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How Do I Edit DNS?

Published in DNS Configuration 3 mins read

To edit your DNS settings on a Windows computer, you'll need to access your network connection properties and manually configure the DNS server addresses. Here's how you can do it step-by-step, based on the provided reference:

Step-by-Step Guide to Editing DNS Settings on Windows:

  1. Open the Control Panel:

    • You can find the Control Panel by searching for it in the Windows Start Menu.

  2. Open Network and Sharing Center:

    • Once the Control Panel is open, select "Network and Internet," then "Network and Sharing Center."

  3. Choose the Connection:

    • In the Network and Sharing Center, you will see "Connections." Click on the name of your active network connection (e.g., "Ethernet" or "Wi-Fi").

  4. Change Adapter Settings:

    • In the connection status window, click on "Properties."

  5. Choose Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4):

    • In the Networking tab, scroll down and select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)." Then, click on "Properties."

  6. Click on Properties:

    • This step is already covered in the previous point, as clicking Properties for IPv4 takes you to the next step.

  7. Choose "Use the following DNS server addresses":

    • In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window, select "Use the following DNS server addresses."

  8. Enter your Preferred and Alternate DNS Server Addresses:

    • You can now enter your preferred DNS server in the "Preferred DNS server" field and your alternate DNS server in the "Alternate DNS server" field.
    • Example: Google’s public DNS is 8.8.8.8 (preferred) and 8.8.4.4 (alternate).
    • Click "OK" to save your changes.

  9. Verify Your Changes:

    • Open a command prompt and type ipconfig /all to see the new DNS settings applied to your network adapter.

Important Notes

  • Public DNS Servers: You can use public DNS servers such as those provided by Google (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4), Cloudflare (1.1.1.1, 1.0.0.1), or OpenDNS (208.67.222.222, 208.67.220.220).
  • Custom DNS Servers: If you are using a private network or a custom DNS server setup, enter the DNS address(es) provided by your network administrator.
  • Troubleshooting: If you have issues with internet connectivity after changing DNS settings, revert back to the default "Obtain DNS server address automatically" and investigate possible errors.

Why Edit DNS Settings?

  • Faster Internet: Sometimes, changing your DNS servers to faster options can improve your internet speed.
  • Enhanced Security: Some DNS providers offer enhanced security features, protecting against malware and phishing websites.
  • Content Filtering: You can use DNS servers to implement content filtering for safer browsing.

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