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1) Prevent overblocking by utilizing the [law of diminishing returns](https://pmctraining.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Law-of-Diminishing-Returns-CHART.png) (e.g., using [sane](https://www.privacyguides.org/basics/threat-modeling/), quality [blocklists](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config#blocklists-1); allowing most [TLDs](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config#block-top-level-domains-tlds-1-2-3-4-5); etc.).
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2) Pass the [girlfriend test](https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Grandma%20Test) with few exceptions. These deviations are documented throughout the guide.
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***
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# FAQ :question:
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### How do I signup for NextDNS?
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Click [here](https://nextdns.io/?from=xujj63g5)!
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### Do I still need uBlock Origin with NextDNS?
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Yes. <sup>[1](https://help.nextdns.io/t/x2hzbps/using-nextdns-why-is-ublock-origin-still-catching-lots-of-ads) [2](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/About-%22Why-uBlock-Origin-works-so-much-better-than-Pi%E2%80%91hole-does%3F%22) [3](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/t8qn8c/comment/hzqrrfa/?context=3)</sup>
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***
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# Security :cop:
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Security settings protects your data from harm, theft, and unauthorized use.
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### Threat Intelligence Feeds <sup><sup>[1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/blob/master/security/threat-intelligence-feeds.json)</sup></sup>
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 Use Threat Intelligence Feeds
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### AI-Driven Threat Detection
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.fit
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.surf
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.cn
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.info [users may exclude due to overblocking; see Allowlist]
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.info [users may exclude due to overblocking; see https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config#info-tld]
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.agency
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.bid
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***
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# Privacy :lock:
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Privacy features block certain requests so that companies cannot track your information and browsing history.
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[Privacy is a spectrum](https://blog.thenewoil.org/the-privacy-myth-binary-vs-spectrum): Similar to security protection, what you need varies on your [threat model](https://thenewoil.org/threatmodel.html), interest, and skillset. (You can watch [this](https://youtu.be/Wpkh-hfULgE) short video to understand the difference between security and privacy.)
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### Blocklists <sup><sup>[1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/privacy/blocklists)</sup></sup>
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Here's a compliation of popular blocklists available in NextDNS:
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- **Balanced:** minimal breakage; [set-and-forget](https://glosbe.com/en/en/set-and-forget); doesn't interfere with user experience
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- **Strict:** moderate breakage; prioritizes privacy over user experience; allowlist occasionally
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- **Aggressive:** excessive breakage; use on a separate profile to [lockdown single-purpose devices](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/uqap3n/comment/i8q8alf/?context=3)
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Blocklists are community generated lists that block ads and [trackers](https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/what-you-should-know-about-web-tracking-and-how-it-affects-your-online-privacy-42935355525/). They can be categorized into various levels of coverage:
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1) **None**: no breakage; true [set-and-forget](https://glosbe.com/en/en/set-and-forget); NextDNS still protects against known malicious threats (see [Security](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config#security-cop)) but will allow ads and trackers; use for routers
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2) **Basic**: unlikely breakage; lenient protection; allows for many ads and tracker when compared to other lists
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3) **Balanced:** minimal breakage; usually doesn't interfere with user experience; allowlist occasionally
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4) **Strict:** moderate breakage; prioritizes privacy over user experience; will need to build a personal allowlist
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5) **Aggressive:** excessive breakage; use on a separate profile to [lockdown single-purpose devices](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/uqap3n/comment/i8q8alf/?context=3)
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| Balanced | Strict | Aggressive |
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|:---------------------------------: |:------------------------------: |:----------------------------------------: |
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| 1Hosts (Lite) | 1Hosts (Pro) | 1Hosts (Xtra) |
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| oisd | NextDNS Ads & Trackers Blocklist | Goodbye Ads |
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| NoTrack Tracker Blocklist | Lightswitch05 - Ads & Tracking | Energized Ultimate |
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Here's a compliation of popular blocklists available in NextDNS:
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| Basic | Balanced | Strict | Aggressive |
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|:---------------------------------: |:---------------------------------: |:------------------------------: |:----------------------------------------: |
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| 1Hosts (mini) | 1Hosts (Lite) | 1Hosts (Pro) | 1Hosts (Xtra) |
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| oisd (?) | oisd | NextDNS Ads & Trackers Blocklist | Goodbye Ads |
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| | NoTrack Tracker Blocklist | Lightswitch05 - Ads & Tracking | Energized Ultimate |
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### Native Tracking Protection <sup><sup>[1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/privacy/native)</sup></sup>
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# Denylist :no_entry:
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Denylist entries block any requests from that source.
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N/A
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***
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# Allowlist :white_check_mark:
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Allowlist entries overrides any blocks.
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<details>
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### .info
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### info ([TLD](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config#block-top-level-domains-tlds-1-2-3-4-))
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dnscrypt.info
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keepass.info
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<br>
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<br> (optional)
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***
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# FAQ :question:
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### How do I signup for NextDNS?
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Click [here](https://nextdns.io/?from=xujj63g5)!
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### Do I still need adblocker with NextDNS?
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Yes. <sup>[1](https://help.nextdns.io/t/x2hzbps/using-nextdns-why-is-ublock-origin-still-catching-lots-of-ads) [2](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/About-%22Why-uBlock-Origin-works-so-much-better-than-Pi%E2%80%91hole-does%3F%22) [3](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/t8qn8c/comment/hzqrrfa/?context=3)</sup>
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***
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# Credit :books:
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