diff --git a/docs/settings.rst b/docs/settings.rst
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--- a/docs/settings.rst
+++ b/docs/settings.rst
@@ -633,20 +633,6 @@ approximately doubles query load.
 If this is turned off, DNAME records are treated as any other and served
 only when queried explicitly.
 
-.. _setting-dnsproxy-udp-port-range:
-
-``dnsproxy-udp-port-range``
----------------------------
-
--  String
--  Default: `10000 60000`
-
-If :ref:`setting-resolver` enables the DNS Proxy, this setting limits the
-port range the DNS Proxy's UDP port is chosen from.
-
-Default should be fine on most installs, but if you have conflicting local
-services, you may choose to limit the range.
-
 .. _setting-dnssec-key-cache-ttl:
 
 ``dnssec-key-cache-ttl``