[Instructions] - Change Iphone DNS quickly

Maybe you don't know, this is a big drawback in iOS related to DNS. Today's TipsMake article will guide you how to change Iphone DNS.

You can only customize DNS if you are on a Wi-Fi connection, you cannot change DNS on mobile networks.

Another solution is to use a VPN instead of using your phone's DNS service. Below, TipsMake will guide you how to quickly change iPhone DNS.

How to configure and change Iphone DNS

When Android Pie was launched, many people praised the addition of DNS customization. Many iOS users are unaware that this option has been present in their iPhone/iPad for a long time. The reason they might not know about it, is because it doesn't show up in the settings. You will understand why we say this shortly.

1. Open 'Settings' on your iPhone or iPad

2. In the left sidebar, select 'Wifi'.

3. Now, on the right pane, you will see the name of the Wi-Fi network you are connected to. It will have a blue check mark next to it indicating it is active.

4. Tap anywhere on the name of the Wi-Fi network in use or the icons next to it to open settings specific to the selected network.

5. Scroll down to the 'Configure DNS' option. If it is selecting Automatic, it means there is no custom DNS set up and the network is connecting to your ISP's DNS servers.

6. In the Configure DNS section, select the Manual option. You will now see an option 'Add Server'.

7. Set any DNS you want. Don't forget to press the save button in the upper right corner, to finish adding the DNS server.

If you have multiple Wi-Fi networks, you will need to set up DNS for each network.

Here are a few popular, reliable public DNS services:

1. CloudFlare DNS: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 (Cloudflare also has DNS apps for Android and iOS.
2. AdGuard DNS: 176.103.130.130 and 176.103.130.131
3. OpenDNS: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220
4. DNS Quad9: 9.9.9.9 and 149.112.112.112
5. Google DNS: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4

AdGuard DNS is very useful, as it acts as a system-wide ad blocker.

Summary of changing Iphone DNS

Personally, TipsMake doesn't like Apple's Settings (Apple's Settings app) and the way the app presents options for changing iPhone DNS. In comparison, on Android Pie, DNS options are very simple. You go to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced > Private DNS. You only need to install it once and it works on all networks (Wi-Fi and Cellular).

Even if you don't remember where the option is, you can just open Settings on your Android device and enter DNS and it will show you the option. Do the same thing on iOS and you get nothing, it's not a searchable option.

Samuel Daniel

Update 10 October 2023