For European users, the quest for a faster, more private internet just got a lot easier. If you use Google Chrome, you can now step away from traditional DNS providers and switch to DNS4EU-the first major European-based, protective DNS service-directly within your browser settings.
Most of us use the default DNS provided by our ISP or a major US tech giant. While functional, this often means your browsing data leaves the EU. DNS4EU changes the game by offering:
Data Sovereignty: Your queries stay on European soil, fully compliant with GDPR.
Built-in Protection: The "Protective" option automatically blocks known phishing, malware, and tracking domains before they even load.
Zero Installation: No apps or complex software are required-just a simple setting change.
Ready to secure your browser as an EU citizen? Here is how to set it up in Chrome:
Open Settings: Click the three dots in the top-right corner of Chrome and select Settings.
Navigate to Security: Go to Privacy and security on the left sidebar, then click Security.
Select DNS4EU: Scroll down to the Advanced section. Under Use secure DNS, toggle the switch to "On." Go to Select DNS provider and choose DNS4EU Public Service (Protective) from the dropdown menu
(please note that you need to have Google Chrome version 144 or higher to see DNS4EU in the dropdown menu)
The DNS4EU Public Service is built specifically for EU end users, but the mission is bigger than just individual privacy. We are currently inviting European public institutions, and universities to leverage our infrastructure.
If your institution wants to maintain higher security standards and digital sovereignty, we invite you to join our Grand PoC (Proof of Concept). It’s a chance to try the professional-grade offering and help shape a safer European internet.
You can reach out to George Buhai, Government Liaison at Whalebone, to discuss possibilities for your institution or check this webpage to learn more about this initiative.