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When you use DNS-over-HTTPS, your internet service provider (ISP) can see that you are accessing a website that uses HTTPS. However, they cannot see the specific details of the data that you are sending and receiving.

DNS-over-HTTPS is a secure version of the Domain Name System (DNS) protocol that is used to resolve domain names (such as example.com) into IP addresses. It encrypts the communication between your computer and the DNS server, which means that the data you send and receive is scrambled and unreadable to anyone who tries to intercept it.

When you access a website using DNS-over-HTTPS, your ISP can see that you are accessing a website that uses HTTPS. However, they cannot see the specific details of the data that you are sending and receiving. This means that they cannot see the specific website you are visiting or the details of any DNS queries you make.

Overall, using DNS-over-HTTPS can provide an additional layer of privacy and security for your internet activity. While your ISP can see that you are accessing a website that uses HTTPS, they cannot see the specific details of the data that you are sending and receiving.