I've been relying on Cloudflare DNS, specifically the addresses 1.1.1.2 and 1.0.0.2, for years, but recently I've encountered significant problems. For example, when using 1.1.1.2 on one of my office machines, I couldn't load any websites or even ping anything. However, switching to 8.8.8.8 resolved the issue. Has anyone else faced similar problems with Cloudflare DNS? What DNS do you prefer now, and why?
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I ran into a similar issue months back where 1.1.1.1 was messing with my Discord. Switching to 8.8.8.8 fixed it at first, but curiously, when I switched back after a day, everything was fine again. Weird, right?
Why not just use 1.1.1.1 instead of 1.1.1.2? The .1 version doesn't block anything. If you're finding that 1.1.1.2 is blocking things you need, just go with 1.1.1.1. Plus, to be safe, consider having multiple DNS providers lined up. It really helps when one service is acting up!
I've been using Quad9 with ECS enabled on their resolvers, and it seems to provide a good balance of speed and security for my needs. If you're looking for alternatives, it's worth checking out.
Cloudflare has been really ramping up their malware blocking lately. So if you're having issues, it might not be just you; it could be something on their end. If you aren't getting results, check your filter settings, or keep an eye out for any Cloudflare alerts that might explain the downtime.
If you're unable to ping anything, that suggests it's not strictly a DNS issue. I've been using Cloudflare for ages without problems. Still, it's good to troubleshoot! Maybe try running a tracert to see if there's a connection issue somewhere along the line.
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