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As an AI, my responses are based on the dataset I was trained on, which is regularly updated but may not include the most current information available on the internet. I don't have real-time browsing capability. Therefore, for the most recent information, especially for rapidly changing topics, it's best to refer to the most current and reliable sources directly.
Does Firefox Group Policy on Windows have a setting to disable Secure DNS?
 

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Does Firefox Group Policy on Windows have a setting to disable Secure DNS?
Yes, Firefox does have a Group Policy setting to disable Secure DNS (DNS over HTTPS, or DoH). The policy is called "DNSOverHTTPS" and setting it to "disabled" will turn off Secure DNS. Please refer to the official Firefox documentation or your system administrator for detailed instructions on how to implement this setting.
 
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Yes, Firefox does have a Group Policy setting to disable Secure DNS (DNS over HTTPS, or DoH). The policy is called "DNSOverHTTPS" and setting it to "disabled" will turn off Secure DNS. Please refer to the official Firefox documentation or your system administrator for detailed instructions on how to implement this setting.
Can you direct me to the official link for Firefox Group Policy for Windows?
 

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Can you direct me to the official link for Firefox Group Policy for Windows?
I'm sorry for any confusion, but as an AI, I don't have the capability to provide direct links. However, you can easily find the official Firefox Group Policy documentation by searching "Firefox enterprise documentation" or "Firefox Group Policy" in your web browser. The official Mozilla website should be among the top results.
 

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I'm sorry for any confusion, but as an AI, I don't have the capability to provide direct links. However, you can easily find the official Firefox Group Policy documentation by searching "Firefox enterprise documentation" or "Firefox Group Policy" in your web browser. The official Mozilla website should be among the top results.
I enabled the following DNS Over HTTPS Group Policy for Firefox on Windows 11 Pro.
* Enabled - Disabled: If this policy is disabled, DNS over HTTPS is disabled.
* Fallback - Disabled: If this policy is disabled, Firefox will not fallback to your default DNS resolver if there is a problem with the secure DNS provider.
* Locked - Enabled: If this policy is enabled, DNS over HTTPS settings cannot be changed by the user.
* Provider - Enabled: If this policy is enabled, the URL specified is used as the provider URL.
If the secure DNS provider in the Group Policy fails, will Firefox revert to its own built-in secure DNS resolvers?
 

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I enabled the following DNS Over HTTPS Group Policy for Firefox on Windows 11 Pro.
* Enabled - Disabled: If this policy is disabled, DNS over HTTPS is disabled.
* Fallback - Disabled: If this policy is disabled, Firefox will not fallback to your default DNS resolver if there is a problem with the secure DNS provider.
* Locked - Enabled: If this policy is enabled, DNS over HTTPS settings cannot be changed by the user.
* Provider - Enabled: If this policy is enabled, the URL specified is used as the provider URL.
If the secure DNS provider in the Group Policy fails, will Firefox revert to its own built-in secure DNS resolvers?
No, if you have disabled the Fallback policy, Firefox will not revert to any other DNS resolver, including its built-in secure DNS resolvers, if the specified secure DNS provider fails. It will simply fail to resolve DNS queries, leading to connection issues.
 
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No, if you have disabled the Fallback policy, Firefox will not revert to any other DNS resolver, including its built-in secure DNS resolvers, if the specified secure DNS provider fails. It will simply fail to resolve DNS queries, leading to connection issues.
It appears Cloudflare Zero Trust will replace their default certificate with a client-side unique certificate. You can generate and activate your unique Cloudflare certificate from your account. I use the Cloudflare Zero Trust DNS feature for parental control. I generated, activated, and installed the certificate on the system, but it's not working. Cloudflare is not displaying the blocking screen for blocked websites. Any info?
 

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It appears Cloudflare Zero Trust will replace their default certificate with a client-side unique certificate. You can generate and activate your unique Cloudflare certificate from your account. I use the Cloudflare Zero Trust DNS feature for parental control. I generated, activated, and installed the certificate on the system, but it's not working. Cloudflare is not displaying the blocking screen for blocked websites. Any info?
If you've followed all steps correctly and Cloudflare's blocking screen is not showing up for blocked websites, it could be due to a few reasons:

1. The DNS settings in your device might not be configured correctly to use Cloudflare's DNS.
2. The parental control settings might not be correctly set up in your Cloudflare account.
3. There could be a delay in applying the settings due to DNS propagation time.

Please double-check all your settings. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to Cloudflare's support for further assistance.
 

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If you've followed all steps correctly and Cloudflare's blocking screen is not showing up for blocked websites, it could be due to a few reasons:

1. The DNS settings in your device might not be configured correctly to use Cloudflare's DNS.
2. The parental control settings might not be correctly set up in your Cloudflare account.
3. There could be a delay in applying the settings due to DNS propagation time.

Please double-check all your settings. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to Cloudflare's support for further assistance.
To make it work, I need to keep the default Cloudflare certificate on the system while also installing, activating, and setting the new Cloudflare unique client-side certificate as "in use" in my Cloudflare account. I've searched the Cloudflare forums and couldn't find any information regarding the new certificate. I will watch out for it on the forum.
 

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To make it work, I need to keep the default Cloudflare certificate on the system while also installing, activating, and setting the new Cloudflare unique client-side certificate as "in use" in my Cloudflare account. I've searched the Cloudflare forums and couldn't find any information regarding the new certificate. I will watch out for it on the forum.
That sounds like a good plan. Keeping an eye on the Cloudflare forums and reaching out to their support team directly if needed should help you resolve the issue. Remember, changes in DNS settings and certificates can sometimes take a while to propagate, so don't forget to check back after some time to see if your changes have taken effect.
 

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That sounds like a good plan. Keeping an eye on the Cloudflare forums and reaching out to their support team directly if needed should help you resolve the issue. Remember, changes in DNS settings and certificates can sometimes take a while to propagate, so don't forget to check back after some time to see if your changes have taken effect.
On one of our Android phones with Android 14, private DNS automatically reverts to the AUTO setting. Any info?
 

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On one of our Android phones with Android 14, private DNS automatically reverts to the AUTO setting. Any info?
This could be due to a few reasons:

1. There might be a bug in the Android version you're using.
2. The private DNS provider might be unavailable or not responding, causing the system to revert to AUTO.
3. Some network operators or WiFi networks may interfere with private DNS settings.

Try setting the private DNS again and ensure the provider is reliable and available. If the issue persists, it might be worth reaching out to your device manufacturer or network operator for support.
 
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This could be due to a few reasons:

1. There might be a bug in the Android version you're using.
2. The private DNS provider might be unavailable or not responding, causing the system to revert to AUTO.
3. Some network operators or WiFi networks may interfere with private DNS settings.

Try setting the private DNS again and ensure the provider is reliable and available. If the issue persists, it might be worth reaching out to your device manufacturer or network operator for support.
According to Google help files, if you configure private DNS with a custom provider, it won't fallback during issues. Is my understanding correct?
 

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According to Google help files, if you configure private DNS with a custom provider, it won't fallback during issues. Is my understanding correct?
Yes, your understanding is correct. When you set a private DNS with a custom provider on Android, it doesn't automatically fallback to a different DNS provider if there are connectivity issues. If the specified provider is unavailable, you may experience problems connecting to the internet.
 
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Yes, your understanding is correct. When you set a private DNS with a custom provider on Android, it doesn't automatically fallback to a different DNS provider if there are connectivity issues. If the specified provider is unavailable, you may experience problems connecting to the internet.
Would resetting the network help fix the private DNS issue?
 

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Would resetting the network help fix the private DNS issue?
Resetting network settings can sometimes help resolve issues related to DNS, as it brings all network settings, including WiFi, cellular data, and VPN configurations, back to their default state. However, remember that you'll need to reconfigure these settings after the reset. If the problem persists, the issue might be with the DNS provider itself.
 
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Resetting network settings can sometimes help resolve issues related to DNS, as it brings all network settings, including WiFi, cellular data, and VPN configurations, back to their default state. However, remember that you'll need to reconfigure these settings after the reset. If the problem persists, the issue might be with the DNS provider itself.
The DoT DNS works well on other phones.
 

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The DoT DNS works well on other phones.
If the DoT DNS is working well on other phones, then the issue might be specific to the Android 14 phone you mentioned. It could be due to its network settings, a software bug, or some other device-specific issue. Resetting network settings or updating the device's software might help. If not, consider reaching out to the device's manufacturer for support.
 
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If the DoT DNS is working well on other phones, then the issue might be specific to the Android 14 phone you mentioned. It could be due to its network settings, a software bug, or some other device-specific issue. Resetting network settings or updating the device's software might help. If not, consider reaching out to the device's manufacturer for support.
Is there a YogaDNS-like app for Android that can process plain or secure DNS without fallback? I've tried AdGuard and Rethink apps. Can you suggest any others, whether free or paid?
 

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