MULLVAD SHUTTERS PUBLIC DNS SERVICE, BACKS QUAD9

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FRI, SEP 4, 2026

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Mullvad is discontinuing its public encrypted DNS servers and redirecting resources to sponsor Quad9, an alternative privacy-focused DNS provider. The move consolidates the privacy DNS landscape.

Mullvad announced it will shut down its public encrypted DNS service, citing the need to focus development efforts elsewhere. Rather than maintain duplicate infrastructure, the company will financially support Quad9, which offers similar privacy protections through encrypted DNS resolution. The decision reflects a strategic shift toward supporting existing solutions rather than operating competing services. Quad9 provides DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS capabilities designed to prevent tracking and block malicious domains. Mullvad users can migrate to Quad9 or other encrypted DNS providers. The company maintains its VPN service and continues privacy-focused development in other areas. The announcement generated discussion in tech communities about DNS consolidation and the sustainability of maintaining multiple public privacy services. Mullvad's sponsorship model may signal a broader industry trend toward supporting specialized providers rather than duplicating efforts.

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