Encrypted DNS

Mask.ad – Free Encrypted DNS for Privacy, Protection, and Control

Your internet experience begins with DNS – the system that translates domain names like example.com into IP addresses. But did you know that your DNS traffic is often completely unencrypted, exposing every website you visit to your internet provider, third-party trackers, and even malicious actors?

With Mask.ad’s free public DNS, you reclaim control over your online life. Our service goes beyond just resolving domains – it protects your privacy, blocks threats, and shields your family, all while keeping things fast and free to use.

🔐 Why Encrypted DNS Matters

Most people don’t think twice about DNS, but it’s a goldmine of information. Every website you visit starts with a DNS request. If unencrypted, that request can be intercepted, logged, and sold.

Real-life example:
In 2020, it was revealed that several U.S. ISPs, including AT&T and Verizon, were selling users’ DNS data to advertisers. This meant every domain users visited was tracked and monetized – all without their knowledge or consent. Had those users been using an encrypted DNS service like Mask.ad, this data would have been protected.

With Mask.ad, your DNS traffic is encrypted using modern standards like:

• DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)

• DNS-over-TLS (DoT)

• DNSCrypt

This means that your DNS queries are hidden from your ISP, your network administrator, and anyone else trying to spy on your activity.

🚫 Stop Ads, Trackers, and Surveillance

The internet today is flooded with invasive ads and trackers. Most websites you visit load dozens of third-party scripts designed to follow you across the web, build a profile on you, and manipulate what you see.

Real-life example:
In 2021, the Norwegian Consumer Council published a report revealing how popular apps like Grindr and Tinder were sending user data to third-party advertisers, including exact location and device information. Much of this tracking started with DNS-level calls to known ad and analytics domains.

Mask.ad blocks those connections before they ever reach your device – so ads don’t load, trackers don’t see you, and your online footprint shrinks dramatically.

🛡 Block Malware and Phishing Domains

Every year, millions of users fall victim to phishing sites, malware downloads, and scam links – often by simply clicking on a fake email or typo-ed website address.

Mask.ad maintains a continuously updated blocklist of known malicious domains, so if you or your child accidentally clicks a phishing link, the domain is blocked before any harm is done.

Real-life example:
In 2017, the infamous WannaCry ransomware attack spread worldwide by exploiting a vulnerability in Windows systems. It infected over 200,000 machines in 150 countries. One way this attack propagated? Through DNS requests to malicious servers.
With proactive DNS filtering like that offered by Mask.ad, many such domains could be blocked before a device ever connects.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parental Controls Built In

The internet isn’t always a safe place for younger users. With Mask.ad, you can enable parental controls that automatically block access to adult content, violence, and other inappropriate material – at the DNS level.

No need to install complicated apps or configure each device individually. Just change your router’s DNS settings, and every device in your home is protected instantly.

We also enforce Safe Search on major search engines, reducing the risk of explicit content appearing in search results – a must-have for families.

⚡ Simple, Fast, and Always Free

Mask.ad is built to be:

• Blazing fast thanks to strategically located DNS servers

• Fully compatible with all major platforms, routers, and devices

• Open and free to use, no account required

• VPN-friendly – but perfect for when a VPN isn’t available

Whether you’re securing your child’s tablet, your smart TV, or your mobile device on public Wi-Fi, Mask.ad works out of the box with minimal setup.

🧠 Who Should Use Mask.ad?

• Privacy-conscious users who don’t want their DNS history tracked or sold

• Parents who want simple, system-wide protection for their kids

• IT professionals who need lightweight, fast DNS-level security

• Everyone who browses the internet – because online privacy is not a luxury

Ready to Mask Your Digital Footprint?

Don’t let something as fundamental as DNS become your biggest online weakness. Start using Mask.ad’s free encrypted DNS today and enjoy a faster, cleaner, and more secure internet – with zero cost and total peace of mind.

Try it today at Mask.ad – because your privacy starts with the first request.