[![GitHub issues](https://img.shields.io/github/issues/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config)](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config/issues) [![GitHub closed issues](https://badgen.net/github/closed-issues/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config?color=green)](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aclosed) ![GitHub repo size](https://img.shields.io/github/repo-size/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config) ![GitHub](https://img.shields.io/github/license/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config?color=blue) ![GitHub Maintained](https://img.shields.io/badge/Open%20Source-Yes-green) ![GitHub commit activity](https://img.shields.io/github/commit-activity/y/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config) ![GitHub last commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config) ![GitHub Maintained](https://img.shields.io/badge/maintained-yes-green) [![Hits](https://hits.seeyoufarm.com/api/count/incr/badge.svg?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fyokoffing%2FNextDNS-Config&count_bg=%2379C83D&title_bg=%23555555&icon=&icon_color=%23E7E7E7&title=hits&edge_flat=false)](https://hits.seeyoufarm.com) *** # Guidelines :bookmark: 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.). 2) Pass the [girlfriend test](https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Grandma%20Test) with few exceptions. These deviations are documented throughout the guide. *** # Security :cop: ### Threat Intelligence Feeds [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/blob/master/security/threat-intelligence-feeds.json) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Use Threat Intelligence Feeds ### AI-Driven Threat Detection ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable AI-Driven Threat Detection ### Google Safe Browsing [1](https://safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_general/) [2](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/11689349/107696360-d8dde800-6c7f-11eb-9882-cccc8d2065c5.jpg) [3](https://the8-bit.com/apple-proxies-google-safe-browsing-privacy/) [4](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/wiki/Deviations-from-Chromium-(features-we-disable-or-remove)#services-we-proxy-through-brave-servers) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable Google Safe Browsing ### Cryptojacking Protection [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/blob/master/security/cryptojacking.json) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable Cryptojacking Protection ### DNS Rebinding Protection [1](https://help.nextdns.io/t/35hmval/what-is-dns-rebinding-protection) [2](https://www.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/t0ne8r/does_dns_rebinding_protection_block_remote_access/?context=3) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable DNS Rebinding Protection ### IDN Homograph Attacks Protection ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable Homograph Attacks Protection ### Typosquatting Protection [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/blob/master/security/typosquatting/protected-domains) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable Typosquatting Protection ### Domain Generation Algorithms (DGAs) Protection ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable DGA Protection ### Block Newly Registered Domains (NRDs) [1](https://www.malwarebytes.com/glossary/phishing) [2](https://old.reddit.com/r/uBlockOrigin/comments/w64sqt/comment/ihboutk/?context=3) [3](https://www.boldgrid.com/instagram-influencer-accounts-are-being-hacked-phishing-attacks/) :warning: Blocking NRDs may cause false positives [occasionally](https://old.reddit.com/r/InternetIsBeautiful/comments/w2wdro/comment/iguvg8y/?context=3). Be selective when adding NRDs to your allowlist; and, when you do this, **NEVER** give [sensitive information](https://www.egnyte.com/guides/governance/sensitive-information) to a NRD. *If you plan to [set-and-forget](https://glosbe.com/en/en/set-and-forget) your configuration, disable this setting.*

![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Block Newly Registered Domains (NRDs) ### Block Dynamic DNS Hostnames [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/blob/master/security/ddns/suffixes) [2](https://twitter.com/NextDNS/status/1541740963760144386?cxt=HHwWhIC8iZ7PruUqAAAA) [3](https://www.phishing.org/what-is-phishing) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable Block Dynamic DNS Hostnames ### Block Parked Domains [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/blob/master/security/parked-domains-cname) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Block Parked Domains ### Block Top-Level Domains (TLDs) [1](https://www.gomyitguy.com/blog-news-updates/malicious-domain-extensions) [2](https://www.spamhaus.org/statistics/tlds/) [3](https://thrivemyway.com/info-websites/) [4](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/verified-twitter-accounts-hacked-to-send-fake-suspension-notices/) [5](https://github.com/iam-py-test/my_filters_001/blob/main/enhanced_protection.txt) :warning: Blocking TLDs will cause false positives. This list may be unusable if you often visit domains that use these blocked TLDs. Add sites affected to your allowlist if they are not malicious. *If you plan to [set-and-forget](https://glosbe.com/en/en/set-and-forget) your configuration, skip this setting.*
``` .work .fit .surf .cn .info - .agency .bid .cam .cf .ci .cricket .fun .ga .gq .loan .ml .monster .online .ooo .tk .top .win ```
### Block Child Sexual Abuse Material ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Block Child Sexual Abuse Material *** # Privacy :lock: ### Blocklists [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/privacy/blocklists) Here's a compliation of popular blocklists available in NextDNS: - **Balanced:** no breakage; [set-and-forget](https://glosbe.com/en/en/set-and-forget); doesn't interfere with user experience - **Strict:** minimal breakage; prioritizes privacy over user experience; allowlist occasionally - **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) | Balanced | Strict | Aggressive | |:---------------------------------: |:------------------------------: |:----------------------------------------: | | 1Hosts (Lite) | 1Hosts (Pro) | 1Hosts (Xtra) | | oisd | Lightswitch05 - Ads & Tracking | Goodbye Ads | | notracking | NextDNS Ads & Trackers Blocklist | Energized Ultimate | | NoTrack Tracker Blocklist | | | ### Native Tracking Protection [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/privacy/native) Add all the device brands that you use. There's no advantage in adding brands you don't have; however, there’s no disadvantage in adding unused brands, either.
Xiaomi Huawei Samsung Amazon Alexa Windows Apple Roku Sonos
### Block Disguised Third-Party Trackers [1](https://github.com/nextdns/cname-cloaking-blocklist/blob/master/domains) [2](https://medium.com/nextdns/cname-cloaking-the-dangerous-disguise-of-third-party-trackers-195205dc522a) [3](https://arxiv.org/pdf/2102.09301.pdf) [4](https://tma.ifip.org/2020/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2020/06/tma2020-camera-paper66.pdf) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Block Disguised Third-Party Trackers ### Allow Affiliate & Tracking Links [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/blob/master/privacy/affiliate-tracking-domains) [2](https://twitter.com/NextDNS/status/1539229377560461312) :warning: *If you plan to [set-and-forget](https://glosbe.com/en/en/set-and-forget) your configuration, enable this setting.*

![Disabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/disabled.svg) Allow Affiliate & Tracking Links *** # Parental Control :family: ### YouTube Restricted Mode ![Disabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/disabled.svg) Enforce YouTube Restricted Mode ### Block Bypass Methods [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/parentalcontrol) ![Disabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/disabled.svg) Block Bypass Methods *** # Denylist :no_entry: N/A *** # Allowlist :white_check_mark: ### Facebook / Instagram graph.facebook.com graph.instagram.com i.instagram.com ### Apple device updates [1](https://github.com/badmojr/1Hosts/issues/536) / Apple Music [2](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/vz9kla/at_last_nextdns_added_the_1host_xtra/ig8zsnn/) xp.apple.com ### Apple iMessage GIFs [1](https://github.com/badmojr/1Hosts/issues/560) / Spotlight Search [2](https://github.com/badmojr/1Hosts/issues/562) smoot.apple.com ### Zoom [1](https://oisd.nl/excludes.php?w=log.zoom.us) [2](https://oisd.nl/excludes.php?w=us04logfiles.zoom.us) logfiles.zoom.us us04logfiles.zoom.us us04zpns.zoom.us ### [CBS](https://www.cbsnews.com/live/#x) News livestream [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/issues/1030) production-cmp.isgprivacy.cbsi.com ### [FiveThirtyEight](https://fivethirtyeight.com/) videos dcf.espn.com *** # Settings :gear: ### Block Page ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable Block Page → :radioactive: *Enabling may cause breakage if the [NextDNS Root CA](https://help.nextdns.io/t/g9hmv0a/how-to-install-and-trust-nextdns-root-ca) is not on your devices* ### Anonymized EDNS Client Subnet [1](https://help.nextdns.io/t/m1hmv04/what-is-edns-client-subnet-ecs) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable Anonymized EDNS Client Subnet ### Cache Boost [1](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/girmcf/new_setting_cache_boost/) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable Cache Boost ### CNAME Flattening [1](https://medium.com/nextdns/nextdns-added-cname-uncloaking-support-becomes-the-first-cross-platform-solution-to-the-problem-e3f437f84342) [2](https://developers.cloudflare.com/dns/additional-options/cname-flattening) [3](https://advancedweb.hu/what-is-cname-flattening-and-how-it-helps-redirecting-the-apex-domain/) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable CNAME Flattening ### Web3 [1](https://twitter.com/NextDNS/status/1491034351391305731) [2](https://gabygoldberg.notion.site/f7050e62461143d49345e7b46eb5576b) ![Disabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/disabled.svg) Enable Web3

(optional) *** # Credit :books: Forked from the [crssi](https://github.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config#readme) config. Where there is similiarity to other authors, credit goes to them. ***
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