How to Install Unbound on Windows 10

Unbound is a free, open-source Domain Name System (DNS) server which is designed to be fast and secure. It can be used to improve performance and privacy of DNS queries on your Windows 10 computer.

Here's how to install Unbound on Windows 10:

Step 1: Download Unbound

To begin, download the latest version of Unbound for Windows from the official website http://unbound.net/download.html.

Step 2: Extract the Zip File

Once the download is complete, extract the contents of the zip file to a folder of your choice.

Step 3: Set Up Configuration File

Next, open the unbound.conf file located in the unbound-x.x.x\etc folder. This file contains the configuration settings for Unbound.

You can use the default configuration or modify it according to your preferences. Once you are done with the configuration, save the document.

Step 4: Start Unbound

To start Unbound, go to the extracted folder location and click on the unbound.exe file. This will start the DNS server and it will begin listening to DNS queries.

Step 5: Test Unbound

To make sure that Unbound is working properly, open a command prompt and type:

nslookup <your domain>

If you see the IP address of the domain you entered, this means that Unbound is working properly.

Conclusion

This concludes the installation of Unbound on Windows 10. You can now enjoy faster and more secure DNS queries on your computer.

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