Does the iOS app do more than change wi-fi DNS settings?

Zero Trust 1.1.1.1
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If I go into iOS Settings → Wi-Fi → DNS and set it to manually use 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1, is that doing the same thing as the 1.1.1.1 iOS app?

I assume the app is doing more, but I can’t find that documented anywhere.

Thanks!

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It’s using DoH or DoT, so it’s encrypting the DNS connection. If you go to https://1.1.1.1/help, you’ll see what it’s doing.

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Very helpful. Thanks @sdayman!

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No. Beyond encryption, that setting changes your DNS on the exact wifi (SSID) you are configuring at that moment, it does not change other wifi connections, nor cellular.

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That’s the info I was looking for. Thanks @thedaveCA!