How to tunnel DNS through NordVPN?

General Discussion
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Hi all, I’m a bit of a noob when it comes to Linux and networking and general, but trying my best to learn. I’ve been able to get my NordVPN set up by using the dietpi-vpn tool, and when checking the external IP it seems to be routed properly. However, when I use something to check the DNS, it shows my ISP instead of going through Nord.

Are there some specific settings I need to change somewhere to make sure the DNS queries are going through the VPN?

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which DNS server has been set?

cat /etc/resolv.conf
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Ah it looks like it is going to my router at 192.168.1.1. What should I change it to, to make it go through the vpn?

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You are using DHCP or Static IP?

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I’m using Static IP

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In this case you should be able to change DNS server via dietpi-config.

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I see. Would I just put the NordVPN DNS servers ( 103.86.96.100 and 103.86.99.100) as a custom address in the Static DNS section of the adapter options? Does that tunnel it through the VPN?

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Usually any public DNS provider should do