# DNS

Netmaker's DNS is a powerful system utilizing both an internal resolution system, and the ability to integrate additional private and public nameservers with match domains.

If utilizing Egress, you will likely want to include your own DNS servers, making the local site's DNS available over the VPN.

If utilizing the Internet Gateway, you will likely want to include a public DNS server, so that DNS requests go through the Gateway.

Other than this, you can define any custom DNS entries you would like, to any resource both inside or outside the network.

Learn more about how to manage DNS with the following resources.

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[DNS](/features/dns.md)
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[How to Set DNS](/getting-started/walkthrough/how-to-set-dns.md)
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## Next Steps

Lets next touch on Access Controls. We will use Access Controls later on for user access as well, but they may also be necessary for your devices.


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