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Explore HaGeZi DNS free, non-commercial public DNS servers operated in Europe.
About HaGeZi DNS
HaGeZi DNS is a set of public DNS resolvers for the European community, offered free and on a non-commercial basis. The project is designed and operated by a private individual. Its main job is DNS-based blocking of ads, trackers, scam, phishing, fake, and malware domains, which the project says can support greater privacy and security online.
The servers are hosted in the EU, with infrastructure at Hetzner in Falkenstein, Nuremberg, and Helsinki. The source describes the infrastructure as open source and combines Technitium DNS Server with Unbound. The service states that it does not log or store individual queries per client. Tor exit nodes are blocked, so DNS queries routed through Tor are not answered. IP-based blocklists may occasionally produce false positives, and the source gives a contact route for IP block appeals.
Key features
- Encrypted DNS transport over DoH/DoH3, DoT, and DoQ
- Blocks ads, tracking, analytics, metrics, and telemetry domains via a blocklist
- Blocks phishing, malware, scam, fake, and cryptojacking domains using threat intelligence feeds
- Strict DNSSEC validation and QNAME minimization
- Blocks Tor exit nodes; DNS queries routed through Tor are not answered
- Blocklists regenerated every 4 hours and updated on servers afterward
Best for: Individuals in Europe who want free, non-commercial DNS-level blocking of ads, trackers, and malicious domains with encrypted DNS options.
Good for
- Servers are hosted in the EU, with named infrastructure providers disclosed in the privacy document
- States that individual queries are not logged or stored per client
- Source code and configuration are publicly available as an open-source repository
Watch out for
- IP-based blocklists may occasionally produce false positives
- DNS queries routed through Tor are not answered
HaGeZi DNS at a glance
- Category
- Development › Network Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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HaGeZi DNS FAQ
Can I use this service through Tor?
No. Tor exit nodes are blocked entirely, and DNS queries routed through Tor will not be answered.
What should I do if my IP address is blocked by mistake?
Contact [email protected], or reach the operator privately via Matrix or Signal. The source asks users not to use the public support chat for IP block issues, because resolving them requires sharing an IP address.
How often are the blocklists updated?
Blocklists are regenerated every 4 hours and updated on the servers immediately afterward.
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