DNS resolvers
ControlD
ControlD is the most-featured public resolver after NextDNS.
- Website
- controld.com
- KYC
- optional KYC — Free public resolver endpoints; advanced features require an account.
- Status
- active
- Fiat on-ramp
- no
- Payment
- card, crypto
- Jurisdiction
- Canada (operator-disclosed)
- Founded
- 2020
- Open source
- no
- Custodial
- no
- Last verified
- Sources
- 2
Overview
What ControlD is#
A configurable public-DNS resolver with per-endpoint filtering and redirect rules.
Threat-model fit#
Power-user DNS with optional account.
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).
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.
FAQ
- Does ControlD require KYC?
- ControlD has optional KYC; you can use the service without it for the basic flow. Free public resolver endpoints; advanced features require an account.
- What payment methods does ControlD accept?
- ControlD accepts: card, crypto.
- Where is ControlD based?
- Operating jurisdiction listed as Canada (operator-disclosed). This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.
Sources
- ControlD free DNS · accessed
- ControlD docs · accessed
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Quick answers
Recommended in country pages
- Canada (CA) Canadian DNS resolver
Alternatives to ControlD
- AdGuard DNS optional kyc · Cyprus
- Mullvad DNS none kyc · Sweden
- NextDNS optional kyc · France
- Quad9 none kyc · Switzerland
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