📝 Correction | https://www.privacytools.io/providers/dns/ - Nixnet Servers Down

[vindicatorr]

Description

"uncensored.any.dns.nixnet.xyz" and "uncensored.ny1.dns.nixnet.xyz" do not work.
"uncensored.lv1.dns.nixnet.xyz" does work.

Why I am making the suggestion

Simply pointing out the service does not appear to be maintained.
Anycast worked at one point. I moved to ny1, then that also stopped working. Now I'm on the final lv1.

My connection with the software

User

I believe @Amolith maintains those servers (#1206 & https://docs.nixnet.services/User:Amolith). (I don't know if any of that will poke that person).

• I will keep the issue up-to-date if something I have said changes or I remember a connection with the software.

[Amolith]

I believe @Amolith maintains those servers (#1206 & https://docs.nixnet.services/User:Amolith). (I don't know if any of that will poke that person).

Yes, I do maintain the DNS resolvers. I am aware of the reliability issues and have been working on a proper, long-term fix rather than simply slapping a band-aid on them for now.

Part of the issue that I won't be able to fix is that those servers are fairly lightweight yet receive a lot of traffic. I don't currently have the funds to upgrade them and keep them upgraded in the long run nor do I receive enough donations to cover the cost.

[vindicatorr]

And now lv1 is also down. I'm out.

[Amolith]

I'm sorry you're frustrated but the servers update, upgrade, and, when required, reboot autonomously to ensure timely security fixes. Never once have I guaranteed 100% uptime. If you'll check back, you'll notice that all three of them work perfectly fine.

• https://uncensored.ny1.dns.nixnet.xyz/dns-query?name=whoami.v4.powerdns.org&type=A
• https://uncensored.lv1.dns.nixnet.xyz/dns-query?name=whoami.v4.powerdns.org&type=A
• https://uncensored.lux1.dns.nixnet.xyz/dns-query?name=whoami.v4.powerdns.org&type=A

[Amolith]

Note that I'm not trying to convince you to use my resolvers. Frankly, it would make maintaining them a little easier if fewer people did. I'm simply explaining their behaviour.

[oXyiGYJ]

@Amolith would this be something you would want pulled from the site because of this?

On another note, we might want to add a section for uptime guarantees, as if there arent enough columns on that page. Not really sure the best way to portray this if its a common occurrence for any provider listed.

To be clear, not bashing NixNet, just throwing out options and ideas.

[Amolith]

@wylel: would this be something you would want pulled from the site because of this?

I think that would be a good idea, yes; there's no sense in recommending a service that barely works. When I'm eventually able to upgrade the resolvers and reliably support more users, we can talk about potentially "re-listing" them! 🙂

[Amolith]

@wylel I just noticed that they're still listed on the site; any ETA for removal? My resolvers are technically still running but I do discourage people from using them and it would be best if they were removed from PrivacyTools.

[Amolith]

These servers will be shut down on September 10th.