Doing this when I connect my phone to the macbook wifi hotspot it says that the wife is blocking encrypted DNS. Any ideas what could be causing this?

When you connect your phone to a MacBook hotspot and receive a message indicating that "Wi-Fi is blocking encrypted DNS," it typically refers to a situation with DNS (Domain Name System) settings. Here are some potential reasons and solutions for this issue: ### Possible Causes 1. **MAC Filtering**: Some routers (including usually the MacBook's hotspot) may have security features that block certain types of traffic for devices connected to them. 2. **Firewall Settings**: Your Mac's firewall might be configured in a way that blocks encrypted DNS requests like DNS over HTTPS (DoH) or DNS over TLS (DoT). 3. **Network Configuration**: The DNS settings on your Mac may not be compatible with encrypted DNS requests. 4. **VPN or Security Software**: If you are using a VPN or any security software, it may interfere with DNS requests. 5. **iOS Settings**: Check the DNS settings on your phone. There may be configurations preventing it from accessing encrypted DNS. ### Solutions 1. **Check Mac Firewall Settings**: - Go to **System Preferences** > **Security & Privacy** > **Firewall**. - Ensure that the firewall is not blocking incoming connections which may include DNS requests. 2. **Adjust DNS Settings on Mac**: - Go to **System Preferences** > **Network**. - Select the Wi-Fi connection or the hotspot option. - Click on **Advanced** > **DNS**. - Ensure that you have valid DNS server addresses (like Google’s 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4, or Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1). 3. **Disable VPN or Security Software**: - If you are using a VPN or other security software, try disabling it temporarily to see if it resolves the issue. 4. **Update iOS Settings**: - On your iPhone, go to **Settings** > **Wi-Fi** and tap on the information icon (i) next to your connected network. - Check if any DNS settings are manually configured and consider switching to "Automatic". 5. **Reset Network Settings**: - On your iPhone, you can reset network settings by going to **Settings** > **General** > **Transfer or Reset iPhone** > **Reset** > **Reset Network Settings**. This will erase all saved Wi-Fi networks and passwords. 6. **Check Hotspot Configuration**: - Ensure that your hotspot configuration doesn't have restrictions on DNS settings. Check your Mac's hotspot settings in **System Preferences** > **Sharing** > **Internet Sharing**. 7. **Check for macOS Updates**: - Ensure your Mac is up-to-date with the latest version of macOS as updates may provide crucial fixes. ### Conclusion If the above steps do not resolve the issue, further troubleshooting might be necessary—such as checking whether other devices experience similar problems or visiting Apple's support resources for assistance specific to your macOS version or hardware.