How to Change DNS Settings on Windows 11 (2 Easy Ways)

Recently we have written an article on How to View DNS Settings in Windows 11 if your browser shows DNS errors repeatedly. And are you looking for increasing your privacy while browsing the internet? Then changing the DNS settings is a must.

In this post, we\’ll go through five different ways to change Windows 11\’s DNS settings.

There are numerous DNS servers available, ranging from ISP-provided servers to those provided by Google, Cloudflare, OpenDNS, etc. Depending on the DNS server you choose to use on your Windows 11 computer, each claims that it can obtain information more quickly than the other.

That said, ISPs are increasingly collecting DNS queries, which is bad for your privacy, which is why We advise users to change the default DNS server in Windows 11. This means that now the DNS log can be used by your Internet provider to determine which website you visited. Choose custom DNS servers that are well known, which do not track your searches, provide dependable speed, and offer security against phishing and malware attacks in order to be on the safe side while browsing the internet.

Here are a few well-known and free DNS servers that you can use on Windows 11.

1. Cloudflare
2. Google
3. OpenDNS
4. Comodo
5. Quad9 DNS

Now that it is clear, let\’s talk about several well-known ways to change DNS servers for Windows 11.

How to change DNS Servers using Settings in Windows 11?

In Windows 11, using the Settings option is the simplest way to modify the DNS server. IPv4 and IPv6 protocols are supported for DNS definition.

The following are steps to take:

1. Open settings using the start menu, or Window Key + I
2. In Settings, choose Network and Internet.
3. Select the Ethernet if you are using a wired connection or Wi-Fi navigation option.
4. Next, choose your Ethernet or Wi-Fi network adapter under the Advanced network options.
5. Select the Edit option

6. Choose the Manual option.

7. If the IPv4 option isn\’t already enabled, enable it.

8. In the Preferred DNS and Alternative DNS boxes, type new servers.

9. Hit the Save button.

How to change DNS settings using Control Panel in Windows 11?

1. To open the Run prompt window, press \”Windows + R.\” Enter the command ncpa.cpl there.

2. It will immediately launch the Control Panel\’s Network and Internet window. The \”Network and Sharing Center\” section of the Control Panel can also be manually accessed in Windows 11.

3. Once you\’re here, choose \”Properties\” from the menu bar once you right-click on your \”Wi-Fi\” adapter. Right-click \”Ethernet\” and choose \”Properties\” if you are connecting through a wired Ethernet connection.

4. Next, double-click on \”Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)\” by scrolling down.

5. Now a new pop-up window will appear, where you must choose \”Use the following DNS server addresses.\” We\’re going to configure our own DNS server here.

6.  Now, enter the Preferred and Alternative DNS servers in their respective fields.

7. Finally, click on “OK“, and that’s it. You have set up a custom DNS server on your Windows 11.

Here are the two quick ways to set up a custom DNS server in Windows 11. It is highly advised that you modify the DNS server from the Windows Settings page. Is your wifi slow or keeps disconnecting? Follow our article for a quick fix. If you have queries or questions remaining let us know in the comments.