How to Change DNS Settings on Windows 11

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 When you get an internet connection from your Internet Service Provider you'll notice that it's setting up a network kit for you. Your online connectivity is crucial, so you need to have the DedicatedDNS, a unique configuration for networks that is key to your online well-being.

This leaves you susceptible to a wide range of security problems, such as cache poisoning, when you use your DNS with an ISPs; however, security is of little priority for most of them.

How to Change DNS Settings on Windows 11

In this first step, On the Desktop, there is a search box under where you can type the Control Panel. then from the search result click on it to open a new control panel window.

Open Network and Internet from Control Panel

Now,  click on Network and sharing center.

Open Network and sharing center

Here, Select your Active Network, click on it to open its Status. 

Open Status of Active Network

Now, Click on the Properties option to open Properties of Active Network.

 

Open Properties of Active Network

Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click the Properties option.

Open Properties of IPV4

Click on the radio button preceding the option to use the following DNS server addresses. Click 'OK' to confirm and close after you enter your preferred address.

Enter your Preferred Address

In another way, When you go to your Windows Settings. open Network & Internet and choose the applicable internet Internet choice.

Open Network and Internet Settings

There is a window that will pop up. Use the drop-down menu to select the manual. If you want to modify a certain type of connection, switch on either IPv4 or IPv6. Most connections use the default protocol, but some require a different protocol. You can enter the primary DNS server address in the box below the headings. You can enter the secondary DNS server address in the box below.

Edit IPV4 DNS Server

You can use the alternate DNS numbers from Cloudflare, OpenDNS, and Google for your new server.

Set Preferred DNS Server 

We've used a service called Cloudflare. You can pick any server that you would like to use, enter the numbers in the appropriate fields, and click on Save. In a few seconds, your DNS settings will be changed.