DNS (Domain Name System)
Internet service that translates human-readable domain names (like google.com) into IP addresses that computers use. DNS queries can reveal your browsing history, which is why VPNs route DNS through encrypted tunnels.
What is DNS (Domain Name System)?
What is DNS (Domain Name System)?
Internet service that translates human-readable domain names (like google.com) into IP addresses that computers use. DNS queries can reveal your browsing history, which is why VPNs route DNS through encrypted tunnels.
Related Terms
DNS Leak
Security vulnerability where DNS queries bypass the VPN tunnel and go directly to your ISP's DNS servers, exposing your browsing history. EdgeVPN includes DNS leak protection to prevent this privacy compromise.
IP Address
Unique numerical identifier assigned to every device on the internet, like 192.168.1.1 (IPv4) or longer IPv6 addresses. Your IP reveals your location and identity. VPNs hide your real IP by showing the VPN server's IP instead.
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