Configure DNS on Windows 10/11
Learn how to configure custom DNS servers on Windows 10 and Windows 11. This guide shows you how to change DNS through the graphical interface and the network control panel.
1
Open Network Settings
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Change adapter options or press Windows + R, type "ncpa.cpl" and press Enter.
Screenshot: Open Network Settings
2
Connection Properties
Right-click on your active connection (WiFi or Ethernet) and select "Properties".
Screenshot: Connection Properties
3
Configure IPv4
Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click "Properties".
Screenshot: Configure IPv4
4
Enter Custom DNS
Check "Use the following DNS server addresses" and enter: Preferred DNS: 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare), Alternate DNS: 8.8.8.8 (Google)
Screenshot: Enter Custom DNS
Additional Tips
- After changing DNS, run "ipconfig /flushdns" in CMD to clear the cache
- If using a VPN, you may need to configure DNS within the VPN as well
- You can set different DNS for WiFi and Ethernet connections
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