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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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