You can secure DNS in Microsoft Edge by enabling the "Use secure DNS" feature within the browser's settings. Here's how:
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Open Microsoft Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge browser on your computer.
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Access Settings: Click on the three horizontal dots (Settings and more) located in the top-right corner of the browser window.
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Navigate to Privacy, search, and services: In the drop-down menu, select "Settings." Then, in the settings menu, click on "Privacy, search, and services" in the left-hand navigation pane.
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Find the Security Section: Scroll down the "Privacy, search, and services" page until you find the "Security" section.
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Enable Secure DNS: Locate the toggle next to "Use secure DNS to specify how to lookup the network address for websites." Slide the toggle to the "On" position.
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Choose a Provider (Optional): Once you've enabled "Use secure DNS," you'll typically be given an option to choose a specific DNS provider. Edge often defaults to "Choose provider automatically." You can select a specific provider like Cloudflare, Google Public DNS, or others that support DNS over HTTPS (DoH). This can offer additional privacy and security benefits. Using 'Choose provider automatically' relies on the DNS configuration already set by your operating system.
By enabling secure DNS, Microsoft Edge encrypts your DNS queries, protecting them from eavesdropping and manipulation. This enhances your online privacy and security.
