Advice Request What's the best way to configure NextDNS?

[ForgottenSeer 94633]

Hi

I've had NextDNS installed for several days.

In fact, I didn't change anything about it. But when I enter the settings, it can be configured in individual tabs.
I am particularly concerned with the security and privacy tabs.
Should everything be turned on in the security tab and in the privacy tab what is the best to add the blocked lists

 

[Kongo]

In the security tab I personally have everything enabled + blocking of some TLDs



In the privacy tab it's a little harder. I always recommend enabling oisd blocklist and I am pretty sure that you won't face any issues. Depending on which device you are using your NextDNS you can also enable Native Tracking Protection like I did. So if you are using NextDNS on a Windows system you can enable the Windows option:

 

[superleeds27]

In the security tab I personally have everything enabled + blocking of some TLDs

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In the privacy tab it's a little harder. I always recommend enabling oisd blocklist and I am pretty sure that you won't face any issues. Depending on which device you are using your NextDNS you can also enable Native Tracking Protection like I did. So if you are using NextDNS on a Windows system you can enable the Windows option:

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I've always ran into issues using OISD. Gets sorted eventually but it's the only list I've ever had issues with

 

[Kongo]

I've always ran into issues using OISD. Gets sorted eventually but it's the only list I've ever had issues with

Strange, been using it for months and never had a single false positive.
You can always report a false block here: oisd | FP report

 

[superleeds27]

Strange, been using it for months and never had a single false positive.
You can always report a false block here: oisd | FP report

Yeah I have done but still takes a good while to update.

Just stick to the defaults now

 

[ForgottenSeer 94633]

@SecureKongo I set it up as you advised

 

[Kongo]

@SecureKongo I set it up as you advised

Working well so far? Or are you experiencing false positives?

 

[ForgottenSeer 94633]

Working well so far? Or are you experiencing false positives?

Everything works well. I have not noticed any false alarms

 

[SpiderWeb]

 

[Trooper]

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How did you get dark mode in NextDNS?

 

[Kongo]

How did you get dark mode in NextDNS?

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/darkreader/

 

[SpiderWeb]

How did you get dark mode in NextDNS?

What @SecureKongo said. It's DarkReader. Really does a great job on that site. I completely forget that I'm browsing with DarkReader most of the time. lol

 

[Kongo]

What @SecureKongo said. It's DarkReader. Really does a great job on that site. I completely forget that I'm browsing with DarkReader most of the time. lol

I still wonder why they need so much time to create a dark mode for their community. I don't think that it's too much to ask for...

Dark mode my.nextdns

It is an immediately necessary. 2021 implementing it is extremely easy in Safari mobile thx

help.nextdns.io

 

[Trooper]

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/darkreader/

Thanks man!

 

[oldschool]

I have 3 different NextDNS setups: Windows (in 2 different browsers), Android and TV. My TV setup 'Analytics' and Android show number of queries and blocked queries but my 'Windows' setup is now showing 0 queries, zero, nada, zilch. I tested it in Edge on some ad blocker test sites and I believe NextDNS is blocking queries but not reporting them in my account. This zero queries results started after switching to another DNS provider for testing and then switching back again. Anyone have ideas on what might be happening here?

 

[Kongo]

I have 3 different NextDNS setups: Windows (in 2 different browsers), Android and TV. My TV setup 'Analytics' and Android show number of queries and blocked queries but my 'Windows' setup is now showing 0 queries, zero, nada, zilch. I tested it in Edge on some ad blocker test sites and I believe NextDNS is blocking queries but not reporting them in my account. This zero queries results started after switching to another DNS provider for testing and then switching back again. Anyone have ideas on what might be happening here?

Tried to create a new setup and delete the old one?

 

[ForgottenSeer 77194]

Blocking New Domains less than a month old might be the most effective setting against phishing as most sites are up for up to a few days and they rotate constantly before becoming known to malware databases.

 

[oldschool]

Tried to create a new setup and delete the old one?

No. I'll give it a shot.

 

[likeastar20]

What trackers do you guys use? Nothing too aggressive...

 

[oldschool]

What trackers do you guys use? Nothing too aggressive...

You may start with NextDNS's own filter list or OISD. Both work well as is but choose only one of these to start.