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Changing resolvers on our local machine

A step-by-step guide to updating your DNS settings for faster and more secure browsing on Mac and Windows.

Asher Anwer avatar
Written by Asher Anwer
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Changing the DNS resolvers on your local machine is a simple yet effective way to improve your internet speed, enhance privacy, and bypass certain restrictions. Whether you're using a Mac or a Windows device, updating your DNS settings to use faster, privacy-focused servers like 1.1.1.1 can make a noticeable difference. In this guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process for both operating systems so you can make the switch quickly and easily.

For Mac

  1. Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen, then select 'System Settings'.

  2. Then select 'Network' from the sidebar and click on 'Wi-Fi'.

  3. Then click on 'Details' next to the Wi-Fi network you're connected to.

  4. On the next screen, click on 'DNS'.

  5. Remove the existing DNS server by clicking the minus (-) button, then click the plus (+) button to add a new DNS server and enter 1.1.1.1.

  6. Click the plus (+) button again to add another DNS server and enter 1.0.0.1.

  7. Then click 'OK'.

  8. Restart your web browser.

  9. You’re all set! Your device now has faster, more private DNS servers.
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For Windows

  1. Search for 'Control Panel' using the search bar, then click on it.

  2. Click on 'Network and Internet'.

  3. Click on 'Change adapter settings'.

  4. Right-click on the Wi-Fi network you're connected to, then select 'Properties'.

  5. Select 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)' (or 'Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)' if desired), then click 'Properties'.

  6. Note down any existing DNS server addresses for future reference.

  7. Select 'Use the following DNS server addresses'.

  8. Replace those addresses with the 1.1.1.1 DNS addresses and then click OK:

    • For IPv4: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1

    • For IPv6: 2606:4700:4700::1111 and 2606:4700:4700::100

  9. Restart your web browser.

  10. You’re all set! Your device now has faster, more private DNS servers.

Congratulations! You've successfully changed your DNS resolvers and improved your browsing speed and privacy.

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