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How to Use Google Public DNS on Windows PC

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Introduction

This guide explains how to configure your PC to use Google Public DNS, improving browsing speed and reliability. Google Public DNS is known for being fast, accurate, and offering fewer restrictions.

 

Steps to Set Google Public DNS

1. Navigate to Control Panel> Network and Internet >> Network and Sharing > Change Adapter Settings.

2. Select the connection that you want to configure Google Public DNS.

For example:

  • To change the settings for an Ethernet connection(wired), right-click Local Area Connection, and click Properties.
  • To change the settings for a wireless connection (Wi-Fi), right-click Wireless Network Connection, and click Properties.

 

3. Click on the ‘Properties” tab. Double Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select (use the following DNS server addresses. Then, key in 8.8.8.8 (google primary DNS server) and 8.8.4.4 (google secondary DNS server) in the preferred and alternate DNS server field.

 

4. Click on Advanced and then DNS tab. Use the add button to add the following DNS server in the DNS server list.

If there is an existing IP address listed here, do write them down for future reference.

For Google Public DNS, select Use the following DNS server addresses:

Preferred DNS Server: 8.8.8.8

Alternate DNS Server: 8.8.4.4

 

5. Click OK and restart your network connection for changes to be applied. You can restart the network adapter by right clicking on it, then disable and enabling it.

You are now using Google Public DNS.

 

Conclusion

By configuring your PC to use Google Public DNS, you can enhance your browsing experience with faster, more secure, and reliable DNS resolution. This setup ensures smoother internet performance and fewer restrictions. If you ever need to revert to the previous DNS settings, make sure to note down the original DNS addresses before making changes. For more information or assistance, feel free to reach out to your system administrator or consult the original guide.

If you encounter any issues, contact our support team at support@ipserverone.com.

 

 

Article posted on 2020-02-24 by Louis

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