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Connect Nextdns

1 auth method · updated 2026-10-01

NextDNS is a DNS service that enhances internet security and privacy by blocking malicious websites, tracking scripts, and ads before they reach your device.

nextdns.io/ ↗

API key

Uses your own credential — Verslay stores it encrypted

Connectable today
  1. 1
    Sign in to Nextdns
    Open https://nextdns.io/ and sign in to the account you want to connect.
  2. 2
    Create the API key
    Generate a new API key from the API or developer settings in your Nextdns dashboard.
  3. 3
    Copy it immediately
    Nextdns usually shows the full API key only once, right after you create it. Store it somewhere safe before closing the page.
  4. 4
    Connect in Verslay
    In the Verslay Hub, open Connections, find Nextdns, and paste the API key into the NextDNS API Key field.
  5. 5
    Verify
    The connection flips to Connected. Run any read-only action once to confirm the credential has the right scopes.
  6. 6
    Rotate safely
    When you rotate later: connect the new credential first, confirm it works, then revoke the old one.

What you’ll paste into Verslay

NextDNS API Key

Your NextDNS API key, found at the bottom of your account page.

required · secret
Nextdns website ↗

Nextdns connection FAQ

How do I connect Nextdns to Verslay?

Open Connections in the Verslay Hub, find Nextdns, and use the API key method. The steps are: Sign in to Nextdns, Create the API key, Copy it immediately, Connect in Verslay, Verify, Rotate safely.

What do I need before I connect Nextdns?

You need NextDNS API Key from your Nextdns account. Your NextDNS API key, found at the bottom of your account page.

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