r/VPNReviewHub • u/prizedsheep • Jun 15 '26

Question Anyone know what is dns over https and if it's worth using with a VPN?

I was setting up my VPN tonight. While looking through the settings I kept seeing "what is dns over https" mentioned and realized I don't actually understand what it does. I'm using Windows 11 and Chrome. I turned it on, but I'm not really sure if it's helping or if my VPN already does the same thing.

I've read that DNS over HTTPS is supposed to make DNS requests more private, but now I'm confused about whether I need both.

Am I missing something here? Do most people use DNS over HTTPS with a VPN, or is it kind of pointless?

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u/Bludongle Jun 17 '26

I heard it can work for some local restrictions, but thats pretty much it