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So my ISP's router doesn't support changing the DNS server (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) by AgreeableLandscape@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Presumably so you'll be forced to use their DNS, which lets them know what sites you go to. So thanks for that Shaw.

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[–] Cras 2 points 1 year ago

Changing your DNS doesn't stop your ISP seeing what sites you visit unless you use a VPN. DNS just resolves an address to an IP. Your requests (with destination IP attached) will still pass through their network gear and be able to be logged should they wish to.