Post #742714

2026-03-10 16:22 UTC

Our new service modDNS is now available as closed beta. modDNS blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains at the DNS level with configurable blocklists, custom allow/deny rules, and multiple DNS profiles. Open-source and independently audited by Cure53. Available first for IVPN Pro customers with one year or more remaining on their account. Sign up on ivpn.net under My Account → ModDNS tab. Blog post with audit details to follow. https://github.com/ivpn/moddns

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@ivpn@mastodon.social 2026-04-02 08:42

RE: https://mastodon.social/@ivpn/116205796511278448 Note to beta testers: Blocklists have changed significantly and your set up might be affected, please review your list settings. We have released a major modDNS update, added or improved: - Categories blocking: Gambling, Crypto, Adult content, etc. - Services blocking: Facebook, Apple, Amazon etc. known domains and services - Removed redundant blocklists (HaGeZi mini and medium alternatives) - Light theme We plan to roll out new invites for IVPN Pro customers next week.

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@voxel@infosec.space 2026-03-14 14:16

@ivpn I'm looking forward to this, hopefully it will be a viable NextDNS alternative. AdGuard DNS and Control D are sadly two alternatives that failed me, by basically breaking how DNS is supposed to work (making it per device).

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