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How to Change DNS?

Changing DNS is not going to be a problem anymore. Here's how you can proceed with your respective device.

Updated over a month ago

If you're looking to change your DNS settings, we've got you covered. Here's a quick and easy guide on how to do it depending on the device you're using:

How to change DNS on Windows

  • Click notification area and right click Network icon.

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  • Select Open Network and Internet settings.

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  • Select Ethernet or Wifi network that you are connected with.

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  • Select Network and Sharing Center.

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  • Select Change adapter settings.

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  • Right click your connected network then select Properties.

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  • In the following window, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

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  • Select Use the following DNS server addresses option, and insert 8.8.8.8 in Preferred and 8.8.4.4 in Alternate DNS Box then click OK.

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Congratulations you have now configured DNS successfully on your device.


How to change DNS on Mac

  • Click Apple icon from the top left and select System preferences...

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  • Select Network.

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  • Click Advanced...

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  • Click DNS tab.

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  • Insert 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 by clicking + sign then click Ok.

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  • Click Apply.

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Congratulations you have now configured DNS successfully on your device.


How to change DNS on iOS

  • Tap Settings.

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  • Tap Wifi.

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  • Select your connected Wifi.

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  • Tap Configure DNS.

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  • Tap Manual and then select Add Server.

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  • Insert 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 in DNS Server tab and tap Save.

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Congratulations you have now configured DNS successfully on your device.


How to change DNS on Android

  • Tap Settings.

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  • Tap Wifi.

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  • Select your connected Wifi.

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  • Tap IP Settings.

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  • Select Static.

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  • Insert 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 in DNS 1 and DNS 2 and tap Save.

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Congratulations you have now configured DNS successfully on your device.


How to change DNS on Linux

  • Click the Arrow icon (Network connection) on the top right hand of your screen and click Edit Connections...

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  • Click the tab titled Wired and then click Edit....

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  • Click the tab titled IPv4 Settings.

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  • Insert any DNS like 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4 into the field titled Additional DNS Servers. Make sure the two DNS addresses are separated by a comma. Click Save.

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  • Once you are done with the editing process for Wired Connections click Close.

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Congratulations you have now configured DNS successfully on your device.


How to change DNS on QNAP

  • Open Control Panel, click System Settings and choose Network.

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  • Click TCP/IP, select the option Use the following DNS server addresses and insert 8.8.8.8 in Primary and 8.8.4.4 in Secondary DNS Box. Click Apply to save settings.

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Congratulations you have now configured DNS successfully on your device.

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