Can I use cloudflare public dns in /etc/resolv.conf for VPS?

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by Frankfree, May 28, 2019.

  1. Frankfree

    Frankfree Registered Member

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    I want to use cloudflare public dns 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 in my VPS /etc/resolv.conf

    right now I use google . Do you advise me to do so ? Is it possible for a VPS?
     
    Frankfree, May 28, 2019
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  2. reasonablePrivacy

    reasonablePrivacy Registered Member

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    Yes, it is possible.
    Be aware that resolv.conf is generated by some programs, so manual change of that file may be overridden in future.
     
    reasonablePrivacy, May 28, 2019
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  3. Frankfree

    Frankfree Registered Member

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    No it is not overwritten at least for the last 10 years that I use variety of linux VPS . I am talking about virtual private servers
     
    Frankfree, May 29, 2019
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