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NextDNS

If you are using GL.iNet routers, you will find that DNS over TLS from Cloudflare has been added in the Admin Pannel(GL WebUI, not Luci). Some of our fans also want to use NextDNS on GL.iNet routers. As we are planning to add NextDNS in our firmware from version 3.200. This is the instruction on how to setup a NextDNS on GL.iNet routers under version 3.200.

custom dns server on GL.iNet router

Supporting List: GL-AR750S-Ext, GL-AR750, GL-MT300N-V2, GL-AR300M series, GL-AR150 series, GL-MiFi, GL-E750, and GL-X750.

Register NextDNS Account

Go to NextDNS, then click mynextdns.io.

nextdns website

After that, go to sign up to register a new private account on NextDNS.

nextdns signup

Setup NextDNS on GL.iNet routers

Follow the instrcution to setup your NextDNS on GL.iNet routers:

1. Enable DNS over TLS(Cloudflare or NextDNS), then select Next DNS

select dns server on GL.iNet router

2. Go back to NextDNS website, add New endpoint.

add new endpoint on nextdns website

Input your endpoint name, click Create

add new endpoint on nextdns website

Then you can get all necessary information of your new endpoint. Copy the ID in your configuration.

copy the ID of the endpoint of nextdns

3. Go to your GL Admin Panel, then input the ID below NextDNS.

paste the ID of nextdns on GL.iNet roters

4. Apply settings.

Okay, now you can login your NextDNS account to make all settings and check real-time Analytics data.

analytics data on nextdns dashboard