Failure interpretation
If the reproducible check fails, re-check endpoint values, protocol, and local interception before blaming the target.
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What is DNS?
What is DNS?: definition, mechanism, reproducible checks, and what it means for dedicated static residential operation.
Quick answer
DNS translates names into addresses; every proxied request starts with a lookup somewhere.
Direct definition
How the mechanism works
Reproducible checks
Static-residential implication
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What is DNS?: definition, mechanism, reproducible checks, and what it means for dedicated static residential operation.
DNS translates names into addresses; every proxied request starts with a lookup somewhere.
How it works, step by step
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Direct definition
DNS translates names into addresses; every proxied request starts with a lookup somewhere.
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How it works with proxies
Local resolution leaks lookups off the identity; SOCKS5's hostname form moves resolution to the endpoint.
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Static-residential implication
Keep lookups on the endpoint identity: remote DNS in every managed profile.
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Reproducible check
Run a DNS leak test through the profile; resolver results should match the endpoint region.
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Frequently asked questions
Does what is dns? matter for managed accounts?
Yes - it is one of the signals that ties a profile to one identity. Verify it in the periodic connection audit.
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