How to change DNS settings on a Windows 10 PC

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Changing DNS (Domain Name System) settings on a Windows 10 PC can be done through the network adapter settings. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Change DNS Settings in Network Settings

1. Open Network Settings:
   • Click on the network icon in the system tray (bottom-right corner of your screen).
   • Click on "Network & Internet settings."
2. Access Network Adapter Settings:
   • In the "Network & Internet" settings, click on "Change adapter options." This will open the "Network Connections" window.
3. Select the Network Adapter:
   • Right-click on the network adapter you are currently using (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and choose "Properties."
4. Choose Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4):
   • In the properties window, locate "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" in the list.
   • Highlight it and click on the "Properties" button.
5. Manually Set DNS Server Addresses:
   • In the TCP/IPv4 properties, select "Use the following DNS server addresses."
   • Enter the preferred and alternate DNS server addresses you want to use. Common choices include public DNS servers like Google's (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) or Cloudflare's (1.1.1.1).
6. Click OK:
   • Click "OK" to apply the changes.
7. Restart Your Connection (Optional):
   • You may need to restart your internet connection or your PC to apply the new DNS settings.

Method 2: Change DNS Settings in Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
   • Press Win + X and choose "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)."
2. View Current DNS Settings:
   • To view your current DNS settings, type the following command and press Enter:

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ipconfig /all

3. Change DNS Settings:
   • To change DNS settings, use the following command, replacing YourInterfaceName with the actual name of your network interface and PreferredDNS and AlternateDNS with the desired DNS server addresses:

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netsh interface ipv4 set dns name="YourInterfaceName" static address=PreferredDNS validate=no netsh interface ipv4 add dns name="YourInterfaceName" address=AlternateDNS validate=no index=2

4. Example:
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6. netsh interface ipv4 set dns name="Wi-Fi" static address=8.8.8.8 validate=no netsh interface ipv4 add dns name="Wi-Fi" address=8.8.4.4 validate=no index=2
7. Restart Your Connection (Optional):
   • You may need to restart your internet connection or your PC to apply the new DNS settings.

These methods allow you to change the DNS settings on your Windows 10 PC manually. Choose the method that you find more convenient based on your preferences.

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