When using private browsing on iOS 17, Safari overwrites your DNS settings and routes DNS queries to Apple even if you don't use iCloud Private Relay. DNS queries will be routed to this server. This affects businesses and families who are using DNS settings from Cloudflare and OpenDNS to block inappropriate content.
Yes, I had the same issue. If you have a capable firewall at home, make sure you block DoH (DNS over HTTPS) and DoT (DNS over TLS). That should fix it.
Yes, I had the same issue. If you have a capable firewall at home, make sure you block DoH (DNS over HTTPS) and DoT (DNS over TLS). That should fix it.
Thanks. I have a feeling my router (Airport Extreme) does not support that ability. May be time to get a new one.
Turning off “Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection” in Safari’s advanced settings restored the use of my choice of DNS (1.1.1.3).
It would be great if Apple provided an option that offered the best of both worlds: fingerprint protection and DNS-based content filtering.
ios17 private browsing overrides DNS
