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Quad9
Free recursive DNS from a Swiss foundation with malware blocking, DNSSEC and DoH, DoT and DoQ options.
quad9.net
- Zero KYC
- CH
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Free recursive DNS from a Swiss foundation with malware blocking, DNSSEC and DoH, DoT and DoQ options.
Common useDNSDNSOperator dataHosted
Identity checksZero KYCNo document check recorded · identity exposure level 0/4
Evidence and riskVerified evidenceCautionMaterial claims checked against current sources.; those sources show trade-offs worth reading.
Last reviewedReviewed 25 Aug 2026KYC checked 25 Aug 2026 · verified jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageSource coverageVerified evidenceRecorded riskCaution
Evidence and facts
Evidence and facts
CUNICULA SCORE 4.0
37/100Limited evidencePrivacy 12/25 · Control 0/20 · Transparency 0/20 · Security 17/25 · Accountability 8/10 · Cap 69 · Method
JURISDICTIONCH
INCIDENTQuad9.net website short outage
resolved · low · since 2026-06-29
Quad9's main website was unavailable for four minutes; the official status page says all DNS nodes/services remained unaffected. Quad9 official incident history
resolved · low · since 2026-06-29
Quad9's main website was unavailable for four minutes; the official status page says all DNS nodes/services remained unaffected. Quad9 official incident history
AUDITED BYNo audit listed
OPERATOR DATAHosted operator recorded
SOURCE COVERAGE
Verified evidenceTHIRD-PARTY REPORTED2/7Reviewed 25 Aug 2026 · Source → official site
LAST CHECKED2026-08-25
LAST UPDATED2026-06-22
Specs
DOCUMENT CHECKNone recorded
IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 0/4
KYC TRIGGERSNo account or identity verification. Quad9 transparency materials state there is no user database and no account-to-query correlation.
FEEFree
CATEGORIESDNS
FEATURESDNS over HTTPS, DNS over TLS, Malware blocking, No IP logging, Swiss nonprofit, DNSSEC validation, No account required
TORNot listed
REGIONSGlobal availability
Review analysis, source material, related services, and history
Analysis
OVERVIEW
Quad9 is a Swiss nonprofit recursive resolver offering DNSSEC validation and malware blocking with no user accounts, and its transparency materials state there is no user database or account-to-query correlation, including by IP address.
LIMITS
Board member Philip Reitinger has a documented career across DHS, DoD and DOJ cyber roles, and IBM, described in the record as a major US national security contractor, donated the 9.9.9.9 address and supplies the X-Force threat intelligence that determines which domains get blocked.
USEFUL FOR
People wanting DNSSEC validation and malware filtering from a no-account Swiss resolver who have weighed its US-government-adjacent governance.
Sources · reviewed 2026-07-16
Corporate identity
Registry-sourced, not audited. The facts below come from cited web research rather than a direct registry query. Each claim links its own source.
- LEGAL ENTITY
- Quad9 Foundation (Quad9 Stiftung / Swiss foundation Quad9)source ↗
- REGISTRATION NO.
- CHE-435.091.407source ↗
- INCORPORATED IN
- Switzerland (Canton of Zurich)source ↗
- REGISTERED ADDRESS
- c/o SWITCH, Werdstrasse 2, 8004 Zürich, Switzerlandsource ↗
Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-08
Frequently Asked Questions
Is identity verification required?
No identity verification is recorded for typical use. No account or identity verification. Quad9 transparency materials state there is no user database and no account-to-query correlation.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.
Where is it available?
Recorded availability: GLOBAL.
Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?
No. The recorded jurisdiction is CH, which is not a Five Eyes country. This is jurisdiction context and does not by itself establish that a service is safer or less safe.
How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?
Identity exposure is level 0 of 4. A hosted operator is recorded. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Source coverage is verified evidence, last reviewed 2026-08-25, and recorded risk is caution.
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Sources and history
Terms and privacy policy
No changes to the document we watch since we started checking on 9 Aug 2026. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.
Evidence basis: Claims on this page are linked to published sources for comparison, not certification, audit, endorsement, or recommendation; read the methodology and coverage map before relying on an entry.