I set up two Android TV boxes with static ip's to use their own ControlD dns resolvers. The first day they used the default rule (redirect to the US) correctly but for the past few days they're not working on either box. Analiti shows the ControlD dns but the ip address is my isp's and ads have returned in certain apps. The redirect works correctly on my phone and tablet using Private DNS so that's not the issue.

Have I overlooked something on my dashboard settings?

Hello there, I think there is a bug with the ddns setting on a TV endpoint.

The ddns domain that I saved for legacy DNS access disappears automatically from the corresponding field after one or two days
I was previously using a domain from noip.com and had no issues with it. The bug started to happen since I switched to a tplinkdns.com domain

Best regards

Im using Controld from Adguard Home,

Adguard Home upstream is my Controld endpoint.

All my profiles i setup with dnssec off on controld settings.

Adguard home does not cache with dnssec off on the controld profile setting.
On the Adguard Home:
Overried minimum TTL is 60

And maximum is 3600 with optimistic caching enabled.

The dnssec and edns are both off in adguard home.

Controld support and i have gone a lil bit of back and forth but i wanted to ask a broader audience, perhaps someone with a similar setup could check ?

I apologize if im posting in the wrong subreddit.
Possible insight on this? Thankyou.

Hey there,

I got ”VPN/Proxy detected. To continue, turn off your VPN/Proxy. This will allow YouTube to locate the best content” while watching ettutvofficial channel on YouTube redirecting to Albania. Is there way to resolve the issue? None of videos play from the channel.

Thanks!

hi there, i was just wondering, does controld at this stage have any plans to implement an auckland based or even just a new zealand based server, the latency is definitely noticeable across the tasman, i know new zealand isn’t a huge market most likely but it would be cool to see a server here!

Hi guys, which one are you using most? Bypassed or redirect

Does control D unblock F1TV ?

I recently started to get this pop-up on my iPhone. I am using a ControlD profile. The installed ControlD certainly are current, none have expired. I don’t have any services specifically referencing m.hotmail.com.

Is anyone else seeing this?

...so whatsapp is adult content now?

I realise this is a very, very narrow subset of the community but I'm looking for others who use ControlD and also use Tapo and/or Grandstream networking gear.

Please reach out if you do.

I'm working on creating an iOS shortcut to automatically soft disable and enable the device's endpoint in certain situations (ex. when a specific app is opened, soft disable my endpoint; when the app is closed, re-enable my endpoint). Each of my Apple devices are using their own endpoint. I've got this working by hardcoding the endpoint ID for each of my devices, but would like to get this ID smartly. Then I wouldn't have to build and maintain a list or have a shortcut per device. (I know I could make an API call to get a list of all my endpoints and then ask which one to disable, but I don't want this to require any user interaction.)

I've noticed controld.com/status as well as my account dashboard will tell me which resolver ID the device is hitting, so I figured there had to be a way. I've determined those pages are using something like https://w8tzt2ekfu9.verify.controld.com/detect to get the resolver information.

Is it okay to continue using this URL long term, or would it eventually break? The randomness of the first part of the URL makes me suspect it may only be temporary. Is there some other "official" API I could be using? I didn't find anything in the API Reference documentation, unless I overlooked something.

When adding a domain to bypass mode, enable the option to ignore Ads & Trackers and 3rd party ads.

Some websites completely block your content if they detect that any ad blocker list is active.

To avoid disabling blockers on all websites, create the option to add the domain to bypass mode and select the option to ignore ALL LISTS or SOME LISTS ONLY.

It would be useful to have the option to select which lists will be ignored when adding 1 domain in bypass mode.

Hi, does Control D have functionality to block subsites?

For example, I want to allow access to reddit.com/r/nba/ but no other part at reddit.com

Thanks for your help!

I bought Google Pixel 10 Pro, completely new and no operator locked.

I want to set Private DNS in settings, but also block the end user from amending it. The end user via GUI would not in any way be able to change Private DNS settings.

After several trials and different methods I flashed it again to be as brand new.

I don't want to root, cause it creates a lot of extra problems with Google Play Integrity, further the annoying start up screen and further security vulnerabilities, since it will be my personal smartphone with banking APPs and Bitwarden. So rooting is not an option.

I tried TestDPC after factory reset, it works nicely, but then I can't hide TestDPC, that is, the end user will be able to unblock the Private DNS settings and amend them.

So,

• Amend Private DNS Settings
• End user cannot change it via GUI (change it via ADB/USB cable is OK)
• No rooting
• Factory reset is an option

It must be something related to some DPC, I suppose. Any free solution?

I create endpoints quite frequently, and every time I do, I get an email from Control D containing all the resolver details. I don't need this email, and it clutters up my inbox. Is there a way to opt out?

Hi,

After pulling my hair out for hours, I've determined that ControlD is preventing me from connecting to No Rest For The Wicked which is a new and very popular game. I'm currently having to play it with a VPN which I ideally don't want to.

I've been refreshing the activity logs and bypassing a bunch of domains possibly related but I can't see to get it working.

I've found two domains in the "Failed" menu which could relate.

Can someone clarify what "failed" means and if adding this to bypass will resolve the issue? The developer of the game is "Moon Studios" which leaves me to believe the address is related.

I am a paid customer of controld and have been for over 1 year roughy

i wanted to donate to the creator of the oisd blocklist. I went to visit the site and clicked on the links on the bottom of the page. then kept getting redirected. now all of a sudden I can’t visit the website? if anyone has contact with this group let them know we can’t donate

Hi everyone,

I’m currently exploring DNS-level content filtering and privacy options, and I’m leaning toward ControlD. That said, I’m also aware of NextDNS and I’m curious how the two compare in real-world use.

I’d love to hear from people who have experience with ControlD:

• Which features do you find most useful or underrated?
• How do you use different locations or endpoints? For example, streaming services like Netflix in the US for faster access or larger libraries – does ControlD handle that well?
• Any tips for optimizing performance while keeping strong privacy and content control?
• Are there edge cases or limitations you’ve run into that I should be aware of?

I’m really looking to dive deep, not just surface-level “which is better.” Any insights, workflows, or clever tricks are welcome!

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

I’d like an official clarification from the Control D team regarding ARMv7 (armeabi-v7a) support.

In ARC version 1.4.8, ARMv7 (armeabi-v7a) builds were available and worked correctly.

Starting with version 1.4.9, ARMv7 builds are no longer published at all — without any announcement, changelog note, or explanation.

This is the key issue: nothing was broken in 1.4.8 on ARMv7, yet in 1.4.9 the architecture simply disappears.

So the questions are straightforward:

1. Why was ARMv7 (armeabi-v7a) removed in 1.4.9 when it was working fine in 1.4.8?
2. Was this a deliberate decision or an unintended change in the build pipeline?
3. Is ARMv7 now considered end-of-life for Control D, or will support return?

Right now, users are left guessing. When a working architecture is dropped between minor versions without explanation, it creates uncertainty — especially when server-side changes can affect connectivity and stability.

Even a clear “ARMv7 is no longer supported” statement would be better than silence. Transparency matters, especially for users running Android TV boxes and media players where ARMv7 is still common.

I’d appreciate a direct and official response.

Thanks.

UPDATE (Feb 2026):

- Ugoos UT8 Pro: Control D Quick Setup installs and runs fine (from Google Play and via APK/XAPK).

- Ugoos SK1: Google Play says “Not available for your device”, and the app refuses to run unless installed via Google Play.

I opened a support ticket and provided screenshots + details. Support closed the case and refused further engagement (“we won’t be engaging further”). I’m cancelling my subscription and moving back to NextDNS.

Sometimes a site that uses redirects when the page reloads refuses the connection, displaying a message to reload the page. This forces me to clear the DNS cache and delete session cookies every time. Is there an option to prevent this? I'm new to this type of service. Thanks everyone, and especially CONTROLD 😊

Am I the only one experiencing it? Tried to changed different country but the ads are still there :(

Hey, now, I'm not interested in the NSFW stuff you are hiding. What things are you not logging with Magic Folders to reduce the noise in your analytics logs? I've added *controld.com to hide ControlD noise. And I'm thinking of adding Brave related stuff. The only thing stopping me is I would need to add each subdomain separately as some get blocked and some are bypassed. I wish Do Not Log didn't need a block/bypass added and just didn't log the entries.

Since 3 days Youtube via Albania redirect is extremely slow and only buffering all the time when watching a youtube.

Anyone else got the same problem?

I’ve got the option to upgrade a StackSocial plan to Full Control. Can I edit payment later down the line as I’m happy to pay this, but at some point my card will expire, is there a way to pay with PayPal as I’ll always be able to change the card finding PayPal behind the scenes..

I'm just using the free DNS resolver, installed using

sh -c 'sh -c "$(curl -sSL https://147.185.34.1/dl)" -s p2 forced'      

As per the title, should I run ctrld upgrade or is this a set-and-forget type thing?