DNS over HTTPS (DoH) for Windows Server 2025 DNS Server is generally available (opens in new tab)

DNS over HTTPS (DoH) -- a protocol that encrypts DNS queries inside HTTPS connections -- is now generally available for the Windows Server DNS Server role. Starting with the June 9, 2026 cumulative update for Windows Server 2025, you can deploy DoH on your on-premises DNS infrastructure without a third-party resolver. This article explains what DoH does, how it differs from traditional DNS, what the configuration requires, and what limitations currently apply. <a href="