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  • Private DNS Automatic or off? If a vpn is used.

Does it make any difference?
What is the best practice?
Does it make a difference when a second user profile is used?

Thank you very much in advance,

    I don't use VPN (except to access my internal network when external).
    But I DO use NextDNS.

    At home my router is setup to use NextDNS.

    When I am external then I use the Private DNS settings on my phone.

    I don't keep the private DNS active all the time as there are instances where I need to bypass NextDNS due to it blocking something...

    tchick For now, we recommend disabling Private DNS if you use a VPN in any profile. This advice can change in the future when we've thoroughly checked to make sure it works the way it should. However, even then, you should use the VPN provider's own DNS if you want to blend in with other users of the same VPN. Services can see which DNS resolver you're using.

      GrapheneOS If you're using a VPN, you'd better uncheck "Use secure DNS" in Vanadium too, if I understand correctly?