Mullvad DNS is a free public encrypted DNS resolver from Mullvad VPN, available over DoH and DoT with no account required. It offers six hostname variants ranging from a plain no-log resolver to options that block ads, trackers, malware, social media, or adult content. Servers run across Germany, the UK, Sweden, Singapore, and the US.
Reviewed by Marco Wollank
Mullvad DNS
mullvad.net/en/help/dns-over-https-and-dns-over-tls 1 rating so far*
Threat level
Covered
A covered pick. Anyone can use it as a private drop-in, with no setup or know-how. Enough for most people. Threat levels
Our take
Mullvad’s DNS resolver benefits from the same no-logging commitment the VPN is built around, and the six filtering tiers mean you can pick exactly what gets blocked without a dashboard or account. The trade-off is it supports only DoH and DoT, not DoQ or DNSCrypt, so it is narrower than some peers on protocol support. A clean, trustworthy choice for users who already trust Mullvad’s infrastructure or want a simple upgrade from a generic resolver.
Website at a glance
mullvad.net
A+ score 125
Strong website security headers
Graded by Mozilla HTTP Observatory, tested 13d ago
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Measures the security configuration of the tool's own website, not the privacy of the product itself. A strong tool can still score low here.
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