Simple DNSCrypt

by bitbeansv0.7.1

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A simple management tool for dnscrypt-proxy.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id bitbeans.SimpleDNSCrypt --exact --version 0.7.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Simple DNSCrypt

Simple DNSCrypt uses MSI. The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i SimpleDNSCrypt64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Simple DNSCrypt →

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Installers · v0.7.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	MSI	machine		Direct
x64	MSI	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Simple DNSCrypt.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Simple DNSCrypt on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id bitbeans.SimpleDNSCrypt --exact --version 0.7.1. winget downloads the installer from bitbeans and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Simple DNSCrypt silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id bitbeans.SimpleDNSCrypt --exact 0.7.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Simple DNSCrypt?

Simple DNSCrypt uses MSI. Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i SimpleDNSCrypt64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Simple DNSCrypt via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id bitbeans.SimpleDNSCrypt --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Simple DNSCrypt's Apps & Features entry.

Is Simple DNSCrypt free?

Simple DNSCrypt is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://simplednscrypt.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Simple DNSCrypt work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Simple DNSCrypt directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Simple DNSCrypt up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id bitbeans.SimpleDNSCrypt --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Simple DNSCrypt from microsoft/winget-pkgs.