To change your DNS server, the steps vary depending on your operating system. Based on the provided reference, here's how to change it on Windows:
Changing your DNS server involves modifying the network adapter settings for your active internet connection. This directs your computer to use a different server to translate domain names (like google.com) into IP addresses.
Steps to Change DNS Server on Windows
Follow these steps to change your DNS settings on a Windows operating system, using the process described for configuring Google Public DNS as an example:
- Go to the Control Panel.
- Click Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings.
- Select the connection for which you want to configure the DNS settings (e.g., your Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection). Right-click and select Properties.
- In the properties window, select the Networking tab.
- Scroll down the list under "This connection uses the following items:" and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties. (You can also configure Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) if needed).
- In the IPv4 Properties window, select Use the following DNS server addresses.
- Here you will enter the preferred and alternate DNS server addresses you wish to use. For example, if you were using Google Public DNS, you would enter
8.8.8.8and8.8.4.4.
- Here you will enter the preferred and alternate DNS server addresses you wish to use. For example, if you were using Google Public DNS, you would enter
- Click OK to save the changes for the IPv4 settings.
- Click OK again in the connection properties window.
Reference Source: Get Started | Public DNS - Google for Developers
After changing your DNS settings, it's often recommended to clear your computer's DNS cache and potentially restart your web browser or computer for the changes to take full effect.
