How do I change DNS providers?

How to Switch Your DNS Provider to Google’s Servers

Google's Public DNS servers (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) offer a reliable, fast, and secure browsing experience. Follow the steps below to change your DNS provider on Mac and Windows:

On Mac

Open System Settings:


Click the Apple menu () at the top-left corner of your screen.


Select System Settings (or System Preferences for older macOS versions).

Access Network Settings:


Click Network in the sidebar.


Select your active network connection (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet).

Edit DNS Settings:


Click Details (or Advanced for older versions).


Navigate to the DNS tab.

Add Google’s DNS Servers:


Remove existing DNS entries (if any) by selecting them and clicking the - button.


Add Google's DNS servers:


8.8.8.8


8.8.4.4

Save Changes:


Click OK to confirm and then click Apply.

On Windows

Open Network Settings:


Press Win + I to open Settings.


Go to Network & Internet > Status > Change adapter options.

Access Adapter Properties:


Right-click on your active network connection and select Properties.

Locate IP Settings:


Double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

Update DNS Servers:


Select Use the following DNS server addresses.


Enter the following:


Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8


Alternate DNS server: 8.8.4.4

Save and Close:


Click OK to save changes.


Repeat the steps for Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) if you want to add IPv6 DNS (Google’s IPv6 DNS addresses are 2001:4860:4860::8888 and 2001:4860:4860::8844).

By following these instructions, you’ll successfully switch to Google’s DNS servers on both Mac and Windows

Updated on: 23/04/2025