MikroTik Router Configuration DNS And Web Proxy Setup

Have you ever heard of DNS over HTTPS (DoH)? If you're not familiar with it, let me explain. DoH is a protocol that encrypts your Domain Name System (DNS) traffic, which is the way your device translates domain names into IP addresses that it can understand. It provides an extra layer of privacy and security by preventing your internet service provider (ISP) or other third parties from tracking your browsing activity and potentially intercepting your data. With DoH, you can keep your browsing habits more private and secure.

MikroTik Tutorial: How to enable DNS over HTTPS (DoH)

Now, you may be wondering how to enable DoH on your MikroTik router. Don't worry, it's easy! Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Create a DNS server group

The first step is to create a DNS server group. Go to IP > DNS > Settings and click on the "Servers" tab. Click on "Add" to create a new server group. Give your group a name, such as "DoH DNS Servers". In the "Servers" field, enter the following DoH servers:

https://dns.google/dns-query
https://cloudflare-dns.com/dns-query
https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query

Make sure to click "Apply" to save your changes.

Step 2: Create a script

The next step is to create a script that will update your DNS settings to use the new server group. Go to System > Scripts and click on "Add". Give your script a name, such as "Enable DoH". In the "Source" field, enter the following code:

/ip dns set servers=DoH DNS Servers

Make sure to click "Apply" to save your changes.

Step 3: Schedule the script

The final step is to schedule the script to run on a regular basis. Go to System > Scheduler and click on "Add". Give your schedule a name, such as "Enable DoH Schedule". In the "Interval" field, choose how often you want the script to run (for example, every day at 2am). In the "On Event" field, enter the name of your script ("Enable DoH"). Make sure to click "Apply" to save your changes.

That's it! You've now enabled DNS over HTTPS on your MikroTik router. Enjoy your extra layer of privacy and security.

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If you ever want to disable DoH, simply comment out the line in your script by adding a "#" at the beginning of the line, like this:

#/ip dns set servers=DoH DNS Servers

Or, you can delete the "On Event" field in your scheduler to stop the script from running.

By enabling DoH, you're taking an important step to protect your online privacy and security. With DoH, you can feel more confident that your browsing activity isn't being tracked or intercepted by third parties. So go ahead and give it a try!