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##   Free DNS security for agencies,

municipalities, and public organizations.

	  Free DNS security for agencies, municipalities, and public organizations.

Quad9 automatically blocks access to domains linked to malware, phishing, and botnets — before threats reach your agency’s network. One DNS configuration change. No procurement process. No cost.

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Quad9 for Government

		![Group of government employees working in a boardroom.](https://quad9.faceliftdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Banner-ForGovernment.webp)





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####   Blocks Cyber Threats at the Source



  Quad9 automatically prevents access to domains linked to malware, phishing, and botnets. Updated continuously from 35+ threat intelligence partners — blocking at the DNS level before a connection is ever made.

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####   Privacy-First, Compliance-Ready



  No personal user data is collected or stored. Quad9 operates under Swiss Federal Data Protection law and is designed to be GDPR-compliant — meeting public-sector privacy requirements out of the box.

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####   Seamless, Zero-Cost Deployment



  A single DNS configuration change deploys Quad9 across your entire agency network. No hardware, no software, no licensing fees. Free and easy to set up.

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####   Proven at Scale, Globally



  With 260+ resolver locations in 115+ countries, Quad9 delivers secure, reliable DNS worldwide. The Swiss Government has partnered with Quad9 to enhance cyber resilience for international organizations.

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##   The Swiss Government chose Quad9.

Yours can too.



  The Swiss Government partnered with Quad9 to enhance cyber resilience for international organizations. That model can be replicated for national and local agencies at any scale. Quad9 is a nonprofit operating in the public interest — with no commercial agenda, no personal data collection, and no cost to deploy.

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##   Take action today.




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### Deploy Quad9 for your agency



 Free and easy to set up at 9.9.9.9 (IPv4) or 2620:fe::fe (IPv6).








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### Support Quad9's mission



Through grants and sponsorships.








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### Advocate for privacy-first cybersecurity



In government policy.

Learn more at Quad9.net or contact us to discuss collaboration opportunities.











#   Free, privacy-first DNS security for educational institutions.



  Cyberattacks don’t spare schools. Quad9 blocks malicious domains before students and staff can reach them — protecting every device on your network with a single DNS configuration change. No budget required.

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Quad9 for Schools

		![Three female students sitting with their legs hanging down.](https://quad9.faceliftdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Banner-EducationalInstitutions.webp)





			![Icon of COG wheels with arrows around the icon.](https://quad9.faceliftdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GetStarted-Setup.svg)





####   Blocks Malware and Phishing



  Quad9 checks every DNS lookup against threat data from 35+ intelligence partners — blocking domains linked to malware, phishing, and ransomware before any connection is made. Always on, always updated.

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####   No User Data Collected



  Quad9 collects no personalprivate user data — which means no student data, no staff browsing profiles, and nothing to breach. Operates under Swiss Federal Data Protection law, designed to be GDPR-compliant.

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####   Zero Cost, Simple to Deploy



  A single DNS configuration on your network resolver protects every connected device instantly. No hardware, no software, no cost.

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####   Reliable Infrastructure Worldwide



  260+ resolver locations in 115+ countries, positioned at Internet Exchange Points for low-latency performance. The internet is a critical resource for education — Quad9 helps keep it safe.

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##   The Swiss Government chose Quad9.

Yours can too.



  The Swiss Government partnered with Quad9 to enhance cyber resilience for international organizations. That model can be replicated for national and local agencies at any scale. Quad9 is a nonprofit operating in the public interest — with no commercial agenda, no personal data collection, and no cost to deploy.

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##   Take action today.




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### Deploy Quad9 for your agency



 Free and easy to set up at 9.9.9.9 (IPv4) or 2620:fe::fe (IPv6).








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### Support Quad9's mission



Through grants and sponsorships.








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### Advocate for privacy-first cybersecurity



In government policy.

Learn more at Quad9.net or contact us to discuss collaboration opportunities.











##   Free DNS security for healthcare organizations.



  Ransomware and phishing attacks start with a DNS lookup. Quad9 checks every lookup in real time — blocking known malicious domains before they reach your network or your systems. One DNS change. No cost. No contract.

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Quad9 for Businesses

		![Hospital female Worker typing on a computer.](https://quad9.faceliftdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Banner-Healthcare.webp)





			![Icon of COG wheels with arrows around the icon.](https://quad9.faceliftdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GetStarted-Setup.svg)





####   Blocks Ransomware and Phishing



  Quad9 checks every DNS lookup against threat data from 35+ intelligence partners — blocking domains linked to malware, phishing, and ransomware before any connection is made. Always updated, always on.

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####   No User Data Collected or Stored



  A single DNS configuration change deploys Quad9 across your organization. Protects every networked device — without hardware, software, or licensing fees.

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####   Zero-Cost, Zero-Friction Deployment



  A single DNS configuration on your network resolver protects every connected device instantly. No hardware, no software, 260+ resolver locations in 115+ countries, positioned at Internet Exchange Points. Anycast routing delivers queries to the nearest available system — automatically.

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####   High-Availability Infrastructure



  260+ resolver locations in 115+ countries, positioned at Internet Exchange Points. Anycast routing delivers queries to the nearest available system — automatically.

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##   DNS-layer protection

for healthcare networks.



  Ransomware and phishing attacks start with a DNS lookup. Quad9 intercepts that lookup before a connection is ever made — blocking the threat at the DNS level, before it reaches your network or your systems. One DNS configuration change. No hardware. No ongoing cost.

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##   Deploy Quad9 for your organization today.




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### Change your DNS settings



Point your resolvers to 9.9.9.9 (IPv4) or 2620:fe::fe (IPv6). No account, no contract, no cost.








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### Protect remote staff



Configure Quad9 on individual devices for staff working outside your network.








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### Support the mission



Quad9 is funded by grants and sponsorships. Consider supporting the infrastructure that makes it possible.







  Note for CMS: Healthcare-specific regulatory compliance language (e.g. HIPAA) should be reviewed by legal before publishing. No such claims are made in this draft.



##   Tools & Resources

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### Service Addresses & Features






Quad9 has several service configurations for recursive DNS — each with a different IP address. Choose the profile that matches your requirements, including options for DNSSEC, ECS, DoH, DoT, and DNSCrypt.

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### Setup Guides






Step-by-step configuration instructions for common network devices, operating systems, and enterprise environments.

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### Quad9 Locations






Quad9 operates 260+ resolver locations in 115+ countries, positioned primarily at Internet Exchange Points.

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### Search Blocked Domains






Search any domain to verify whether Quad9 is blocking it — useful for investigating block events or confirming accessibility.

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### Privacy Policy






Quad9 publishes a full Transparency Report covering how the service operates, how blocking decisions are made, and how requests from governments and law enforcement are handled.

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### Get Support






Contact the Quad9 team with configuration questions, integration requirements, or operational issues.

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