dnscrypt-proxy

by DNSCryptv2.1.18

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

A flexible DNS proxy, with support for modern encrypted DNS protocols.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id DNSCrypt.dnscrypt-proxy --exact --version 2.1.18

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

Silent install command for dnscrypt-proxy

dnscrypt-proxy uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i dnscrypt-proxy-x64-2.1.18.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for dnscrypt-proxy →

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About

A flexible DNS proxy, with support for modern encrypted DNS protocols such as DNSCrypt v2, DNS-over-HTTPS, Anonymized DNSCrypt and ODoH (Oblivious DoH).

Installers · v2.1.18

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
x86	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x64	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
arm64	Portable in ZIP	-	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 dnscrypt-proxy.

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 dnscrypt-proxy on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id DNSCrypt.dnscrypt-proxy --exact --version 2.1.18. winget downloads the installer from DNSCrypt and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install dnscrypt-proxy silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id DNSCrypt.dnscrypt-proxy --exact 2.1.18 --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 dnscrypt-proxy?

dnscrypt-proxy uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i dnscrypt-proxy-x64-2.1.18.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall dnscrypt-proxy via winget?

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

Is dnscrypt-proxy free?

dnscrypt-proxy is distributed under ISC. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/DNSCrypt/dnscrypt-proxy) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does dnscrypt-proxy 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 dnscrypt-proxy directly from the publisher.

How do I keep dnscrypt-proxy up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id DNSCrypt.dnscrypt-proxy --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of dnscrypt-proxy from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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