DNSCrypt/encrypted-dns-server

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What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

A high-performance Rust proxy that lets anyone run their own encrypted DNS server supporting DNSCrypt v2 (including post-quantum), Anonymized DNSCrypt, DoH forwarding, and QUIC, all on a single port. It is designed for easy, zero-maintenance deployment, with precompiled binaries and a popular Docker image.

Use cases

• run my own encrypted DNS server
• self-host a DNSCrypt resolver
• set up a DoH server for my network
• deploy an anonymized DNS relay
• replace public DNS with a private encrypted resolver
• serve DNSCrypt and DoH on the same port

When to choose

• you want to operate your own encrypted DNS endpoint with minimal maintenance
• you need DNSCrypt v2, Anonymized DNSCrypt, DoH, and QUIC support in one server
• you want a single-binary or Docker deployment with no external dependencies

When to avoid

• you only need a client-side encrypted DNS resolver (use dnscrypt-proxy instead)
• you need a full recursive resolver - this requires a separate resolver like Unbound or Knot behind it
• you want turnkey DoH without dealing with certificate management

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