How to enable DNS4EU on Windows 11 for more privacy?

The DNS4EU (Domain Name System for European Union) service offers an alternative to traditional DNS resolvers often based outside Europe. It provides DNS resolution that complies with European data protection regulations. With a simple configuration on Windows 11, it is possible to protect your Internet queries without additional software.

Steps to activate DNS4EU on a Windows 11 computer

Configuring DNS4EU manually on Windows 11 does not require any external tools. Here’s how to redirect your DNS queries through secure European servers:

1. Open Settings with Windows + I
2. Go to Network & Internet, then select Wi-Fi or Ethernet
3. Click on Properties of the active connection
4. Select Edit next to “DNS Server”
5. Switch to Manual mode, enable IPv4, and enter:
   • Primary server: 193.110.81.0
   • Secondary server: 185.253.5.0
6. Enable Encrypt only (DNS over HTTPS)
7. Save, then restart your connection to apply the changes

Why DNS4EU strengthens digital sovereignty in Europe

Today, more than 70% of DNS queries from European internet users are processed by services hosted outside the European Union. This constant flow of data to foreign jurisdictions raises questions of privacy and compliance with European regulations.

DNS4EU offers a 100% European infrastructure, with servers managed by public or private partners subject to the GDPR. Each DNS query thus remains under European jurisdiction, without the risk of illegal data transfer.

Advantages of DNS encryption with DNS over HTTPS (DoH)

DNS4EU relies on the DNS over HTTPS protocol, which encrypts DNS queries to prevent interception or manipulation. Unlike traditional DNS sent in clear text (UDP protocol), DoH encapsulates data in a secure TLS tunnel via port 443, making analysis or filtering difficult, even for an Internet service provider.

This encryption:

• Prevents theft or sale of your DNS queries
• Blocks behavioral analysis without your knowledge
• Protects against malicious redirections or network censorship

DNS4EU strictly complies with GDPR and does not retain your data

One of the pillars of DNS4EU is based on transparency and user protection. Unlike players like Google DNS or OpenDNS, DNS4EU does not collect information for advertising purposes. No marketing exploitation of queries is practiced.

The guarantees:

• No retention of IP addresses
• No tracking of user queries over time
• No data transfer outside the EU
• Servers hosted exclusively in European data centers

Performance of DNS4EU servers: speed and stability guaranteed

DNS4EU has been designed not to compromise speed. Thanks to a distributed architecture across Europe and an optimized network of DNS nodes, it delivers very satisfactory results in the field.

Observed measures:

• Average latency: between 10 and 25 milliseconds
• Availability rate: above 99.999%
• Full compatibility with DNSSEC to avoid false resolutions

DNS4EU thus competes with giants in the field like Cloudflare or Quad9 while ensuring confidentiality.

DNS4EU is suitable for individuals, businesses, and institutions

DNS4EU is aimed at all user profiles:

• Individuals concerned about their personal data
• Businesses handling sensitive or regulated data
• Public institutions subject to strict confidentiality rules
• Parents wanting a secure service for family browsing

By configuring the DNS directly on the Internet box or router, you can apply it to all devices in the household.

---