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How Do I Change My Google DNS Server?

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You can change your DNS server settings to improve internet speed and reliability. Here's how:

Changing Your DNS Server on Windows:

  1. Open the Network and Sharing Center:
    • Go to the Start menu and search for "Network and Sharing Center".
    • Click on the result.
  2. Change Adapter Settings:
    • On the left sidebar, click on "Change adapter settings".
  3. Select Your Network:
    • Right-click on your active network connection (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and select "Properties".
  4. Choose Internet Protocol Version 4:
    • In the list of network connections, double-click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".
  5. Enter Google DNS:
    • Select the "Use the following DNS server addresses:" option.
    • Enter 8.8.8.8 in the "Preferred DNS server" field.
    • Enter 8.8.4.4 in the "Alternate DNS server" field.
  6. Click OK:
    • Click "OK" to save the changes.

Changing Your DNS Server on macOS:

  1. Open System Preferences:
    • Click on the Apple menu and select "System Preferences".
  2. Choose Network:
    • Click on the "Network" icon.
  3. Select Your Network:
    • Select your active network connection (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet) from the list on the left.
  4. Click Advanced:
    • Click on the "Advanced..." button.
  5. Choose DNS:
    • In the "Advanced" window, select the "DNS" tab.
  6. Add Google DNS Servers:
    • Click on the "+" button to add a new server.
    • Enter 8.8.8.8 in the "Server Address" field.
    • Click on the "+" button again and enter 8.8.4.4.
  7. Click OK:
    • Click "OK" to close the "Advanced" window.
  8. Apply Changes:
    • Click "Apply" to save the changes.

Changing Your DNS Server on Android:

  1. Open Settings:
    • Open the Settings app on your Android device.
  2. Go to Wi-Fi & Network:
    • Scroll down and tap on "Wi-Fi & network".
  3. Choose Your Network:
    • Tap on the name of your connected Wi-Fi network.
  4. Edit Network:
    • Tap on the "gear icon" to edit the network settings.
  5. Select IP Settings:
    • Tap on "IP settings".
  6. Choose Static:
    • Select "Static" as the IP settings type.
  7. Enter Google DNS:
    • In the "DNS 1" field, enter 8.8.8.8.
    • In the "DNS 2" field, enter 8.8.4.4.
  8. Save Changes:
    • Tap on "Save" to apply the changes.

Changing Your DNS Server on iPhone/iPad:

  1. Open Settings:
    • Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Go to Wi-Fi:
    • Tap on "Wi-Fi".
  3. Select Your Network:
    • Tap on the "information icon" next to your connected Wi-Fi network.
  4. Configure DNS:
    • Scroll down and tap on "Configure DNS".
  5. Choose Manual:
    • Select "Manual" as the DNS type.
  6. Add Google DNS Servers:
    • Tap on the "+" button to add a new server.
    • Enter 8.8.8.8 in the "Server Address" field.
    • Tap on the "+" button again and enter 8.8.4.4.
  7. Save Changes:
    • Tap on "Done" to save the changes.

Note: These instructions may vary slightly depending on your device and operating system.

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