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Recursive DNS Server

How recursive resolvers fetch Stripchat records on your behalf.

Definition​

A recursive DNS server (resolver) receives queries from client devices and does the work of walking the DNS hierarchy - root, TLD, authoritative - until it obtains the answer, caching responses for reuse.

Why it matters​

  • Control point: ISPs can censor Stripchat by forcing their recursive resolvers to return errors.
  • Performance: Fast, privacy-respecting resolvers reduce latency when Stripchat loads media-heavy pages.
  • Customization: Switching to public resolvers (Cloudflare 1.1.1.1, Google 8.8.8.8) restores reliable answers when the default resolver is tampered with.

Tips​

  1. Configure preferred resolvers in your OS or router, then flush caches so new settings take effect.
  2. Use encrypted resolver protocols (DoH/DoT) to keep recursive queries private.
  3. Monitor resolver logs on self-hosted servers to detect repeated NXDOMAIN responses that signal blocking.