# DNS Server

DNS Server is a self-hosted network services app. Technitium DNS Server is an open source, authoritative and recursive DNS (Domain Name System) server that lets you self-host a private resolver to block ads and malware at the DNS level across your whole network. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Kubernetes (Helm), Proxmox, Umbrel, Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/499/dns-server

## Description

Technitium DNS Server is an open source, authoritative and recursive DNS (Domain Name System) server that lets you self-host a private resolver to block ads and malware at the DNS level across your whole network. It runs with little or no configuration and includes a user-friendly web console in any modern browser, making it well suited to homelabbers and software developers who want a local DNS server for privacy, security, or experimentation.

## Platform availability

Available on 4 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Umbrel, Proxmox, Helm.

## Health score

79/100 (Good), based on 4 of 5 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 19 days ago)
- Popular: 80 (10,072 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 55 (3 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Security check: 61 (no serious findings, OpenSSF Scorecard 4.1/10)

## Links

- Documentation: https://technitium.com/dns/help.html
- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/obeone/technitium-dnsserver
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=technitiumdns
- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/technitium-dns
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/technitium/dns-server
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/dns-server-1whus760x8ldn2?q=dns-server
- GitHub: https://github.com/TechnitiumSoftware/DnsServer
- Official website: https://technitium.com/dns/

## Common questions

### Can Technitium DNS Server use SSO for its web console?

Yes, it supports single sign-on with OpenID Connect and also supports LDAP authentication.

### Can multiple Technitium DNS Server instances be managed from one console?

Yes, the built-in clustering feature allows managing two or more instances from a single admin web console.

### Which transport protocols are supported for DNS-over-HTTPS?

The DNS-over-HTTPS implementation supports HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, and HTTP/3 transport protocols.

### How often are blocked zones updated from block-list URLs?

Blocked zones are updated from one or more block-list URLs automatically every 24 hours.

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