Simple Steps to Change Your DNS Server
Changing your DNS server can speed up browsing, improve security, and fix certain connection issues. Here’s a quick guide:
Step 1: Choose a Reliable DNS Provider
Some popular free options:
• Google DNS: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
• Cloudflare DNS: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1
• OpenDNS: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220
Step 2: Change DNS on Windows
• Go to Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center → Change Adapter Settings.
• Right-click your active network, choose Properties.
• Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) → Click Properties.
• Select Use the following DNS server addresses.
• Enter your new DNS servers and hit OK.
Step 3: Change DNS on Mac
• Open System Preferences → Network.
• Select your active connection, click Advanced.
• Go to the DNS tab.
• Click the + button and add your new DNS server addresses.
• Click OK and Apply.
Step 4: Change DNS on Your Router
• Log in to your router’s admin panel (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
• Find the DNS Settings under WAN or Internet options.
• Replace the default DNS with your preferred DNS servers.
• Save and reboot your router.
Quick Tip: Changing DNS on the router updates it for all devices connected to your network!
How to change your DNS server? - Simple Step-by-step guide
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I've been thinking about switching to a faster, more secure DNS provider for a while, and your post gave me all the info I needed to do it confidently. The added tips on DNS performance and security were especially useful. It's not every day I come across such practical, well-explained advice.
I've been thinking about switching to a faster, more secure DNS provider for a while, and your post gave me all the info I needed to do it confidently. The added tips on DNS performance and security were especially useful. It's not every day I come across such practical, well-explained advice.