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Mullvad Shuts Down Public DNS Service, Recommends Quad9

Mullvad Shuts Down Public DNS Service, Recommends Quad9

First seen 8 Nov 2026, 17:18 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •November 8, 2026 at 17:19 UTC
  • •Mullvad's public DNS service was shut down on November 2, 2026.
  • •Users must switch to Quad9's DNS addresses to maintain service.
  • •Mullvad VPN users are unaffected by this change.

Mullvad has discontinued its public encrypted DNS service as of November 2, 2026, redirecting users to Quad9. The shutdown affects users who manually configured Mullvad's DNS servers, as they will no longer function. Mullvad's VPN users are not impacted, as their DNS queries are handled internally. The decision to discontinue the service, announced on September 3, 2026, stems from the belief that the public DNS service does not benefit VPN customers and that Quad9 is better positioned to provide this service. Users are advised to switch to Quad9's DNS addresses before the discontinuation date to maintain privacy and security. Mullvad will automatically migrate users of its browser who use default settings to Quad9. Custom configurations must be changed manually. The transition aims to support a more specialized DNS service without duplicating efforts.

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Timeline

2026-09-03
Mullvad announces DNS shutdown
Mullvad disclosed plans to discontinue its public DNS service, citing redundancy for VPN users.
mullvad.net
2026-11-02
Mullvad DNS service discontinued
The public encrypted DNS servers operated by Mullvad ceased functioning, affecting users with manual configurations.
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Common questions

What should I do if I used Mullvad DNS?
Switch to Quad9's DNS addresses immediately to ensure continued privacy.
Will my Mullvad VPN service be affected?
No, Mullvad VPN users are not affected as their DNS queries are handled internally.
How can I verify my current DNS resolver?
You can check your DNS resolver settings in your device's network configuration or use online DNS lookup tools.