The European Union launches DNS4EU, a free DNS service without data collection. As alternative to Google or Cloudflare solutions, it aims to offer Internet users a more discreet and more secure navigation.
When you type an address in your web browser, your device asks a DNS server to find the corresponding IP address, a bit like a directory combines a name with a phone number. By default, this server is generally that of your internet access provider. But this operation, essential and invisible, is also based on American private actors such as Google or Cloudflare which dominates this switching device on a global scale.
DNS4EU: A DNS resolver respectful of privacy
The concern is that these services generally record your requests, sometimes even to analyze or resell them. This is precisely where Dns4eu wants to make a difference: with this independent and sovereign system, the European Union intends to regain control over this critical link in the Internet by offering a DNS resolver respectful of privacy. Designed in partnership with the European Cybersecurity Agency ENISA and financed by Brussels, DNS4EU is based on a consortium led by the Czech company Whalebone. Its ambition: to offer a service that respects privacy, in accordance with the GDPR
Officially launched in early June 2025, DNS4EU (read DNS for European Unionor DNS for the European Union) the aim of changing the way in which European Internet users access the web. Free, secure and without tracking, it marks a step in the reconquest of digital sovereignty against American behemoths.
DNS4EU is not just a bureaucratic project. It is a very concrete service, designed for individuals as well as for administrations. It does not collect or exploit your data, does not trace your connections, and is based solely on servers located in the European Union. The encryption of requests is supported via the DNS-over-https and DNS-Over-TLS protocols. If you have already heard of alternative resolvers like Quad9 or NextDNS, it is part of the same line, with the advantage of 100 % European governance.
DNS4EU: five profiles to choose from
The service offers five different versions, depending on whether you just want more discretion or real active filtering, with ready -to -use profiles to block dangerous sites, inappropriate content to children or even advertising! . Here are the addresses to know:
Filterless (nothing is blocked):
IPV4:86.54.11.100– IPv6: 2A13: 1001 :: 86: 54: 11: 100 – DOH/DOT:unfiltered.joindns4.euAnti-malware (blocks dangerous sites):
IPV4:86.54.11.1– IPv6: 2A13: 1001 :: 86: 54: 11: 1 – DOH/DOT:protective.joindns4.euParental (blocks inappropriate content):
IPV4:86.54.11.12– IPv6: 2A13: 1001 :: 86: 54: 11: 12 – Doh/Dot:child.joindns4.euAnti-Pub + Security (blocks advertising and dangerous sites)
IPV4:86.54.11.13– IPv6: 2A13: 1001 :: 86: 54: 11: 13 – Doh/Dot:noads.joindns4.euComplete filtering (safety, advertising, sensitive content):
IPV4:86.54.11.11– 2A13: 1001 :: 86: 54: 11: 11 – Doh/Dot:child-noads.joindns4.eu
To take advantage of it, nothing could be simpler: just replace the addresses of DNS servers in the network settings of your device. A simple, safe and reversible operation, also on Windows, Android, MacOS, iOS, Linux or even on a domestic router, configuration guides are available on The official website. If you already know how to change your DNS to use Google or Cloudflare, going to DNS4EU will only ask you for a few clicks.
On a Windows PC, go to network settings> IPV4 protocol, then manually enter the IPs of your choice. On Android, activate DNS private and enter the DOT address (like protective.joindns4.eu). Same principle on iPhone, in advanced Wi-Fi settings. You can also configure your box or router, so that all home devices automatically take advantage of it. No account is required, and you can test several profiles according to your needs. In all cases, do not hesitate to consult our full article on the change of DNS to have all the practical details.
DNS4EU: An ambitious and virtuous project
DNS4EU may be young, his performances are already correct. The servers are distributed in 14 European countries, with response times less than 20 ms in large cities. It may not be as fast as an ultra-optimized cloudflare worldwide, but it is more than enough for fluid navigation. The only limit to know: DNS4EU bridles traffic at 1000 requests per second per IP address, which remains very wide for domestic use.
As often with public projects, some doubts remain: what about free long -term, or future governance? For the moment, the service is funded by the European Union and open to all. Paid offers could appear in 2026, but nothing is frozen. In the meantime, the service is stable, transparent, and updated regularly thanks to cooperation between the cybersecurity teams of the Member States.
Going to DNS4EU will not transform your navigation overnight. But that makes it possible to make an informed choice, to reduce its dependence on services that live on data, and to support a local infrastructure. This kind of initiative is not commonplace: a free, fast, European DNS and without tracking deserves at least one test. Even if you decide to return to Cloudflare or Google then, it’s a good way to get your hand a little on what circulates between your browser and the rest of the net.