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# [What is "DNS Relay"?](https://cloudandcosmos.hashnode.dev/what-is-dns-relay?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

As the world relay suggest, it’s forwarded ahead. But’s is it just that simple? DNS relay means a device (like a router, firewall, or server) forwards DNS queries to another DNS server instead of resolving them itself. It acts as a middleman for DN...

Jun 13, 2025 · 3 min read · cloudandcosmos.hashnode.dev  
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