Proper DNS resolution order in resolve.conf
If I’m running something like NordVPN and force the order of DNS resolvers to be the IP of my gateway followed by the DNS of the VPN, will pi-hole still function as intended (technically , Dnsmasq). In NordVPN, you can select a “custom DNS”. If I add my gateway IP there, NordVPN automatically adds the IP to the end of resolv.conf, whereas my current configuration involves forcing it to the front of the list.
So, what is the proper configuration?
dns dnsmasq dnscrypt pihole
asked Jan 7 at 21:56
Dylan_LarkinDylan_Larkin
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If I’m running something like NordVPN and force the order of DNS resolvers to be the IP of my gateway followed by the DNS of the VPN, will pi-hole still function as intended (technically , Dnsmasq). In NordVPN, you can select a “custom DNS”. If I add my gateway IP there, NordVPN automatically adds the IP to the end of resolv.conf, whereas my current configuration involves forcing it to the front of the list.
So, what is the proper configuration?
dns dnsmasq dnscrypt pihole
asked Jan 7 at 21:56
Dylan_LarkinDylan_Larkin
1314
What OS is in play and can you make resolv.conf immutable?
– linuxdev2013
Jan 7 at 22:00
Mojave. I could make it immutable, but not sure what the repercussions could be. I'm not super experienced with networks. It's annoying to have to force the setting every time I turn my VPN on, but my real concern is if there's even a point to what Im doing. I'm not convinced that my VPN and Dnsmasq are working symbiotically.
– Dylan_Larkin
Jan 7 at 22:04
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If I’m running something like NordVPN and force the order of DNS resolvers to be the IP of my gateway followed by the DNS of the VPN, will pi-hole still function as intended (technically , Dnsmasq). In NordVPN, you can select a “custom DNS”. If I add my gateway IP there, NordVPN automatically adds the IP to the end of resolv.conf, whereas my current configuration involves forcing it to the front of the list.
So, what is the proper configuration?
dns dnsmasq dnscrypt pihole
asked Jan 7 at 21:56
Dylan_LarkinDylan_Larkin
1314
If I’m running something like NordVPN and force the order of DNS resolvers to be the IP of my gateway followed by the DNS of the VPN, will pi-hole still function as intended (technically , Dnsmasq). In NordVPN, you can select a “custom DNS”. If I add my gateway IP there, NordVPN automatically adds the IP to the end of resolv.conf, whereas my current configuration involves forcing it to the front of the list.
So, what is the proper configuration?
dns dnsmasq dnscrypt pihole
dns dnsmasq dnscrypt pihole
asked Jan 7 at 21:56
Dylan_LarkinDylan_Larkin
1314
asked Jan 7 at 21:56
Dylan_LarkinDylan_Larkin
1314
asked Jan 7 at 21:56
Dylan_LarkinDylan_Larkin
1314
asked Jan 7 at 21:56
Dylan_LarkinDylan_Larkin
1314
asked Jan 7 at 21:56
Dylan_LarkinDylan_Larkin
1314
1314
What OS is in play and can you make resolv.conf immutable?
– linuxdev2013
Jan 7 at 22:00
Mojave. I could make it immutable, but not sure what the repercussions could be. I'm not super experienced with networks. It's annoying to have to force the setting every time I turn my VPN on, but my real concern is if there's even a point to what Im doing. I'm not convinced that my VPN and Dnsmasq are working symbiotically.
– Dylan_Larkin
Jan 7 at 22:04
add a comment |
What OS is in play and can you make resolv.conf immutable?
– linuxdev2013
Jan 7 at 22:00
Mojave. I could make it immutable, but not sure what the repercussions could be. I'm not super experienced with networks. It's annoying to have to force the setting every time I turn my VPN on, but my real concern is if there's even a point to what Im doing. I'm not convinced that my VPN and Dnsmasq are working symbiotically.
– Dylan_Larkin
Jan 7 at 22:04
What OS is in play and can you make resolv.conf immutable?
– linuxdev2013
Jan 7 at 22:00
What OS is in play and can you make resolv.conf immutable?
– linuxdev2013
Jan 7 at 22:00
Mojave. I could make it immutable, but not sure what the repercussions could be. I'm not super experienced with networks. It's annoying to have to force the setting every time I turn my VPN on, but my real concern is if there's even a point to what Im doing. I'm not convinced that my VPN and Dnsmasq are working symbiotically.
– Dylan_Larkin
Jan 7 at 22:04
Mojave. I could make it immutable, but not sure what the repercussions could be. I'm not super experienced with networks. It's annoying to have to force the setting every time I turn my VPN on, but my real concern is if there's even a point to what Im doing. I'm not convinced that my VPN and Dnsmasq are working symbiotically.
– Dylan_Larkin
Jan 7 at 22:04
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What OS is in play and can you make resolv.conf immutable?
– linuxdev2013
Jan 7 at 22:00
Mojave. I could make it immutable, but not sure what the repercussions could be. I'm not super experienced with networks. It's annoying to have to force the setting every time I turn my VPN on, but my real concern is if there's even a point to what Im doing. I'm not convinced that my VPN and Dnsmasq are working symbiotically.
– Dylan_Larkin
Jan 7 at 22:04