Take control of your network with Personal DNS Server — a lightweight, privacy-focused DNS server that runs entirely on your Windows PC. No cloud services, no subscriptions, no data leaving your machine. Every DNS query is resolved locally, giving you complete visibility and control over your network traffic. WHY YOU NEED YOUR OWN DNS SERVER Whether you are a developer testing local services, a privacy advocate who wants zero-knowledge DNS resolution, or a home network enthusiast mapping custom hostnames, Personal DNS Server puts the power of enterprise-grade DNS in a beautiful, modern Windows app. Unlike cloud-based DNS services that log your browsing habits, Personal DNS Server keeps everything on your device. Your queries never leave your network — period. KEY CAPABILITIES ★ One-Click Server Control — Start or stop your DNS server instantly. No command lines, no configuration files to edit manually. Just click and go. ★ Live Query Log — Watch DNS queries arrive in real time with color-coded result badges. See exactly which queries are resolved locally, which are forwarded upstream, and which return NXDOMAIN — all at a glance. ★ Custom DNS Records — Map any hostname to any IP address. Perfect for local development (api.myapp.local → 127.0.0.1), home lab setups (nas.home → 192.168.1.50), or blocking unwanted domains. ★ Real-Time Statistics — Monitor total queries, local resolutions, forwarded requests, failed lookups, and server uptime through elegant dashboard cards that update every two seconds. ★ Built-In DNS Lookup Tool — Test DNS resolution directly from the app without opening a terminal. Verify your custom records work correctly before pointing devices to your server. ★ Configurable Listen Address and Port — Bind to any network interface. Default port 5353 works without administrator privileges, or use standard port 53 when running elevated. ★ Zone File Persistence — Your custom DNS records are automatically saved and restored between sessions. Configure once, use forever. PERFECT FOR • Developers needing local DNS for microservices and containers • Privacy-conscious users who refuse to send DNS queries to third parties • Home network administrators mapping friendly names to local devices • IT professionals testing DNS configurations before deployment • Anyone who wants to understand and control their DNS traffic MODERN WINDOWS EXPERIENCE Built with WinUI 3, Personal DNS Server features a polished interface with dark/light theme support, smooth animations, and a responsive layout that looks great on any screen size. The server-first hero panel shows your status at a glance — green means running, gray means stopped. Get Personal DNS Server today and take back control of your DNS. Your network, your rules, your privacy.