# Bypassing DNS and ISP Blocking Using DoH and Alternatives in Microsoft-Activation-Scripts

> **Microsoft-Activation-Scripts (MAS) provides built-in DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) workarounds, including browser-based DoH activation and curl.exe with the `--doh-url` flag, to bypass ISP-level blocking of the get.activated.win domai...

- Repository: [MASSGRAVE/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts)
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- Published: 2026-02-24

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**Microsoft-Activation-Scripts (MAS) provides built-in DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) workarounds, including browser-based DoH activation and curl.exe with the `--doh-url` flag, to bypass ISP-level blocking of the get.activated.win domain.**

Microsoft-Activation-Scripts (MAS) is an open-source Windows and Office activation toolkit distributed via the `get.activated.win` domain. When Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or DNS resolvers filter this domain, users can bypass these restrictions using DNS-over-HTTPS methods documented in the repository's [`README.md`](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/blob/main/README.md). This guide explains the technical implementation of **bypassing DNS and ISP blocking using DoH and alternatives in MAS** based on the official source code at `massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts`.

## Understanding the Blocking Mechanism

The activation workflow relies on downloading payloads from **get.activated.win**, a domain frequently targeted by DNS filters and government blocklists. When standard UDP-based DNS resolution fails due to ISP-level filtering, the script cannot retrieve the necessary activation components stored in `MAS_AIO.cmd` and related activator files. The repository addresses this by implementing encrypted DNS resolution that operates outside the local resolver chain.

## Method 1: Browser-Based DNS-over-HTTPS

The simplest approach documented in [`README.md`](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/blob/main/README.md) (line 41) involves enabling DoH directly in your web browser to resolve the activation domain before executing the script.

### Configuring DoH in Chrome and Edge

1. Open **Settings → Privacy and security → Security**.
2. Scroll to **Use secure DNS** and toggle it on.
3. Choose **Custom** and enter `https://1.1.1.1/dns-query`.

Once enabled, navigate to the MAS download page; the browser resolves *get.activated.win* through Cloudflare's encrypted endpoint, bypassing local DNS restrictions. After downloading, you can execute the script normally even if your system's DNS remains filtered.

## Method 2: Command-Line DoH with curl.exe

For automated deployments or when browser configuration is unavailable, MAS supports forcing DNS resolution through Cloudflare's DoH endpoint using `curl.exe` with specific parameters, as documented in [`README.md`](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/blob/main/README.md) (line 22).

### The Standard vs. DoH-Enabled Commands

Normal execution fails when DNS is blocked:

```powershell
irm https://get.activated.win | iex

```

DoH-forced fallback bypasses DNS blocking:

```powershell
iex (curl.exe -s --doh-url https://1.1.1.1/dns-query https://get.activated.win | Out-String)

```

### How the DoH Fallback Works

The `--doh-url https://1.1.1.1/dns-query` parameter instructs `curl.exe` to resolve the hostname through Cloudflare's DNS-over-HTTPS service rather than the system's default DNS resolver. This encrypts the DNS query end-to-end within the HTTPS connection, preventing ISPs from intercepting or blocking the domain lookup. The response payload is captured, converted to a string via `Out-String`, and passed to `iex` (**Invoke-Expression**) for immediate execution, mirroring the functionality of the standard `irm` (Invoke-RestMethod) pipeline.

## Key Source Files Supporting DNS Bypass

The MAS repository implements these network resilience features across several critical components:

- **`MAS_AIO.cmd`**: The primary All-In-One batch wrapper located in `MAS/All-In-One-Version-KL/MAS_AIO.cmd` that orchestrates the activation workflows and menu systems.
- **[`README.md`](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/blob/main/README.md)**: Contains the official DoH documentation and fallback commands at lines 22 and 41, providing user guidance for bypassing DNS filters.
- **`Troubleshoot.cmd`**: Located in `MAS/Separate-Files-Version/Troubleshoot.cmd`, this diagnostic utility checks DNS reachability, flushes the DNS cache, and reports network status to identify blocking issues.
- **`Online_KMS_Activation.cmd`**: Found in `MAS/Separate-Files-Version/Activators/Online_KMS_Activation.cmd`, handles KMS server connections using the same encrypted resolution paths when available.
- **`HWID_Activation.cmd`**: Located in `MAS/Separate-Files-Version/Activators/HWID_Activation.cmd`, performs hardware-based Windows activation and relies on the same network infrastructure for license verification.

## Summary

- **Microsoft-Activation-Scripts** distributes its payload via `get.activated.win`, a domain frequently blocked by ISP-level DNS filters and national firewalls.
- **Browser-based DoH**: Enabling secure DNS in Chrome or Edge with `https://1.1.1.1/dns-query` allows the script download even when standard DNS resolution fails.
- **Command-line bypass**: Using `curl.exe -s --doh-url https://1.1.1.1/dns-query` forces resolution through Cloudflare, bypassing local DNS restrictions before piping to `iex`.
- **Source implementation**: The [`README.md`](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/blob/main/README.md) file documents both methods at specific line references, while `MAS_AIO.cmd` and supporting activators in the `MAS/Separate-Files-Version/Activators/` directory implement the core functionality.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) and why does MAS use it?

DNS-over-HTTPS encrypts DNS queries within HTTPS traffic, preventing ISPs from viewing or blocking specific domain requests. MAS utilizes DoH to ensure users can always reach `get.activated.win` even when traditional DNS resolution is filtered or hijacked by network providers, maintaining access to the activation scripts stored in the repository.

### Which curl.exe flag forces DoH resolution in MAS?

The **`--doh-url`** flag followed by a DoH endpoint URL (such as `https://1.1.1.1/dns-query`) forces `curl.exe` to resolve hostnames through the specified encrypted DNS service rather than the operating system's default resolver. This flag is the core mechanism used in the MAS fallback command to bypass ISP blocking.

### Can I use alternative DNS resolvers besides Cloudflare?

While the MAS documentation specifically references Cloudflare's `1.1.1.1` endpoint, any standards-compliant DoH provider (such as Quad9 or Google DNS) can technically be substituted in the `--doh-url` parameter, provided the service supports the DNS-over-HTTPS protocol and returns valid A records for the activation domain.

### Where is the DoH bypass documented in the MAS source code?

The primary documentation resides in **[`README.md`](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/blob/main/README.md)** at the repository root, specifically around lines 22 and 41, where the fallback `curl.exe` command and browser-based DoH instructions are detailed for users experiencing connectivity issues. The `Troubleshoot.cmd` file additionally implements diagnostic checks for these network conditions.