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Technitium DNS Server

Technitium DNS Server

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Technitium DNS Server is an authoritative and recursive DNS server with built-in ad blocking, offering enterprise-grade features like DNSSEC, DNS-over-HTTPS, and comprehensive zone management.

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Repository activity:
Stars
6,251
Forks
532
Watchers
58
Open Issues
164
Last commit
about 2 months ago
Details:
Estimated Popularity
26
Pricing Model
Free
Hosting Type
Self-Hosted
License
GPL-3.0
Deployment Difficulty
Easy
Language
C#

Technitium DNS Server is a comprehensive DNS solution that combines authoritative and recursive DNS server capabilities with built-in ad blocking. It provides enterprise-grade features while remaining accessible for home users.

Key Features

  • Complete DNS Server:

    • Authoritative DNS hosting
    • Recursive DNS resolver
    • Primary and secondary zones
    • Zone transfer support
    • Dynamic DNS updates
    • Reverse DNS zones

  • Advanced DNS Features:

    • DNSSEC signing and validation
    • DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)
    • DNS-over-TLS (DoT)
    • DNS-over-QUIC (DoQ)
    • Split horizon DNS
    • Query forwarding

  • Ad Blocking Integration:

    • Built-in ad blocking
    • Multiple blocklist formats
    • Custom blocking rules
    • Per-client policies
    • Blocking statistics
    • Scheduled updates

  • Enterprise Management:

    • Comprehensive web interface
    • RESTful API
    • DNS Apps (plugins)
    • Zone templates
    • Multi-user access control
    • Audit logging

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