Changing Your DNS Server Why You Should and How to Do It

1. Why would I want to change my DNS server?
2. What happens if I change my DNS settings?
3. Is changing your DNS server safe?
4. What does changing your DNS to 8.8 8.8 do?
5. Does DNS change your IP address?
6. How do I change my DNS settings?
7. Can I use 8.8 8.8 DNS?
8. Is it safe to use 8.8 8.8 DNS?
9. Should private DNS be off?
10. Should I change DNS on router?
11. Do I need to change DNS on router?
12. How many DNS servers should I have?

Why would I want to change my DNS server?

DNS servers translate human-friendly domain names to machine-friendly IP addresses. You're probably using a DNS server supplied by your ISP, one whose quality is unknown. Switching to a third-party DNS service can both speed your internet activity and protect against tricky DNS-based attacks.

What happens if I change my DNS settings?

By changing the DNS server on your router, you'll be able to configure parental control settings on the OpenDNS website, allowing you to block certain categories of websites as well as view the ones that have been accessed from your home network.

Is changing your DNS server safe?

Changing your current DNS settings to the OpenDNS servers is a safe, reversible, and beneficial configuration adjustment that will not harm your computer or your network.

What does changing your DNS to 8.8 8.8 do?

Originally Answered: What does changing your DNS to 8.8 do? 8.8 is a public DNS recursive operated by Google. Configuring to use that instead of your default means that your queries go to Google instead of to your ISP. You will slightly slow down your access to internet.

Does DNS change your IP address?

Changing to using a different DNS provider will not change your IP address. It is possible that if your IP has changed recently - some DNS servers have updated and know your new IP, but others haven't and don't - this process of "propogation" can take quite some time in some cases.

How do I change my DNS settings?

Windows

1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings.
3. Select the connection for which you want to configure Google Public DNS. ...
4. Select the Networking tab. ...
5. Click Advanced and select the DNS tab. ...
6. Click OK.
7. Select Use the following DNS server addresses.

Can I use 8.8 8.8 DNS?

If your DNS is only pointing to 8.8. 8.8, it will reach out externally for DNS resolution. This means it will give you internet access, but it will not resolve local DNS. It may also prevent your machines from talking to Active Directory.

Is it safe to use 8.8 8.8 DNS?

If your question really means “is changing the default dns server IP address in my router as set by my isp safe" then the answer is, yes, it is safe as long as you choose a well-known DNS server such as Google (8.8. 8.8 and 8.8. 4.4) . There are many others you can use.

Should private DNS be off?

Important: By default, your phone uses Private DNS with all networks that can use Private DNS. We recommend keeping Private DNS turned on. To turn Private DNS on or off, or change its settings: Open your phone's Settings app.

Should I change DNS on router?

Yes, You Should Still Change Your DNS Settings for Better Internet. The DNS (Domain Name System) server settings on your laptop, phone, or router are your gateway to the web. ... Those of you happy to go all-in with an alternative DNS can take the router approach, while the device-specific option lets you test the waters.

Do I need to change DNS on router?

By default, your router uses your Internet service provider's DNS servers. If you change the DNS server on your router, every other device on your network will use it. Really, if you want to use a third-party DNS server on your devices, we recommend you just change it on your router.

How many DNS servers should I have?

At a minimum, you'll need two DNS servers for each Internet domain you have. You can have more than two for a domain but usually three is tops unless you have multiple server farms where you would want to distribute the DNS lookup load. It's a good idea to have at least one of your DNS servers at a separate location.