How can I set up NextDNS with ProtonVPN? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 4 weeks ago by starlight@lemmy.ca to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I want to setup NextDNS on my devices as I like their ad blocking and other features, but I also use ProtonVPN and know that's a problem. ProtonVPN doesn't support CustomDNS very well and only support IPv4 instead of IPv6, which is the better option. I know they prefer you use their DNS service, but I think the pros of NextDNS outweigh the cons for me. Is there a better way to set NextDNS with ProtonVPN?

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[-] chagall@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago

What platform are you on. This url covers most of them. https://protonvpn.com/support/custom-dns

[-] starlight@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 weeks ago

At the moment, Windows. I just looked at the Proton Support page and it says for Windows, it will take the IP adress. I know I don't have much of a choice, but using adding the IP address better than the IPv4 or IPv6 address?

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