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Private DNS with Swiss Security Standards

ApexGuard protects website lookups by securing DNS requests inside the encrypted VPN connection and resolving them through Apex-owned network.

Swiss-built privacy
DNS leak protection
No browsing history logs
Privately owned infrastructure

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What Private DNS Does

Every website visit starts with a DNS request. By default, your ISP handles it. ApexGuard replaces that path with encrypted DNS handling through private resolvers inside the VPN tunnel.

Reduce DNS Exposure

DNS requests can reveal which websites your device tries to reach. Private DNS protects those lookups from your ISP, public Wi-Fi provider, and local network observers.

Help Prevent DNS Leaks

A DNS leak can happen when requests bypass the VPN and reach your ISP. ApexGuard Private DNS keeps them inside the protected connection, reducing accidental exposure.

Keep Browsing Smooth and Reliable

ApexGuard Private DNS delivers fast, reliable resolution across browsing, streaming, transactions, work, and travel, routing DNS requests through the encrypted VPN tunnel.

Why DNS Leaks Can Happen

DNS leaks happen when lookups leave the VPN and reach your ISP or third-party DNS. ApexGuard Private DNS keeps them inside the protected connection through ApexGuard infrastructure.

Network Setting Changes

Manual configuration, operating system updates, or network changes can cause a device to use DNS servers outside the protected VPN connection

Incorrect VPN Routing

Some VPN setups may allow DNS requests to travel outside the encrypted tunnel, exposing website lookups through the user’s normal internet provider

Third-Party Apps

Certain apps, browser extensions, security tools, or network utilities may alter DNS behavior or send requests outside the intended path

Malicious DNS Changes

Malware or unauthorized software can change DNS settings and redirect website lookups through unsafe or untrusted resolvers

ISP DNS Redirection

Some internet providers redirect DNS requests through their own systems, exposing browsing patterns or overriding preferred DNS settings.

Private DNS Protection Online

Every browsing session starts with a DNS request. Instead of traveling through default provider channels, ApexGuard handles those requests through a protected path for safer everyday use.

1. Your Device

You connect to ApexGuard.

2. ApexGuard VPN Connection

Your DNS request stays protected.

3. Private DNS Resolvers

Routed through ApexGuard servers.

4. Websites or Apps

Browsing continues with stronger privacy.

The Risks of a DNS Leak

A DNS leak can expose website lookups even when your VPN is active. If DNS requests leave the encrypted tunnel, your activity may become visible to your ISP, public Wi-Fi, or third-party resolvers.

Network Visibility

In monitored or restrictive network environments, exposed DNS requests may reveal which websites or online services a user tries to access.

Phishing Attacks

Manipulated DNS requests can increase the risk of fake websites, phishing pages, harmful redirects, or targeted attacks based on the services a user visits.

Browsing Privacy Loss

A DNS leak can reveal parts of your browsing activity, network details, and approximate location, weakening the privacy layer a VPN is designed to provide.

When Private DNS Matters

Private DNS strengthens privacy around the websites and services you access, especially on shared networks, while traveling, and during everyday browsing.

Public Wi-Fi

Shared networks in cafés, airports, hotels, and coworking spaces expose your browsing. ApexGuard Private DNS helps reduce that visibility.

Everyday Browsing

Search, read, shop, stream, message, and browse with stronger protection for website lookups behind your online activity.

Travel and Remote Work

Stay protected when connecting from hotels, airports, rental homes, or mobile hotspots while accessing personal accounts or work tools.

Online Banking and Payments

Add another privacy layer when visiting banking, shopping, payment, or account login pages where personal information matters most.

Privacy Standards Behind ApexGuard

ApexGuard Private DNS encrypts DNS requests and routes them through the ApexGuard VPN tunnel, helping prevent DNS leaks and reduce exposure to ISP or third-party DNS resolvers.

Strict No-Logs Architecture

ApexGuard is designed not to store browsing history, visited websites, or routine VPN activity logs.

Swiss Privacy Standards

Guided by Swiss privacy standards, ApexGuard follows Swiss FADP-aligned data handling.

Apex-Owned VPN Infrastructure

ApexGuard owns and manages its VPN infrastructure to reduce third-party exposure.

Active Security Controls

ApexGuard applies ISO 27001-aligned controls for controlled access and risk management.

What You Get with ApexGuard

ApexGuard combines private DNS with encrypted VPN protection, no-logs architecture, and high-capacity global infrastructure for everyday privacy that stays simple, stable, and trustworthy.

Encrypted DNS Requests

Protect the website lookups your device makes before pages, apps, and services load.

Reduced ISP Visibility

Move DNS requests away from your internet provider’s default resolver and into ApexGuard’s protected infrastructure.

DNS Leak Protection

Help prevent website requests from bypassing the VPN and exposing activity through your network.

Fast Global Performance

ApexGuard is built for stable everyday use, with servers across 125+ countries and up to 3.2 Tb/s of private network capacity.

Unlimited Device Protection

Use ApexGuard across the devices you rely on every day, including desktop, mobile, and browser environments under one account.

Private DNS and VPN Protection Work Together

Private DNS protects lookups before pages load. A VPN encrypts traffic through a secure server. ApexGuard combines both, keeping DNS inside the VPN and hiding your real IP.

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ApexGuard Private DNS vs Default DNS

Privacy Comparison

Default DNS can leave website lookups exposed to your internet provider or shared network. ApexGuard Private DNS protects those requests through the encrypted VPN tunnel and resolves them through ApexGuard-operated DNS resolvers for stronger privacy, leak protection, and stable everyday use.

Default DNS exposes website lookups to your ISP or shared network. ApexGuard Private DNS protects those requests through the encrypted VPN tunnel for privacy, leak protection, and stability.

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Encrypted Requests

DNS requests are protected through the encrypted VPN tunnel.
Shared-Network Privacy

Reduces website lookup exposure on public or shared networks.
No-Logs Design

Built into ApexGuard’s strict no-logs VPN security architecture.
Leak Protection

Helps prevent DNS requests from bypassing the VPN tunnel.
Private Resolvers

Resolved by ApexGuard-operated secure DNS resolvers.
Stable Performance

Designed for fast, stable, and secure everyday browsing.

Default ISP DNS

Provider Visibility

DNS requests may be visible to your internet provider.
Network Exposure

Network operators may see your website lookup data.
Policy Dependent

Privacy ultimately depends on your provider’s policies.
Possible Bypasses

Requests may bypass standard network privacy protections.
External Control

Managed by your ISP or a third-party DNS resolver.
Variable Performance

Performance can vary by provider and network conditions.

Swiss Legal Foundation

ApexGuard is built in Switzerland, with privacy-first operations grounded in Swiss standards. That gives your VPN protection a clear legal and operational foundation.

Swiss-based operations reinforce how data is handled and protected. ApexGuard aligns with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection for privacy, proportionality, and data discipline.

For users, that means stronger trust in the way the service is operated, not just the way the product is described.

Swiss FADP sets the legal framework for personal data handling and protection
Systems, partners, and workflows involving personal data undergo a formal review process.
All information access must be tied to a clear operational need.
Structured internal controls reduce the risk of data leaks.

Private DNS for Every Activity

ApexGuard Private DNS is designed to work quietly in the background, so you do not need to think about DNS settings, resolver choices, or manual configuration. It helps keep your browsing more private across home networks, public Wi-Fi, travel connections, and shared spaces.

ApexGuard Private DNS works quietly in the background, removing the need for manual configuration, keeping browsing private across home, public Wi-Fi, travel, and shared spaces.

Secure Browsing

Protect DNS requests while reading, searching, shopping, messaging, and using online services.

Safer Public Wi-Fi

Reduce exposure on cafés, airports, hotels, and other shared networks.

Smoother Streaming and Access

Keep website and app connections responsive through fast, stable infrastructure.

Protection Across Every Device

Use ApexGuard on the devices and platforms that matter most to you.

What You Get with ApexGuard DNS

ApexGuard keeps DNS requests inside the encrypted VPN, resolves them through Apex infrastructure, combining Private DNS, no-logs architecture, Swiss privacy, and leak protection.

DNS Leak Protection

Helps prevent requests from bypassing the VPN and exposing browsing activity.

Strict No-Logs Architecture

Browsing history, visited websites, and routine VPN activity logs are not retained.

Swiss Privacy Standards

Sensitive user data handling is guided by Swiss FADP-aligned privacy practices.

Unlimited Device Protection

Private DNS protection works across the devices covered by your ApexGuard account.

You May Still Be Wondering

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

How to get Apex How to install

System requirements Requirements

What is Private DNS?

Private DNS protects requests your device makes when looking up websites, apps, and services. Instead of your ISP’s default DNS, ApexGuard handles them through protected infrastructure.

Why does DNS privacy matter?

DNS requests can reveal which websites your device tries to reach. Protecting DNS reduces network-level visibility, keeping browsing private from ISPs, shared networks, and third-party DNS.

Does ApexGuard Private DNS hide my browsing from my ISP?

ApexGuard Private DNS prevents your ISP from seeing DNS lookups. Combined with VPN, your connection is encrypted and routed through the VPN for stronger privacy than DNS alone.

Does Private DNS prevent DNS leaks?

Yes. ApexGuard keeps DNS requests inside the protected VPN connection, resolving them through ApexGuard-managed infrastructure to reduce the risk of DNS leaks through your ISP.

Does ApexGuard log my DNS requests?

No. ApexGuard is built around strict no-logs architecture and is designed not to store browsing history, visited websites, DNS request history, or routine VPN activity logs.

Is Private DNS the same as a VPN?

No. Private DNS protects website lookups, while a VPN encrypts your broader connection through a secure server. ApexGuard combines both, keeping DNS requests inside the VPN tunnel.

Does Private DNS change my IP?

No. DNS protection alone does not change your IP address. ApexGuard VPN hides your real IP address, while Private DNS helps protect the website lookups behind your browsing.

Can I test for DNS leaks?

Yes. DNS leak tests can help confirm that your DNS requests are being handled by the VPN connection instead of your default internet provider.

Does ApexGuard use external third-party DNS resolvers?

ApexGuard Private DNS resolves DNS requests through ApexGuard-operated infrastructure, reducing unnecessary reliance on default ISP DNS or unrelated third-party resolvers.

Does Private DNS block ads or malware network traffic?

Private DNS focuses on website lookups and DNS exposure. ApexGuard’s privacy features, including Threat Protection, may reduce exposure to malicious websites and harmful links.

Step 1

Download Apex VPN

Get Apex for Windows, macOS, Linux, or get it from App Store or Google Play.

Step 2

Install the App

Launch the installer file and follow the on-screen setup instructions.

Step 3

Enjoy Your Online Privacy

Open Apex VPN, log in or sign up, and connect to your desired server.

Apexguard System Requirements by Platform

ApexGuard delivers refined privacy across modern devices without demanding high-end hardware, keeping protection accessible, seamless, and consistent every day.

Desktop devices:

MacOS:

OS Version:

macOS 13.5 Ventura or newer

Device:

Mac Mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro, iMac, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro

Disk Space:

~40 MB

Architecture:

Intel x86_64 or Apple Silicon (universal)

Windows:

OS Version:

Windows 10 (64-bit, version 1607 and later) and Windows 11

RAM:

At least 1 GB

Disk Space:

~60 MB

Architecture:

64-bit

Linux:

Supported Distros:

Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora

RAM:

At least 1 GB

Disk Space:

~40 MB

Architecture:

64-bit

Additional:

libglib2.0, libgtk-3, and curl installed

Mobile devices:

iOS:

OS Version:

iOS 15.6 or newer

Device:

iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch 7th gen

Disk Space:

~50 MB

Other:

Internet connection required for full functionality

Android:

OS Version:

Android 9.0 or newer

Device:

Smartphone or tablet

Disk Space:

~50 MB

Other:

Network access, storage (for config/cache)

Protect Your DNS with Swiss-Grade VPN Privacy

ApexGuard Private DNS protects browsing lookups inside the encrypted VPN with no-logs architecture, Swiss privacy, Apex-owned infrastructure, and fast global performance.

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