for Laptop, as I couldn't connect VIA Eddie at any hotel Wi-Fi when I was on holiday in Africa and figured it must be a DNS thingy. Back home and have no problems.


    I see this: 

    1365302452_Page1.thumb.png.659f7359e9c68f59b3cfb9b86136dbd4.png

    Then from advanced network settings, I see: 

    1730217090_Networkadapters.thumb.png.49d78edc73f54d4ce3c8215ae5bf9cc6.png
     
    From Wi-Fi I click "more adapter options" and get this:

    IP.png.f6dae7e67052190ca092ca637ce895d2.png
     
    click on TCP/IPv4 I get: 

    Properties.png.3ac03fb80885aaca9690eb0bd4a9fb86.png
     
    Do I change DNS there? 
     
    Or do I change here by selecting manual, if so, do I also add entry for IPv6?: 

    523311682_Orhere.png.1d4485d1fca6ba54d68288776e9152ee.png

    If changes are made, I make them only to Wi-Fi and Ethernet adapters, but leave TAP-Windows Adapter V9 alone, right?
    And I only need to change "DNS server assignment" and no need to change "IP assignment" tab, right?

    Any help/clarification would be appreciated, especially with pics and what DNS digits to use and where and if this will have any implications to my general usage of the net.
    I came across this topic:

     
    And a few others in the DNS section, but I guess I need more of a "dummies guide!" Especially to get rid of the Google DNS: 8.8.8.8. and best alternatives.
    I know about open.nic, but didn't have a clue what to use from there.

    Kind regards
     
    ]]>    62309Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:37:49 +0000    DNS Blocking not Always Effective?https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/56875-dns-blocking-not-always-effective/ I have several DNS lists enabled (per device settings), and recently I found that that they're not always effective. By that I means I could still access the supposedly blocked sites irregularly. For example, I could occasionally access https://www3 dot doubleclick dot net (the website will be redirected if the blocking is not effective). Is this is an expected behavior? If so, could this be improvised to have a more strict effectiveness?

    ]]>    56875Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:17:59 +0000    [IMPLEMENTED] [proposal] GoodbyeAdshttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/55873-implemented-proposal-goodbyeads/ GoodbyeAds is created to block advertisements on the Mobile phones, PC & Smart Tv .Our blocklist is small in size but it blocks 99% of ads. By Using Our YouTube Adblock pack you can block YouTube ads upto 90%.
    Also blocks spotify ads etc

    Content of the GoodbyeAds is licensed under a MIT License.

    https://github.com/jerryn70/GoodbyeAds

    https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jerryn70/GoodbyeAds/master/Hosts/GoodbyeAds.txt
    https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jerryn70/GoodbyeAds/master/Extension/GoodbyeAds-YouTube-AdBlock.txt
    https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jerryn70/GoodbyeAds/master/Extension/GoodbyeAds-Xiaomi-Extension.txt
    https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jerryn70/GoodbyeAds/master/Extension/GoodbyeAds-Samsung-AdBlock.txt
    https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jerryn70/GoodbyeAds/master/Extension/GoodbyeAds-LeEco-Extension.txt
    https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jerryn70/GoodbyeAds/master/Extension/GoodbyeAds-Spotify-AdBlock.txt

    ]]>    55873Sun, 05 Feb 2023 11:14:31 +0000    Do you have your own DNS Servershttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/53579-do-you-have-your-own-dns-servers/ Hello - I am a complete novice when it comes to DNS.  I have been using Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 - 1.0.0.1 to connect my router and OS to the internet. I am concerned about being tracked and would like to know, do you have your own IP DNS numbers for IPV4 + IPV6 that we can use?

    Thank you

    ]]>    53579Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:43:24 +0000    Recent update of [OISD Full] broke github.comhttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/57265-recent-update-of-oisd-full-broke-githubcom/I've just noticed this where github.com only loads some text and links, the layout is all off. Turning off OISD Full fixed this. I've have them on as far as I can remember, and it seems only recent update broke github.

    ]]>    57265Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:57:05 +0000    [IMPLEMENTED] [Proposal] OISDhttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/49881-implemented-proposal-oisd/ I'd like to propose adding the (very popular) OISD Blocklist. This list is also used by other free DNS "Adblock" services like Adhole.org, AhaDNS.com, etc.
     

    • OISD (https://oisd.nl/)
    • OISD is a pre-filtered blocklist consisting of lots of other popular blocklists. Domains which do not resolve from these blocklists are filtered out on a daily basis. OISD is focusing on functionality and not overblocking.
    • License: ? I couldn't find any licensing information on the website.
    • Raw URL: https://dbl.oisd.nl/ or (alternatively) https://hosts.oisd.nl/
    ]]>    49881Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:39:32 +0000    Custom Answers at DNS Section How To ?https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/56547-custom-answers-at-dns-section-how-to/ The custom answers at the DNS Section have several fields.

    Field 1= Match: something
    Field 2= Mode: exact,domain,contain,wildcard,start with, end with
    Field 3= Allow, deny, custom

    With Field 1, I filled in 'testufo.com'
    With Field 2, I filled in 'domain'
    With Field 3, I filled in deny

    Since I want to test. But what beside this very simple example do the other Field 2 Mode options actually do?

    I can block websites with a wildcard e.g. but how? Is the wild card like
    *testufo.com
    ????ufo.com

    Linux and Windows have wildcards too, like * and the ?

    If i only fill in the . ( the little dot) every website has it, and if i would deny that e.g.

    In my situation i need to allow a domain to bootstrap DNS over TLS, for Private DNS Android 9 or higher.

    And also i would like to block all .info domains, but how? I tried several things, but at this time i stop at doing exactly specified websites only, since I don't know the correct syntax to deny all .info domains.

    Do other people have explored these options in the DNS Section with Custom DNS Rules?

    It is important to know that DNS requests are cached, and it takes time that the cache expires, so changes won't be immediately active, but after TTL for DNS in cache expires the changes should work.

    I only know the AdGuard Syntax at this moment, which is also comprehensible after several tries.
     

    ]]>    56547Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:24:27 +0000    GoodByeAds is blocking google.com ?https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/56511-goodbyeads-is-blocking-googlecom/Hi,

    I have been using the GoodByeAds (the full list) for a while now and everything was smooth. Recently, I noticed that I cannot access google.com. Consequently, all reCAPTCHA requests are rendered invalid. I dug into the problem and found out that GoodByeAds caused the blockage even though google.com is not on their list

    Is there an explanation here ? And what to do to whitelist the domain ?
    Thanks

    ]]>    56511Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:52:48 +0000    [RESOLVED] Adblock doesn't work with Eddie Android Editionhttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/56458-resolved-adblock-doesnt-work-with-eddie-android-edition/
  • Android 13
  • Eddie Android Edition 3.0 (APK directly from eddie.website)
  • OpenVPN

    • Eddie Android Edition 3.0 ignores DNS lists. AirVPN DNS servers are used, but DNS lists are not applied. Is this done on purpose, so the app is allowed on the Google Play Store?
    ]]>    56458Tue, 04 Jul 2023 04:29:30 +0000    Inform which blocklist contains a hosthttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/56410-inform-which-blocklist-contains-a-host/I sometimes stumble upon legitimate domains being blocked by one of the blocklists. That's fine, things like that are bound to happen. Would it be possible for the "Block page" to say which list blocked it? Alternatively a search tool on DNS page?

    ]]>    56410Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:47:43 +0000    dns settings and privacy questionhttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/53714-dns-settings-and-privacy-question/ OS: windows 10
    so as long as i've been using airvpn i have just left my dns settings to automatic.  well lately over the last maybe 6 months i've noticed a lot of sites that i click on from search results wouldn't load.  all the big names i have no problems it's with oddball results.  so i thought it was weird there were so many, so one day i tried accessing them with opera gx with vpn turned on and said sites load fine (except really slow) and come to find out, the same sites will also load when not connected to vpn.  so i'm guessing they just aren't listed on air's dns?  maybe?

    i guess my question is, is it safe to change the dns in control panel/networking to use something like cloud flare or will that comprise privacy?  would that fix the issue?

    i thought about maybe starting to keep a list of sites that wouldn't load over the vpn in case you guys would want it but i haven't done it so far but i will start if that would help things out.  i only run into maybe 1 or 2 a week sometimes it's more or less depending on what i'm doing.  but it's definitely been a thing.  thanks!

    edit: and to be clear, they aren't sites that are blocked because i'm using a vpn (i've run into those too) but when loading the either timeout or 404, like they don't exist.

    ]]>    53714Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:29:06 +0000    <![CDATA[Dan Ads&Tracking]]>https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/56052-dan-adstracking/Name: Ads & Tracking
    Description: A programmatically expanded list of hosts used for advertisements and tracking. This is my primary list and I recommend using it. This list was last updated on March 13, 2023.
    License : license
    A raw URL which our system can fetch from periodically in order to build the list: https://www.github.developerdan.com/hosts/lists/ads-and-tracking-extended.txt

    You can find more of his List [Even some that dont block so hard] here: https://www.github.developerdan.com/hosts/

    ]]>    56052Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:30:41 +0000    [Proposal] Steven Black's Social hosts filehttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/56000-proposal-steven-blacks-social-hosts-file/ Hey, everybody... my first post here / subscriber for several years!

    Related to the thread created by@stramargio (https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/53332-proposal-meta-formerly-facebook-blocklist/), I propose to have Steven Black's ("anti-") Social hosts list added as an option. I did some cursory comparisons with a couple of the existing master lists in Clients/DNS (infinite thanks for those, by the way, Staff!), and I think this could fill some gaps for many users.

    https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts

    Thanks!

    ]]>    56000Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:26:53 +0000    [Proposal] 1Hostshttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/55531-proposal-1hosts/
  • Name: 1Hosts
  • Description: "Safeguard your device(s) against pesky ads, trackers, and malware."
  • License: Mozilla Public License 2.0
  • 4 variants available:
    • 1Hosts (mini) - "Level 1: lenient; unblocks a number of ads & trackers for in-app rewards, anti-AdBlock, etc."
    • 1Hosts (Lite) - "Level 2: balanced; set & forget, doesn't hamper user experience (UX), recommended."
    • 1Hosts (Pro) - "Level 3: strict; has some minimal breakages, prioritizes privacy & safety (adblocking) over UX e.g blocks graph.facebook.com"
    • 1Hosts (Xtra) - "Level 4: extremly aggressive & restrictive. Do not use unless you have tried Pro first!"

    • Not sure which raw URL (see "Client" column on the GitHub repo) would be the most suitable, sorry.
     ]]>    55531Sat, 24 Dec 2022 11:25:28 +0000    [Proposal] Meta (formerly Facebook) blocklisthttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/53332-proposal-meta-formerly-facebook-blocklist/It would be nice to have a Meta Blocklist. This list block all Meta apps, services, trackers etc. (Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Whatsapp).

    ]]>    53332Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:29:43 +0000    New list that is up to datehttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/53188-new-list-that-is-up-to-date/I found this list that is kept up to date for blocking porn.  Not sure what all information is required by AIR but this is what I have found:

    The names seems to be StevenBlack from github

    This is the main site:   https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts/blob/master/alternates/porn/readme.md

    and this is the list:  https://raw.githubusercontent.com/StevenBlack/hosts/master/alternates/porn/hosts

    Sorry if this is not the correct way, I am not all that computer savvy.
     

    ]]>    53188Sat, 13 Aug 2022 19:33:24 +0000    How to add site to DNShttps://airvpn.org/forums/topic/53081-how-to-add-site-to-dns/Sorry for being an idiot but how exactly do I add a site to a blacklist.  I have all the DNS enabled that block porn, but Gibiru still shows images in the search feature so I want to block it.  I tried the custom answer (+//MATCH//DOMAIN//DENY)) but how do I add gibiru url? (I originally posted this question in the DNS new feature site).

    ]]>    53081Fri, 29 Jul 2022 22:19:31 +0000