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Configure le_dns on iOS & iPadOS

Privacy-first DNS on iPhone and iPad

iOS offers two approaches: per-network DNS (simple, unencrypted) and DNS configuration profiles (system-wide, encrypted). For full privacy, the profile method is the way to go. Why change your DNS?

Method 1: Wi-Fi DNS (per network)

This changes DNS for a specific Wi-Fi network. It does not cover mobile data and does not encrypt queries.

  1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi
  2. Tap the ⓘ next to your network name
  3. Scroll down to Configure DNS
  4. Tap it and select Manual
  5. Remove existing entries, then add:
    • 51.75.96.82
    • 51.89.95.33
    • 151.115.80.165
  6. Tap Save

iOS and iPadOS support configuration profiles (.mobileconfig) that enable DoH or DoT system-wide — including cellular data. This is the only way to get encrypted DNS on iOS without jailbreaking.

How to install a DNS profile

  1. Generate a DoH profile for https://ledns.eu/dns-query using a trusted profile generator such as dns.notjakob.com
  2. Download the .mobileconfig file to your device
  3. Go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management
  4. Tap the downloaded profile → Install
  5. Enter your passcode and confirm installation

Once installed, the profile applies to all connections — Wi-Fi and cellular — with DoH encryption.

Verify the profile is active

Go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management and confirm the profile is listed and active.

Verify it works

Visit dnsleaktest.com — the DNS servers shown should belong to le_dns. With a profile installed, you should see ledns.eu as the resolver.

For Wi-Fi DNS, you can also verify by going back to Settings → Wi-Fi → ⓘ → Configure DNS and confirming the le_dns IPs are listed.