About EmmettDNS
EmmettDNS is a personal DNS server configuration that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains
at the network level. By routing your DNS queries through NextDNS with a custom configuration,
you get system-wide ad-blocking without installing software on every device.
Benefits
- System-Wide Ad Blocking: Block ads across all apps and browsers automatically
- Enhanced Privacy: Prevent tracking and telemetry from following you online
- Faster Browsing: Pages load faster without downloading ads and trackers
- Malware Protection: Block known malicious domains before they reach your device
- Family-Friendly: Optional filtering of inappropriate content
- Cross-Platform: Works on iOS, macOS, Android, Linux, and Windows
How It Works
DNS (Domain Name System) is like the internet's phone book—it translates website names
(like "google.com") into IP addresses that computers understand. Every time you visit a website,
your device asks a DNS server where to find it.
EmmettDNS uses NextDNS as a secure, encrypted DNS resolver with custom blocklists. When you
configure your device to use EmmettDNS, all DNS queries go through NextDNS's filters, blocking
requests to advertising and tracking domains before they even reach your device.
Quick Start
iOS/Mac users: Click the button above for your device to download a configuration
profile. After downloading, go to Settings → Profile Downloaded and install it.
Android/Linux/Windows users: Click your device type above to view detailed
step-by-step setup instructions.