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Mullvad is shutting down its public encrypted DNS servers to support Quad9 instead.

PrivacyTechnologySep 6, 2026score 0.302 posts · 1 replies across 1 instances
Mullvad is shutting down its public encrypted DNS servers on November 2, 2026, and will support Quad9 instead. Users with custom DNS settings need to migrate before the deadline, while default settings will update automatically. This change is due to Mullvad's focus on privacy expertise.

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Mullvad is shutting down its public encrypted DNS servers to support Quad9 instead.
Parent: PrivacyEntity: MullvadImpact: negativeDate: Sep 6, 2026Target: Mullvad's decision to shut down its public encrypted DNS servers
Users with custom DNS settings must migrate to Quad9 before November 2, 2026.
Parent: TechnologyEntity: DNSSub-entity: encryptedImpact: neutralDate: Sep 6, 2026Target: Users' need to migrate DNS settings

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🔒 Mullvad will shut down its public encrypted DNS-over-HTTPS servers on Nov. 2, 2026, and support Quad9 instead. Users with custom Mullvad DNS settings must migrate before the deadline; VPN customers are unaffected. 🌐 https://cyberinsider.com/mullvad-to-shut-down-public-encrypted-dns-servers-back-quad9-instead/ #Mullvad #Quad9 #DNS #Privacy
2 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Sep 6, 2026
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🔐 Mullvad will shut down its public encrypted DNS servers and sponsor Quad9 instead, citing its specialized privacy expertise. Users with manually configured Mullvad DoH should migrate before Nov. 2, 2026; default Mullvad Browser settings will update automatically. https://mullvad.net/en/blog/2026/9/3/shutting-down-our-public-encrypted-dns-servers-and-sponsoring-quad9-instead #Privacy #DNS
1 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Sep 6, 2026
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