How To Change Dns

How To Change DNS: A Step‑by‑Step Guide for Every Device

Do you want to know why changing your DNS (Domain Name System) can improve browsing speed, enhance security, and give you more control over online content? In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the process of updating DNS settings on Windows, macOS, iPhone, Android, and home routers. The steps are simple, free, and can be done in just a few minutes.

What Is DNS and Why Change It?

DNS translates human‑readable website names (like example.com) into IP addresses that computers use to locate servers. By default, your ISP provides a DNS server, but third‑party DNS services often offer faster resolution, built‑in phishing protection, and parental controls.

Speed: Faster DNS queries reduce page load times.
Security: Services such as Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) and Quad9 (9.9.9.9) block malicious domains.
Privacy: Some providers do not log your browsing activity.
Reliability: Redundant servers keep you online if one server fails.

Changing DNS on Windows 10/11

In this video, I show you how to modify DNS settings using the built‑in network adapter panel. Follow these steps:

Open Settings → Network & Internet.
Select Change adapter options under the Advanced network settings.
Right‑click your active connection (Wi‑Fi or Ethernet) and choose Properties.
Scroll to Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), click Properties, then select Use the following DNS server addresses.
Enter your preferred DNS addresses (e.g., 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 for Cloudflare) and click OK.
Repeat the process for Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) if you want IPv6 support.
Close all windows and restart your browser to test the new settings.