What is Android Private DNS?

Android Private DNS is a feature that leverages DNS-over-TLS or DNS-over-HTTP/3 encryption (depending on which Android version you’re running), securing your DNS queries from prying eyes, such as hackers, unscrupulous ISPs, or third party data mining conglomerates who shall remain unnamed. While connected to Windscribe VPN, we use our custom DNS service to route browsing requests so they can't be intercepted and read by unwanted parties. Doing so significantly enhances your online privacy and protects you from cyber threats like DNS spoofing across all your mobile apps.

There are several compelling reasons to use Android's Private DNS feature:

Overall, Android Private DNS offers significant privacy and security enhancements, making your web experience safer and more consistent.

When you use Windscribe VPN, our custom-built Windscribe DNS server, otherwise known as R.O.B.E.R.T. does the heavy lifting for you. Combined with our Firewall feature, your internet connection is locked down. To learn more about how Windscribe DNS works, check out our Custom DNS Article.
If you’d rather enable a different private DNS on your Android device (instructions may vary by model/manufacturer, but generally go as follows):

While your ISP might provide a default DNS server, it might not be the best in terms of speed or privacy. While connected to Windscribe’s VPN connection, your DNS queries are well guarded and remain anonymous throughout your connection. If you’d rather choose another secure DNS service to handle your DNS queries, here are some alternatives: