DNS (Domain Name System) is an essential component of the internet that helps translate website domain names into IP addresses. DNS servers provided by ISPs (Internet Service Providers) are generally reliable, but sometimes they may not be as fast or secure as other DNS servers available. Changing your DNS server can improve your internet speed and security. In this article, we will discuss how to change DNS on PC, Android, and iOS devices.
Changing DNS on PC:
1. Open the Control Panel and click on "Network and Internet."
2. Click on "Network and Sharing Center."
3. Click on "Change adapter settings."
4. Right-click on the network adapter you are using and select "Properties."
5. Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click on "Properties."
6. Select "Use the following DNS server addresses."
7. Enter the new DNS server addresses in the "Preferred DNS server" and "Alternate DNS server" fields. You can use public DNS servers such as Google DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) or OpenDNS (208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220).
8. Click on "OK" to save the changes.
Changing DNS on Android:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on "Wi-Fi & internet."
3. Tap on the Wi-Fi network you are connected to.
4. Tap on "Advanced."
5. Tap on "IP settings" and select "Static."
6. Scroll down to the DNS 1 and DNS 2 fields.
7. Enter the new DNS server addresses in the DNS 1 and DNS 2 fields.
8. Tap on "Save" to save the changes.
Changing DNS on iOS:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on "Wi-Fi."
3. Tap on the "i" icon next to the Wi-Fi network you are connected to.
4. Scroll down and tap on "Configure DNS."
5. Tap on "Manual."
6. Tap on "Add Server."
7. Enter the new DNS server addresses.
8. Tap on "Save" to save the changes.
In conclusion, changing DNS servers can help improve your internet speed and security. By following the above steps, you can easily change the DNS server on your PC, Android, and iOS devices.
