Fast, Private Anycast Public DNS
Speed Up Your Internet & Shield Your Privacy
Replace your ISP’s slow, tracked DNS with Hostinov Public DNS. Enjoy sub-10ms browsing speeds, DoH/DoT encryption, and a strict zero-logs policy.
IPv4 Anycast ResolversPrimary & Secondary
Primary IPv4185.196.100.1
Secondary IPv4185.196.100.2
IPv6 & Encrypted DoH / DoTEncrypted DNS
DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)https://dns.hostinov.com/dns-query
Primary IPv62a0e:b107::1
How to Configure Your Device
Select your platform below for a quick 2-minute step-by-step setup walkthrough.
- Open System Settings → Network.
- Click on your active Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection, then click Details...
- Select the DNS tab on the left sidebar.
- Click the + button under DNS Servers and enter:
185.196.100.1and185.196.100.2 - Click OK and enjoy instant encrypted Anycast DNS!
Resolver Benchmark Matrix
Hostinov Public DNS vs Google 8.8.8.8 & Cloudflare 1.1.1.1
Compare local European routing, zero-logging privacy guarantees, and protocol support.
| Feature | Hostinov Public DNS | Google Public DNS (8.8.8.8) | Standard ISP DNS (A1, Vivacom, Yettel) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local BG / Balkans Latency | Sub-2ms Direct BGP Peering in Sofia | 8ms - 25ms (routed via Frankfurt/Vienna) | 15ms - 45ms (frequent congestion) |
| Zero-Logs Privacy Policy | Strict Zero-Logs (100% RAM Only, No Disks) | Logs IP for 24-48h for analytics/telemetry | Mandatory telecom retention logs |
| DoH / DoT Encryption | Native TLS 1.3 & HTTP/2 DoH Enabled | Supported | Unencrypted Port 53 (Easily intercepted) |
Strict Zero-Logs Policy
We never store your IP address, queries, or browsing history.
DNS-over-HTTPS & TLS
Military-grade encryption prevents ISP snooping and Wi-Fi eavesdropping.
Uncensored & High-Speed
Lightning-fast query resolution routed to the nearest Tier-1 BGP node.
Frequently Asked Questions
Public DNS FAQ
Learn about DNS-over-HTTPS, privacy guarantees, and router setup.
ISP DNS resolvers are frequently slow, unencrypted (allowing eavesdropping on every website you visit), and inject tracking cookies or redirect dead links to ad portals. Hostinov Public DNS is 100% encrypted, faster, and does not log your browsing behavior.