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Enhance DNS guide with policies.json reference
Updated the DNS configuration guide to include 'policies.json' as an alternative to 'brave-debloater.reg' for changing the DNS provider.
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# DNS Configuration Guide
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This guide explains how Brave handles DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and how to change the provider if you don’t want to use the default AdGuard DNS setup from `brave-debloater.reg`.
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This guide explains how Brave handles DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and how to change the provider if you don’t want to use the default AdGuard DNS setup from `brave-debloater.reg` or `policies.json`.
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> **Note:** Once Brave is managed by policy, DNS settings in the UI will be locked and cannot be changed manually.
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## ⚙️ Current Default (from brave-debloater.reg)
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## ⚙️ Current Default
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DnsOverHttpsMode = "secure"
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To switch providers:
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1. Open the `brave-debloater.reg` file in a text editor.
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1. Open the `brave-debloater.reg` or `policies.json` file in a text editor.
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2. Replace the line: `"DnsOverHttpsTemplates"="https://dns.adguard-dns.com/dns-query"`
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with your preferred DoH URL from the list above.
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3. Save and re-import the `.reg` file (double-click it again).
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3. Save and setup the `.reg` or `.json` file again, as always.
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4. Restart Brave.
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5. Verify the change in: `brave://policy`
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