Should I use Google DNS servers?
One of the biggest reasons we suggest customers switch to Google’s resolvers is that their network is set to use improperly configured resolvers. Providing correct results is one of the key benefits which Google Public DNS provides. It puts priority on returning the right answer to a query.
Which DNS server should I use?
Updated list of the best publicly available and free DNS servers
| Best Free & Public DNS Servers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Primary DNS | Secondary DNS |
| 8.8.8.8 | 8.8.4.4 | |
| Quad9 | 9.9.9.9 | 149.112.112.112 |
| OpenDNS Home | 208.67.222.222 | 208.67.220.220 |
Can I use Google DNS for my domain?
Name servers store all resource records for a domain name. When you buy a domain name through Google Domains, name servers are provided at no additional cost and require no setup or management. You can also use custom name servers from third-party providers.
What happens if I use Google DNS?
When you use Google Public DNS, you are changing your DNS “switchboard” operator from your ISP to Google Public DNS. In most cases, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automatically configures your system to use the IP addresses of your ISP’s domain name servers.
How to configure network settings to use Google DNS?
1) Go to System >> Preferences >> Network Connections. 2) Select the connection which you want to configure. 3) Click ‘Edit’ button. 4) Select the ‘IPv4 settings’ or ‘IPv6 settings’ tab. 5) Enter the Google Public DNS IP addresses in the ‘DNS servers’ field. 6) Click ‘Apply’ button to save the changes.
What are the IP addresses for Google Public DNS?
Google Public DNS IP addresses The Google Public DNS IP addresses (IPv4) are as follows: 8.8.8.8 8.8.4.4 The Google Public DNS IPv6 addresses are as follows: 2001:4860:4860::8888…
How to set up Google Public DNS on Ubuntu?
Example: Changing DNS server settings on Ubuntu Click System > Preferences > Network Connections. Select the connection for which you want to configure Google Public DNS. Click Edit, and in the window that appears, select the IPv4 Settings or IPv6 Settings tab.
How to configure a DNS server in Windows 10?
To configure your DNS server, follow these 5 steps: 1 First, you’ll need to start the Configure Your Server Wizard. 2 On the Server Role page, click DNS server, and then click Next. 3 On the Summary of Selections page, view and confirm the options that you have selected.