# ControlD

> Source: https://fuckyc.org/services/controld/
> Website: https://controld.com/
> Categories: DNS resolvers
> KYC: optional — Free public resolver endpoints; advanced features require an account.
> Status: active
> Jurisdiction: Canada (operator-disclosed)
> Fiat on-ramp: no
> Payment methods: card, crypto
> Founded: 2020
> Open source: no
> Custodial: no
> Last verified: 2026-01-01

## Verdict

ControlD is the most-featured public resolver after NextDNS. Same trade-off — account-based control versus account-free use. Crypto payment for the paid tier is unusual in this category.

## Strengths

- Per-endpoint filtering and "redirect" rules.
- Crypto payment accepted on paid tiers.

## Caveats

- Account-bound for custom flows.
- Operator is the same group as Windscribe — review the broader ad-incentive context.
- Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).

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## What ControlD is

A configurable public-DNS resolver with per-endpoint filtering and redirect rules.

## Threat-model fit

Power-user DNS with optional account.

## Sources

- [ControlD free DNS](https://controld.com/free-dns) — accessed 2026-01-01
- [ControlD docs](https://docs.controld.com/) — accessed 2026-01-01