March 28, 2020

Changing DNS

Top DNS Servers

  • Primary DNS: 8.8.8.8
  • Secondary DNS: 8.8.4.4
  • Primary DNS: 208.67.222.222
  • Secondary DNS: 208.67.220.220
  • Primary DNS: 1.1.1.1
  • Secondary DNS: 1.0.0.1
  • Primary DNS: 9.9.9.9
  • Secondary DNS: 149.112.112.112

How do I make the switch on my computer?

Okay, this is where things can get a bit tricky, but it should be manageable for everyone. 
If you’re a Windows user

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  • Go to Start Menu 
  • Click Settings
  • Click Network & Internet
  • Click Change adapter options
  • Double-click on Ethernet or Wi-Fi, depending on how you’re connected
  • In the pop-up window, click Properties
  • Double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
  • Choose Use the following DNS server addresses
  • Key in the digits of your chosen public DNS server, with the Preferred DNS server being the primary one, while the Alternate DNS server is your secondary one
  • Click OK to make the changes, exit the Control Panel

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