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Quick Start

This guide will help you find and configure the fastest DNS servers for your connection in just a few steps.

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Step 1: Install DNS-MNS

Option A: Download the binary (Recommended) Go to the Releases page and download the binary for your platform. Then make it executable and run it: 
chmod +x dns-mns-linux-amd64
./dns-mns-linux-amd64
On Windows, just double-click the .exe file. Option B: One-line install 
curl -sSL https://gitlab.com/E-Gurl/dns-mns/-/raw/main/install.sh | bash
This automatically detects your OS and architecture and installs the correct binary.

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Step 2: Launch the Tool

After installation, run: 
dns-mns
If using the binary directly, run it from wherever you downloaded it. You’ll see the main menu: 
【 MAIN MENU 】

  [1]  Test & Benchmark DNS
  [2]  Set / Reset DNS
  [3]  Encrypted DNS
  [4]  Security & Privacy
  [5]  Smart Proxy (Auto-Fallback)
  [6]  Live Dashboard
  [7]  Smart Recommend
  [8]  Advanced Evasion Suite
  [9]  Help & About
  [10] DNS Leak Test Dashboard
  [11] Passwall Integration
  [12] MikroTik Integration
  [0]  Exit

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Step 3: Test DNS Servers

Press 1 to test DNS servers. You’ll see a category selection menu: 
Select DNS category to test:

  [1] International Gaming DNS
  [2] Regional/Middle East DNS
  [3] Gaming Optimized DNS
  [4] VPN/Privacy DNS
  [5] Additional Iranian DNS
  [6] Test ALL DNS Servers

  [0] Back to Main Menu
For Iranian users: Start with option 2 (Regional/Middle East DNS) or option 3 (Gaming Optimized DNS) for best results.

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Step 4: Wait for Results

The tool will test each DNS server and show a progress bar: 
Testing DNS servers...
[████████████████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░] 60%
Testing takes 1-5 minutes depending on how many servers you selected.

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Step 5: View Top Results

After testing completes, you’ll see the top 3 DNS servers: 
TOP 3 DNS SERVERS

#1 Shecan
   Location: Iran
   Primary:   178.22.122.100
   Secondary: 185.51.200.2
   Ping: 15ms (Excellent)

#2 Electro
   Location: Iran
   Primary:   37.152.182.112
   Secondary: 37.152.182.113
   Ping: 18ms (Excellent)

#3 Cloudflare
   Location: Global
   Primary:   1.1.1.1
   Secondary: 1.0.0.1
   Ping: 25ms (Good)

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Step 6: Apply the Best DNS

The tool will ask if you want to apply one of the top DNS servers: 
Would you like to apply one of these DNS servers? (y/n): y
Enter selection (1-3): 1
The tool will request administrator/sudo privileges to change your DNS settings.

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Step 7: Verify It’s Working

After applying, test your connection: 
ping google.com
If you’re getting responses, you’re all set.

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Step 8: Encrypted DNS and Tunnel Workflows

For enhanced privacy and censorship resilience:
  • Main Menu → [3] Encrypted DNS for DoH/DoT/DNSCrypt tests and local encrypted proxy controls
  • Main Menu → [8] Advanced Evasion Suite for sing-box protocols and Tunnel Suite workflows (DNSTT/Slipstream/Paqet)
What are DoH/DoT/DNSCrypt?
  • DNS over HTTPS (DoH): Encrypts DNS queries using HTTPS (port 443)
  • DNS over TLS (DoT): Encrypts DNS queries using TLS (port 853)
  • DNSCrypt: Encrypts and authenticates DNS traffic between client and resolver using the DNSCrypt protocol
Encrypted DNS menu actions include provider testing, DoH health checks, and starting/stopping local DoH/DoT or DNSCrypt proxy services. Advanced Evasion menu includes Tunnel Suite for profile-based tunnel operations:
  • profile create/list/select/import/export
  • start/stop/status/logs
  • resolver scan and health checks
These protocols can help bypass DNS filtering and blocking, which is particularly useful in regions with internet restrictions.
The tool tests 28+ DoH/DoT providers including international (Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, NextDNS, RethinkDNS) and regional (Shecan, Electro, RadarGame) options, plus DNSCrypt providers.

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Resetting DNS

If you want to go back to your default DNS settings, run dns-mns and select option 3 from the main menu. This resets your DNS to automatic (DHCP), meaning your router/ISP will provide DNS servers again.

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Next Steps

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