1.0.0.1 is its backup address; 1.1.1.2 and 1.1.1.3 offer malware and adult-content filtering.
1.1.1.1 belongs to APNIC, the Asia-Pacific address registry, which partnered with Cloudflare to run the resolver; for years the address was barely usable because so much misconfigured equipment sent junk traffic to it. Cloudflare commits to not selling query data and to deleting logs that identify users within 25 hours, audited by a third party.
Facts
- Address
- 1.1.1.1
- Owner
- Cloudflare (AS13335), operated with APNIC
On a Mac
To use it on a Mac, add 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 (and 2606:4700:4700::1111 for IPv6) under System Settings › Network › Details › DNS. Check it works with dig @1.1.1.1 apple.com. It also answers DNS over HTTPS at https://cloudflare-dns.com/dns-query.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1.1.1.1?
Cloudflare's free public DNS resolver. Set it as your DNS server and Cloudflare answers your name lookups instead of your ISP.
Is 1.1.1.1 faster than my ISP's DNS?
Often, because Cloudflare has servers close to most users. Run the DNS speed test to compare from your own connection.
What is the difference between 1.1.1.1 and 1.1.1.2?
1.1.1.2 adds malware blocking and 1.1.1.3 adds malware and adult-content blocking. 1.1.1.1 doesn't filter.