Mullvad has operated public encrypted DNS (DoH) servers since 2022. They are unnecessary when using Mullvad VPN — traffic is already encrypted and Mullvad VPN’s internal DNS handles all queries.
Outside the VPN, they serve two purposes:
We want a public service to be available. Going forward, we will supportQuad9instead of running it ourselves. Running a privacy-focused public DNS service is a highly specialized undertaking, and the Quad9 Foundation is the undisputed leader in the field. Rather than duplicating their efforts to achieve only part of what they do, we’re putting those resources toward financially supporting Quad9 instead.
If you have manually configured our DoH servers, switch beforeNovember 2nd 2026. You can followQuad9 guides.
Mullvad Browser users who have kept the default DoH settings or the included ad blocking one, will automatically be migrated to Quad9.
If you have customized the DoH, we will not change them. If you have manually configured a variant of the Mullvad DoH (base, extended, family. etc.), please make sure to change it back to the default.
Any existing iOS and macOS Mullvad DoH profile will stop working, please make sure to replace them withQuad9 iOS profilesormacOS profiles.