DNSCrypt Proxy 2.1.20 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesDNSCrypt Proxy is a command line tool that sits between your Mac and the internet phone book known as DNS. It encrypts your lookup requests and checks that answers really come from the resolver you chose, which helps stop snooping and tampering on local networks. It suits privacy minded and technical users who are comfortable editing a plain text configuration file and reading log output.
Key Features
- Supports the DNSCrypt version 2 protocol and DNS over HTTPS resolvers
- Anonymized DNSCrypt relays can separate your address from your queries
- Filtering rules block chosen domains and can follow schedules you set
- Name lists now accept pattern rules based on regular expressions in 2.1.20
- Local caching, query logging and load balancing across several resolvers
How to Download
- Use the download button on this page and save the macOS archive for the tool.
- Extract it, then edit the example configuration file to choose your resolvers and options.
- The signed project builds are published when you Download from the official site on the releases page.
System Requirements
The project publishes ready built binaries for macOS, including Apple silicon builds. Exact needs depend on the build you pick, so check the release notes and the project installation guide for your Mac.
FAQs
Is this a VPN?
No. It protects only your DNS lookups. Your other traffic still travels as normal, and your address stays visible to the sites you visit.
Does it have a settings window?
No. It is a command line program controlled by one configuration file, which is why it suits users who like precise, scriptable control.
Can it block unwanted domains?
Yes. Block lists in the configuration can refuse chosen names, which many people use for trackers, ads and parental controls.
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