DNS Resolver

The DNS Resolver in pfSense® software utilizes unbound, which is a validating, recursive, caching DNS resolver capable of using DNSSEC, DNS over TLS, and a wide variety of options. It can act in either a DNS resolver or forwarder role.

Note

The DNS Resolver is enabled in resolver mode by default in current versions of pfSense software.

• DNS Resolver Mode
• DNS Resolver Configuration
• Host Overrides
• Domain Overrides
• DNS Resolver Advanced Options
• DNS Resolver Access Lists
• CLI Commands

See also

• DNS Resolver Status