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- Use a DNS resolver finder that narrows 30 global public resolvers based on user priorities like privacy, malware blocking, parental controls, speed, IPv6, or jurisdiction.
- Evaluate resolvers with hard filters for transport, DNSSEC, IPv6, jurisdiction, and operator type, along with scored and ranked priorities.
- Benchmark DNS-over-HTTPS round-trip time from your browser to each DoH-capable resolver to determine speed, noting that plain-DNS-only resolvers can't be tested this way.
- Consider research findings: encrypted transports (DoH/DoT) add minimal latency, but performance varies by provider and region; DNSSEC validation is essential for security.
- Choose operators based on logging policies, jurisdiction, and features like EDNS Client Subnet or ODoH for privacy, and prioritize well-run providers for reliability.