From 270b45a95bf41ad528cfd959a31757392ebbb6de Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Elena Ter-Mikaelyan Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2024 19:27:32 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] fix formatting and wording --- docs/general/dns-providers.md | 4 ++-- docs/miscellaneous/create-dns-stamp.md | 1 - .../connect-devices/other-options/dedicated-ip.md | 2 +- docs/private-dns/connect-devices/other-options/linked-ip.md | 6 ++++++ docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/asus.md | 2 +- docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/keenetic.md | 4 ++-- docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/mikrotik.md | 2 +- docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/xiaomi.md | 2 +- docs/private-dns/server-and-settings/rate-limit.md | 6 +++--- docs/private-dns/server-and-settings/server-and-settings.md | 2 +- 10 files changed, 18 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/general/dns-providers.md b/docs/general/dns-providers.md index 1f10ae6a4..f068496a6 100644 --- a/docs/general/dns-providers.md +++ b/docs/general/dns-providers.md @@ -1064,7 +1064,7 @@ Non-logging | Filters ads, trackers, phishing, etc. | DNSSEC | QNAME Minimizatio [Dandelion Sprout's Official DNS Server](https://github.com/DandelionSprout/adfilt/tree/master/Dandelion%20Sprout's%20Official%20DNS%20Server) is a personal DNS service hosted in Trondheim, Norway, using an AdGuard Home infrastructure. -Blocks more ads and malware than AdGuard DNS thanks to more advanced syntax, but goes easier on trackers, and blocks alt-right tabloids and most imageboards. Logging is used to improve its used filter lists (e.g. by unblocking sites that shouldn't have been blocked), and to determine the least bad times for server system updates. +Blocks more ads and malware than AdGuard DNS thanks to more advanced syntax, but goes easier on trackers, and blocks alt-right tabloids and most imageboards. Logging is used to improve its used filter lists (e.g. by unblocking sites that shouldn't have been blocked), and to determine the least bad times for server/system updates. | Protocol | Address | | |----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------| @@ -1146,7 +1146,7 @@ Marbled Fennec Networks is hosting DNS resolvers that are capable of resolving b ### momou! DNS -[momou! DNS](https://dns.momou.ch/) provides DoH & DoT resolvers with three levels of filtering +[momou! DNS](https://dns.momou.ch/) provides DoH & DoT resolvers with three levels of filtering #### Standard diff --git a/docs/miscellaneous/create-dns-stamp.md b/docs/miscellaneous/create-dns-stamp.md index 7fde0b29e..23dab8c78 100644 --- a/docs/miscellaneous/create-dns-stamp.md +++ b/docs/miscellaneous/create-dns-stamp.md @@ -1,6 +1,5 @@ --- title: How to create your own DNS stamp for Secure DNS - sidebar_position: 4 --- diff --git a/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/other-options/dedicated-ip.md b/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/other-options/dedicated-ip.md index bae93c84b..af3fe1702 100644 --- a/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/other-options/dedicated-ip.md +++ b/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/other-options/dedicated-ip.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ If you have a Team or Enterprise subscription, you'll receive several personal d ## Why do you need a dedicated IP? -Unfortunately, the technical specifications of the connected device may not always allow you to set up an encrypted private AdGuard DNS server. In this case, you will have to use standard unencrypted DNS. There are two ways to set up AdGuard DNS: [using linked IPs](/private-dns/connect-devices/other-options/linked-ip.md) and using dedicated IPs. +Unfortunately, the technical specifications of the connected device may not always allow you to set up an encrypted Private AdGuard DNS server. In this case, you will have to use standard unencrypted DNS. There are two ways to set up AdGuard DNS: [using linked IPs](/private-dns/connect-devices/other-options/linked-ip.md) and using dedicated IPs. Dedicated IPs are generally a more stable option. Linked IP has some limitations, such as only residential addresses are allowed, your provider can change the IP, and you'll need to relink the IP address. With dedicated IPs, you get an IP address that is exclusively yours, and all requests will be counted for your device. diff --git a/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/other-options/linked-ip.md b/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/other-options/linked-ip.md index 0186b3be5..f27cd7d28 100644 --- a/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/other-options/linked-ip.md +++ b/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/other-options/linked-ip.md @@ -14,7 +14,9 @@ A **residential IP address** is assigned to a device connected to a residential ::: Sometimes, a residential IP address may already be in use, and if you try to connect to it, AdGuard DNS will prevent the connection. + ![Linked IPv4 address *border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/dns/private/new_dns/connect/linked.png) + If that happens, please reach out to support at [support@adguard-dns.io](mailto:support@adguard-dns.io), and they’ll assist you with the right configuration settings. ## How to set up linked IP @@ -25,6 +27,7 @@ The following instructions explain how to connect to the device via **linking IP 1. Add a new device or open the settings of a previously connected device. 1. Go to *Use DNS server addresses*. 1. Open *Plain DNS server addresses* and connect the linked IP. + ![Linked IP *border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/dns/private/new_dns/connect/linked_step4.png) ## Dynamic DNS: Why it is useful @@ -47,11 +50,14 @@ This way, you won’t have to manually update the associated IP address each tim - Go to *Router settings* → *Network* - Locate the DDNS or the *Dynamic DNS* section - Navigate to it and verify that the settings are indeed supported. *This is just an example of what it may look like. It may vary depending on your router* + ![DDNS supported *mobile_border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/dns/private/new_dns/connect/dynamic_dns.png) + 1. Register your domain with a popular service like [DynDNS](https://dyn.com/remote-access/), [NO-IP](https://www.noip.com/), or any other DDNS provider you prefer. 1. Enter the domain in your router settings and sync the configurations. 1. Go to the Linked IP settings to connect the address, then navigate to *Advanced Settings* and click *Configure DDNS*. 1. Input the domain you registered earlier and click *Configure DDNS*. + ![Configure DDNS *border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/dns/private/new_dns/connect/dns_supported.png) All done, you've successfully set up DDNS! diff --git a/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/asus.md b/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/asus.md index 1999485a7..0acd3f185 100644 --- a/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/asus.md +++ b/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/asus.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ If necessary: Configure DNS-over-TLS on ASUS, install the [ASUS Merlin firmware] 1. Enter the administrator username (usually, it’s admin) and router password. 1. In the *Advanced Settings* sidebar, navigate to the WAN section. 1. In the *WAN DNS Settings* section, set *Connect to DNS Server automatically* to *No*. -1. Set *Forward local queries*, *Enable DNS Rebind*, and *Enable DNSSEC* to *No*. +1. Set *Forward local queries*, *Enable DNS Rebind protection*, and *Enable DNSSEC suppport* to *No*. 1. Change DNS Privacy Protocol to DNS-over-TLS (DoT). 1. Make sure the *DNS-over-TLS Profile* is set to *Strict*. 1. Scroll down to the *DNS-over-TLS Servers List* section. In the *Address* field, enter one of the addresses below: diff --git a/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/keenetic.md b/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/keenetic.md index 695160cbf..842e318eb 100644 --- a/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/keenetic.md +++ b/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/keenetic.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Keenetic routers are known for their stability and flexible configurations, and 1. In *Utilities and services*, select DNS-over-HTTPS proxy and install it. 1. Head to *Menu* → *Network rules* → *Internet safety*. 1. Navigate to DNS-over-HTTPS servers and click *Add DNS-over-HTTPS server*. -1. Enter the URL of the private AdGuard DNS server in the `https://d.adguard-dns.com/dns-query/{Your_Device_ID}` field. +1. Enter the URL of the Private AdGuard DNS server in the `https://d.adguard-dns.com/dns-query/{Your_Device_ID}` field. 1. Click *Save*. ## Configure DNS-over-TLS @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Keenetic routers are known for their stability and flexible configurations, and 1. In *Utilities and services*, select DNS-over-HTTPS proxy and install it. 1. Head to *Menu* → *Network rules* → *Internet safety*. 1. Navigate to DNS-over-HTTPS servers and click *Add DNS-over-HTTPS server*. -1. Enter the URL of the private AdGuard DNS server in the `tls://*********.d.adguard-dns.com` field. +1. Enter the URL of the Private AdGuard DNS server in the `tls://*********.d.adguard-dns.com` field. 1. Click *Save*. ## Use your router admin panel diff --git a/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/mikrotik.md b/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/mikrotik.md index 31faffcc1..15795626b 100644 --- a/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/mikrotik.md +++ b/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/mikrotik.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ MikroTik routers use the open source RouterOS operating system, which provides r - `94.140.14.49` - `94.140.14.59` - Set *Allow Remote Requests* to *Yes* (this is crucial for DoH to function) - - In the *Use DoH server* field, enter the URL of the private AdGuard DNS server: `https://d.adguard-dns.com/dns-query/*******` + - In the *Use DoH server* field, enter the URL of the Private AdGuard DNS server: `https://d.adguard-dns.com/dns-query/*******` - Click *OK* 1. Create Static DNS Records: - In the *DNS Settings*, click *Static* diff --git a/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/xiaomi.md b/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/xiaomi.md index 03d51ea23..6e61bf951 100644 --- a/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/xiaomi.md +++ b/docs/private-dns/connect-devices/routers/xiaomi.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Xiaomi sidebar_position: 11 --- -Xiaomi routers have a lot of advantages: Steady strong signal, network security, stable operation, intelligent management, at the same time, the user can connect up to 64 devices to the local Wi-Fi network. +Xiaomi routers have many advantages: a stable, strong signal, network security, stable operation, and intelligent management. The user can also connect up to 64 devices to a local Wi-Fi network. Unfortunately, it doesn't support encrypted DNS, but it's great for setting up AdGuard DNS via linked IP. diff --git a/docs/private-dns/server-and-settings/rate-limit.md b/docs/private-dns/server-and-settings/rate-limit.md index 9f519afb8..eac3bb22c 100644 --- a/docs/private-dns/server-and-settings/rate-limit.md +++ b/docs/private-dns/server-and-settings/rate-limit.md @@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ DNS rate-limiting typically works by setting thresholds on the number of request If you are subscribed to AdGuard DNS *Team* or *Enterprise* plan, you can request a higher rate limit. To do so, please follow the instructions below: 1. Go to [DNS dashboard](https://adguard-dns.io/dashboard/) → *Account settings* → *Rate limit* - 1. Tap *request a limit increase* to contact our support team and apply for the rate limit increase. You will need to provide your CIDR and the limit you want to have + 1. Tap *Request a limit increase* to contact our support team and apply for the rate limit increase. You will need to provide your CIDR and the limit you want to have - ![Rate limit](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/dns/private/rate_limit.png) + ![Rate limit](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/dns/private/rate_limit.png) - 1. Your request will be reviewed within 1-3 working days. We will contact you about the changes by email + 1. Your request will be reviewed within 1–3 working days. We will contact you about the changes by email diff --git a/docs/private-dns/server-and-settings/server-and-settings.md b/docs/private-dns/server-and-settings/server-and-settings.md index f8608ec77..26e48b52e 100644 --- a/docs/private-dns/server-and-settings/server-and-settings.md +++ b/docs/private-dns/server-and-settings/server-and-settings.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Server and settings sidebar_position: 1 --- -## What is server and how to use it +## What is a server and how to use it When you set up Private AdGuard DNS, you'll encounter the term *servers*.