Simplify setup with Custom DNS
With NordLayer’s Custom DNS in private gateways, all DNS queries run through your own or trusted third-party servers—improving security, performance, and reliability.
- Built on NordVPN standards
- Easy integration
- For SMBs and enterprises
- 24/7 customer support
14-day money-back guarantee
THE BENEFITS
Why should you use Custom DNS?
Relying on your ISP’s DNS isn’t always best for business. With NordLayer, you can set up Custom DNS to decide how and where your DNS requests are handled, giving your company greater control over security, speed, and reliability.
Retain your DNS resolvers & rules
NordLayer Custom DNS enables you to connect your own or third-party resolvers to private gateways, so you can keep using your current rules and policies.
Perform your own traffic inspection
Continue monitoring and inspecting DNS traffic with your own rules while connected to NordLayer, maintaining visibility and control.
Business continuity
Optimized performance and increased reliability should mean less disruption to your team’s workflows and no need for managers to work around downtime.
Tailored DNS performance
Custom DNS lets you use your own DNS servers while benefiting from NordLayer’s secure private gateways.
Custom DNS feature available with our Core plan
Seamless protection
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FEATURE BREAKDOWN
How Custom DNS works
Without it, devices rely on request processing via a public DNS server, which handles large volumes of requests. A third-party DNS utilizes private servers to handle only your business requests.
With NordLayer
- Increased speed and performance
- Safely route through a third-party DNS to public servers
- Route your custom DNS to proxy servers
Without NordLayer
- Public DNS servers have a larger volume of requests to process
- Reliant on congested public infrastructure
- Far less secure than a private DNS server
GETTING STARTED
Apply Custom DNS in a few simple clicks
Log in to the Control Panel
Open your NordLayer admin dashboard.
Select a Virtual Private Gateway
Choose a server with a dedicated IP.
Add your trusted DNS settings
Add your preferred DNS servers and rules.
Save & apply
All users connected to the configured VPGs will now follow your DNS rules automatically.
CREDIBILITY
The choice of leading companies worldwide
Fastest support of any service or vendor I've used. They're always there, just a click away in their website instant chat, and the support folks are knowledgeable and resolve queries quickly.
- Paul H
Simple to install and operate, no funny business, and so fast that our teams don't notice they are using it.
- Chris
We were looking for an easy way to securely connect our remote workforce to our infrastructure. This is it. Awesomely quick, friendly, and efficient support. Got us up and running in no time.
- Ludovic
NordLayer by numbers
11,000+
Businesses protected
10 min
Average time to deploy
30+
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Protect your business with NordLayer
Start routing your DNS queries to custom DNS servers or chat with our cybersecurity specialist now.
14-day money-back guarantee
Additional info
Frequently asked questions
NordLayer uses public DNS servers when a custom DNS is not configured. Our solution facilitates connections to these servers ensuring protection against unwanted sites or users over the internet.
Setting up a private DNS for business use takes - on average - around five minutes, which includes switching over from your current DNS. For further information or guidance on doing this, please contact our support team.