{"id":184858,"date":"2022-12-21T16:26:17","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T13:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my-operator.info\/en\/?p=184858"},"modified":"2024-01-25T17:39:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T14:39:47","slug":"google-dns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/my-operator.info\/en\/faq\/google-dns\/","title":{"rendered":"How to switch Google DNS | Change to Google DNS for Windows and MacOS"},"content":{"rendered":"

In case of some problems with accessing websites, you might be recommended to change the DNS server. To do this, you can use OpenDNS<\/b><\/a>, Cloudflare DNS<\/b><\/a> or Google DNS. If the reason why a website is down is about your ISP\u2019s DNS server (for example, it is down or overloaded), it will help.<\/p>\n

The abbreviation DNS stands for \u201cdomain name system\u201d.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What is Google DNS?<\/h2>\n

Google Public DNS is a domain name system which can be used by any internet user worldwide. It works as a recursive name server that receives data from authoritative name servers to respond to a big quantity of DNS queries. Google DNS is considered to be the largest public DNS service in the world, which allows to connect faster and more securely across the domain name system.<\/p>\n

IP addresses of Google DNS<\/h2>\n

8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 are the primary IP addresses of Google DNS, which are available to anyone. When a user changes DNS settings to these IP addresses, he or she access Google\u2019s domain name system service. As a result, it becomes possible to access their fast speeds and security.<\/p>\n

How to switch to Google DNS?<\/h2>\n

To use Google DNS you should follow the instructions depending on the operational system of your device.<\/p>\n

\"Google<\/p>\n

Change to Google DNS for Windows 10<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. Click \u201cStart\u201d. Type \u201cEthernet\u201d in the search bar to open \u201cEthernet Settings\u201d as the next step.<\/li>\n
  2. Find \u201cRelated Settings\u201d and select \u201cChange Adapter Options\u201d.<\/li>\n
  3. Right-click the appropriate Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection and select the \u201cProperties\u201d option.<\/li>\n
  4. Choose the \u201cInternet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4)\u201d.<\/li>\n
  5. Leave a checkmark in the default box \u201cObtain an IP address automatically\u201d but check the box \u201cUse the following DNS server addresses\u201d below.<\/li>\n
  6. Enter 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 addresses in the fields \u201cPreferred DNS server\u201d and \u201cAlternate DNS server\u201d.<\/li>\n
  7. Click on the button \u201cOk\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Change to Google DNS for macOS<\/h3>\n

    \"Google<\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. Select the \u201cSystem Preferences\u201d within the Apple menu.<\/li>\n
    2. Click the \u201cNetwork\u201d icon.<\/li>\n
    3. Choose the appropriate internet connection (f.e. Wi-Fi) and select the option \u201cAdvanced\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      If you are going to make some changes, don\u2019t forget to click the lock in the lower left corner.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

        \n
      1. After the menu bar has opened, you should choose the \u201cDNS\u201d tab.<\/li>\n
      2. Find the plus sign in the lower left corner and click it.<\/li>\n
      3. Add both 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 addresses. Click \u201cOk\u201d to confirm the action.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Now you know how to set Google DNS, but if you still have some questions, write them down below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        In case of some problems with accessing websites, you might be recommended to change the DNS server. To do this, you can use OpenDNS, Cloudflare DNS or Google DNS. If the reason why a website is down is about your ISP\u2019s DNS server (for example, it is down or overloaded), it will help. The abbreviation…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":185746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[12],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to switch Google DNS for Windows and MacOS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How to change to Google DNS for different OS. What is it and what DNS server addresses are needed? 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