📦 Installation Command
apt install unbound unbound-anchor
Unbound DNS Resolver Port & Configuration
unbound systemctl: unboundValidating, recursive, caching DNS resolver. Lightweight and secure.
🔌 Default Ports
53
tcp
DNS
53
udp
DNS
⚙️ Configuration Files
/etc/unbound/unbound.conf/etc/unbound/unbound.conf.d/
📂 Default Directories
- config:
/etc/unbound - data:
/var/lib/unbound - logs:
/var/log/unbound.log - root_hints:
/var/lib/unbound/root.hints
🔐 Default Credentials
Username:N/A
Password:N/A
💡 Remote control uses unbound-control with certificates
📌 Dependencies
⚠️ Conflicts
✅ Works With
🛡️ Security Notes
Enable DNSSEC validation, use access-control, enable DoT/DoH for privacy
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What port does Unbound use?
Unbound uses port 53 for DNS queries by default.
Unbound vs BIND9?
Unbound is focused on recursive resolution and security. BIND9 can also serve authoritative DNS.
Where is Unbound config?
Config at /etc/unbound/unbound.conf with includes in /etc/unbound/unbound.conf.d/.