e-Why, What & How · 2021-09-17

Privacy features added to Mozilla VPN: Custom DNS servers & Multi-hop – e-Why, What & How


We all know that Mozilla VPN is a service that protects your IP address. If you live in a country with restricted Internet access, it will keep your browsing anonymous. Mozilla guarantees no 3rd party can link your browsing habits to your computer. Now Mozilla VPN news features allow you to get even more out of it.

With Mozilla’s new Virtual Private Network (VPN) service features, users can create custom Domain Name System (DNS) servers and create multi-hop connections with several VPN servers. On Sept. 15, 2021, in fact, Mozilla went & added 2 more features to it – Custom DNS & Multi-hop.

How Multi-hop Feature Works in Mozilla VPN

This is one of Mozilla VPN news features. Multi-hop means doubling up your VPN, Instead of using one VPN server to connect to the Internet, you’re now using 2 VPN servers. When you select this feature, your connection gets routed through an additional VPN server known as an “exit server”. This additional step adds an extra layer of encryption to your connection, which in turn makes your connection much more secure. For example, if you are using a VPN in the UK & then connect to another server in the US, when you go Online, you’ll be doing so through the UK server.

Mozilla VPN new features

The 1st server will have your data encrypted before it’s sent to the US server. When you connect to that server, however, it will then have to encrypt that data again before sending it on to the final server for delivery. All of this is done in order to make sure that no one along the way can access your data, especially when using a public Wi-Fi connection. This includes other users on the same network, & any hackers who may be lying in wait for you on the same network.

Features A Custom DNS Server

This is the 2nd of Mozilla VPN new features. With Custom DNS server, Mozilla says it puts the user in control of choosing their DNS server that fits their needs. You can find this feature in your Network Settings under Advanced DNS Settings. From there, you can choose from the default DNS server, enter your local DNS server, or choose from the recommended list of DNS servers available to you.

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