Testing DNS Servers

How DNS-MNS tests and ranks DNS servers

Testing DNS Servers

DNS-MNS provides comprehensive testing of DNS servers to find the fastest ones for your connection.

How Testing Works

When you select Test Gaming DNS from the main menu, the tool performs two types of tests on each DNS server:

1. Ping Test (ICMP)

The tool sends ICMP packets to each DNS server and measures the round-trip time:

# Internally runs something like:
ping -c 3 -W 2 1.1.1.1

• Sends 3 pings per server
• 2-second timeout per ping
• Measures average response time

2. DNS Query Test

If dig is installed, the tool also measures actual DNS query response time:

# Internally runs something like:
dig @1.1.1.1 google.com +time=2 +tries=1

This tests how quickly the DNS server can resolve domain names.

Scoring Algorithm

DNS-MNS uses a weighted scoring system to rank servers:

Test	Weight
Ping Time	70%
DNS Response Time	30%

The formula:

score = (ping_time * 0.7) + (dns_response_time * 0.3)

Lower scores are better. Servers are ranked from lowest to highest score.

DNS Categories

You can choose to test specific categories of DNS servers:

International Gaming DNS

Well-known global DNS providers:

• Cloudflare (1.1.1.1)
• Google (8.8.8.8)
• Quad9 (9.9.9.9)
• OpenDNS (208.67.222.222)
• AdGuard (94.140.14.14)

Best for: General use, reliable performance worldwide

Regional/Middle East DNS

DNS servers optimized for the Middle East region:

• Shecan
• Electro
• Begzar
• 50+ Iranian ISP DNS servers

Best for: Users in Iran, bypassing restrictions

Gaming Optimized DNS

DNS servers designed for low-latency gaming:

• ExitLag
• WTFast
• NoPing
• Haste
• RadarGame

Best for: Lowest latency for online gaming

VPN/Privacy DNS

Privacy-focused DNS providers:

• Surfshark DNS
• NordVPN DNS
• ProtonVPN DNS

Best for: Privacy-conscious users

Additional Iranian DNS

90+ additional DNS servers that work in Iran

Best for: Backup options when primary servers are slow

Understanding Results

After testing, results are color-coded:

Color	Ping Time	Quality
Green	< 20ms	Excellent
Yellow	20-50ms	Good
Red	> 50ms	Fair

Example output:

TOP 3 DNS SERVERS

#1 Shecan
   Location: Iran
   Primary:   178.22.122.100
   Secondary: 185.51.200.2
   Ping: 15ms (Excellent)
   DNS Response: 23ms

#2 Electro
   Location: Iran
   Primary:   37.152.182.112
   Secondary: 37.152.182.113
   Ping: 18ms (Excellent)
   DNS Response: 28ms

Testing Duration

Test duration depends on:

• Number of servers - Testing all 375+ servers takes longer
• Your connection - Slower connections take more time
• Server responsiveness - Unresponsive servers timeout after 2 seconds

Typical durations:

Category	Servers	Duration
International Gaming	~93	1-2 min
Regional/Middle East	~124	2-3 min
Gaming Optimized	~37	30 sec
All Servers	375+	5-7 min

Testing Tips

Close bandwidth-heavy applications before testing for more accurate results.

Results may vary based on time of day and network conditions. Consider testing at different times.

For the most accurate results:

1. Use a wired connection if possible
2. Close downloads and streaming apps
3. Test during your typical gaming hours
4. Run tests multiple times to confirm results