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Mullvad DNS
Free encrypted DNS from Mullvad. DoH and DoT. No logging, ad/tracker/malware blocking. No account required.
Zero KYC
Quad9
A privacy-preserving tool offering genuine utility.
Zero KYCTrust 49/100CH
Trust
CAUTION
JURISDICTIONCH
STATE ACTORGCA co-founder and Quad9 board member Philip Reitinger is a career US government cybersecurity insider: former DHS Deputy Undersecretary (National Cyber Security Center director 2009), first Executive Director DoD Cyber Crime Center, DOJ Computer Crime section prosecutor, Microsoft Chief Trustworthy Infrastructure Strategist, Sony CISO. IBM (threat intelligence provider) is a major US national security contractor — IBM X-Force data determines Quad9 domain blocking decisions.
WARNINGFounded with IBM (US) funding. Philip Reitinger (GCA co-founder, Quad9 backer) is a former US DHS Deputy Undersecretary for Cybersecurity. Swiss incorporated — legal protection against US data demands. No logging of queries per stated policy. Caution for users with adversarial US government threat models.
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
49
LAST VERIFIED3/8/2026
LAST UPDATED3/13/2026
Specs
KYC LEVELZero
KYC TRIGGERSAdvertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.
FEEFree
CATEGORIESDNS
BEST FORGeneral usage
FEATURESDNS over HTTPS, DNS over TLS, Malware blocking, No IP logging, Swiss nonprofit, DNSSEC validation, No account required
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REGIONS1 country — Global
About
Free encrypted DNS from a Swiss nonprofit. No IP logging, malware blocking, DNSSEC. DoH and DoT. No account required. (Zero KYC)
Follow the Money
Quad9 Foundation — Zürich, Switzerland ────────────────────────────────────── Board: PCH + Global Cyber Alliance Funder: IBM (donated 9.9.9.9 IP) Revenue: donations + IBM partnership ├─ GCA co-founder: ex-DHS cybersec ├─ IBM X-Force controls blocklist └─ Swiss nonprofit, no query logs
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Quad9 require KYC or identity verification?
No. Quad9 does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. Advertises No-KYC, but strictly adhere to OPSEC rules. Access via Tor, pay with XMR.
What payment methods does Quad9 accept?
Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.
Is Quad9 available in my country?
Quad9 is available in: GLOBAL.
Is Quad9 based in a Five Eyes country?
No. Quad9 is based in CH, which is not a Five Eyes member country.
Is Quad9 safe to use for privacy?
Use Quad9 with caution. Founded with IBM (US) funding. Philip Reitinger (GCA co-founder, Quad9 backer) is a former US DHS Deputy Undersecretary for Cybersecurity. Swiss incorporated — legal protection against US data demands. No logging of queries per stated policy. Caution for users with adversarial US government threat models.
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