How to change DNS on Windows and Mac computers

Changing DNS on your  computer  is to change the DNS servers of the area you set up, so the network connection will be more stable. So how to change DNS on the computer? Let's find out how!

Benefits of changing DNS on a computer :

- Help speed up web browsing.

- Increased accuracy and reliability.

- Have better security.

1. Instructions on how to change DNS on a Windows computer

Step 1 : From the Windows search bar> Type the keyword " control panel "> Select  Control Panel .

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Step 2 :  Control Panel  window opens, in  View by  > Select  Category  > Select  View network status and tasks .

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Step 3 : Select  Wi-Fi  under  connections , Wi-Fi Status window   appears> Select  Properties .

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Step 4 : Click on  Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)  > Click  Properties .

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Step 5 :  You check the box  Use the following DNS server address  (if not checked)> Change DNS manually by entering  Preferred DNS  and  Alternate DNS .

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Some DNS references :

- Google

Preferred DNS server:  8.8.8.8

Alternate DNS server:  8.8.4.4

- OpenDNS

Preferred DNS server:  208.67.222.123

Alternate DNS server:  208.67.220.123

- DNS Advantage

Preferred DNS server:  156.154.70.1

Alternate DNS server:  156.154.71.1

Step 6 :  Restart to complete the process.

2. Instructions on how to change DNS on a Mac computer

Step 1 : Choose  Apple menu (apple logo)  on the top left corner of the screen> Select  System Preferences .

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Step 2 :  The System Preferences window   appears, select the Network section  .

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Step 3 : Open advanced options for Network by clicking on  Advanced… .

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Step 4 :  Switch to the  DNS tab ,  select the plus symbol   " + " for the first time to add  Preferred DNS .

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Step 5 : Select the  plus symbol "+"  again to add  Altemnate DNS  > Click  OK  and  Apply  to save the changes.

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Some DNS references :

- Google

Preferred DNS server:  8.8.8.8

Alternate DNS server:  8.8.4.4

- OpenDNS

Preferred DNS server:  208.67.222.123

Alternate DNS server:  208.67.220.123

- DNS Advantage

Preferred DNS server:  156.154.70.1

Alternate DNS server:  156.154.71.1

Step 6 : Reboot to complete.

Above is the guide to change DNS on Windows and macOS, hope this article can help you, wish you success!

Isabella Humphrey

Update 04 November 2020