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Configure your network settings to use Google Public 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. To use Google Public DNS, you need to explicitly change the DNS
settings in your operating system or device to use the Google Public DNS IP
addresses. The procedure for changing your DNS settings varies according to
operating system and version (Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chrome OS) or the device
(computer, phone, or router). We give general procedures here that might not
apply for your OS or device; consult your vendor documentation for authoritative
information.
Depending on your system you may also have the option of enabling a new
privacy-oriented feature called DNS-over-TLS. This feature provides privacy
and security for the DNS messages sent between your device and Google’s DNS
servers. Details on configuring this optional feature are in specific sections
for each system.
Important: Before you start
Before you change your DNS settings to use Google Public DNS, be sure to write
down the current server addresses or settings on a piece of paper. It is very
important that you keep these numbers for backup purposes, in case you need to
revert to them at any time.
We also recommend that you print this page, in the event that you encounter a
problem and need to refer to these instructions.
Google Public DNS IP addresses
The Google Public DNS IP addresses (IPv4) are as follows:
8. 8. 8
8. 4. 4
The Google Public DNS IPv6 addresses are as follows:
2001:4860:4860::8888
2001:4860:4860::8844
You can use either address as your primary or secondary DNS server.
You can configure Google Public DNS addresses for either IPv4 or IPv6
connections, or both. For IPv6-only networks with a NAT64 gateway using the
64:ff9b::/96 prefix, you can use Google Public DNS64 instead of Google
Public DNS IPv6 addresses, providing connectivity to IPv4-only services without
any other configuration.
Change your DNS servers settings
Because the instructions differ between different versions/releases of each
operating system, we only give one version as an example. If you need specific
instructions for your operating system/version, please consult your vendor’s
documentation. You may also find answers on our user group page.
Many systems let you to specify multiple DNS servers, to be contacted in
priority order. In the following instructions, we provide steps to specify only
the Google Public DNS servers as the primary and secondary servers, to ensure
that your setup correctly uses Google Public DNS in all cases.
Windows
DNS settings are specified in the TCP/IP Properties window for the selected
network connection.
Example: Changing DNS server settings on Windows 10
Go to the Control Panel.
Click Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change
adapter settings.
Select the connection for which you want to configure Google Public DNS. For
example:
To change the settings for an Ethernet connection, right-click the
Ethernet interface and select Properties.
To change the settings for a wireless connection, right-click the Wi-Fi
interface and select Properties.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the
password or provide confirmation.
Select the Networking tab. Under This connection uses the following
items, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet
Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and then click Properties.
Click Advanced and select the DNS tab. If there are any DNS server
IP addresses listed there, write them down for future reference, and remove
them from this window.
Click OK.
Select Use the following DNS server addresses. If there are any IP
addresses listed in the Preferred DNS server or Alternate DNS
server, write them down for future reference.
Replace those addresses with the IP addresses of the Google DNS servers:
For IPv4: 8. 8 and/or 8. 4.
For IPv6: 2001:4860:4860::8888 and/or 2001:4860:4860::8844.
For IPv6-only: you can use Google Public DNS64 instead of the IPv6
addresses in the previous point.
Test that your setup is working correctly; see Test your new settings.
Repeat the procedure for additional network connections you want to change.
macOS
DNS settings are specified in the Network window.
Example: Changing DNS server settings on macOS 10. 15
Click Apple menu > System Preferences > Network.
If the lock icon in the lower left-hand corner of the window is locked,
click the icon to make changes, and when prompted to authenticate, enter
your password.
To change the settings for a Wi-Fi connection, select Wi-Fi, and
click Advanced.
To change the settings for an Ethernet connection, select Built-In
Ethernet, and click Advanced.
Select the DNS tab.
Click + to replace any listed addresses with, or add, the Google IP
addresses at the top of the list:
Click OK > Apply.
Linux
In most modern Linux distributions, DNS settings are configured through Network
Manager.
Example: Changing DNS server settings on Ubuntu
Click System > Preferences > Network Connections.
To change the settings for an Ethernet connection, select the Wired
tab, then select your network interface in the list. It is usually
called eth0.
To change the settings for a wireless connection, select the
Wireless tab, then select the appropriate wireless network.
Click Edit, and in the window that appears, select the IPv4 Settings
or IPv6 Settings tab.
If the selected method is Automatic (DHCP), open the dropdown and select
Automatic (DHCP) addresses only instead. If the method is set to
something else, do not change it.
In the DNS servers field, enter the Google Public DNS IP addresses,
separated by a comma:
Click Apply to save the change. If you are prompted for a password or
confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
If your distribution doesn’t use Network Manager, your DNS settings are
specified in /etc/
Example: Changing DNS server settings on a Debian server
Edit /etc/
sudo vi /etc/
If any nameserver lines appear, write down the IP addresses for future
reference.
Replace the nameserver lines with, or add, the following lines:
For IPv4:
nameserver 8. 8
nameserver 8. 4
For IPv6:
nameserver 2001:4860:4860::8888
nameserver 2001:4860:4860::8844
For IPv6-only, you can use Google Public DNS64 instead of the above
IPv6 addresses.
Save and exit.
Restart any Internet clients you are using.
Additionally, if you are using DHCP client software that overwrites the settings
in /etc/, you need to configure the DHCP client by editing the
client’s configuration file.
Example: Configuring DHCP client software on a Debian server
Back up /etc/
sudo cp /etc/ /etc/
Edit /etc/dhcp/ (or /etc/dhcp3/):
sudo vi /etc/dhcp*/
If there is a line following request with only domain-name-servers,
remove that line.
If there is a line containing domain-name-servers with IP addresses, write
down the IP addresses for future reference.
Replace that line with, or add, the following line:
prepend domain-name-servers 8. 8, 8. 4;
prepend domain-name-servers 2001:4860:4860::8888, 2001:4860:4860::8844;
Chrome OS
DNS settings are specified in the Network section of the Settings menu
for the selected network connection.
Example: Changing DNS server settings on Chrome OS 71
Open the Settings menu.
In the Network section, select the connection for which you want to
configure Google Public DNS. For example:
To change the settings for an Ethernet connection, click on the
Ethernet section.
To change the settings for a wireless connection, click on the Wi-Fi
section and select the appropriate network name.
Changing the DNS settings for a mobile data connection established with
Instant Tethering isn’t possible. For mobile Wi-Fi hotspots that are
manually set up, however, you can change the DNS settings using the
instructions for a wireless connection.
Expand the Network section for the selected connection.
In the Name servers section:
For IPv4: Select the Google name servers button (or alternatively,
select the Custom name servers button and enter 8. 8 and
8. 4).
For IPv6: Select the Custom name servers button and enter
2001:4860:4860::8888 and/or 2001:4860:4860::8844.
Click outside the Network section to apply the settings.
Routers
Every router uses a different user interface for configuring DNS server
settings; we provide only the generic procedure. For more information,
please consult your router documentation.
To change your settings on a router:
In your browser, enter the IP address of your router to view the router’s
administration console. Most routers are manufactured to use a default
address such as 192. 168. 0. 1, 192. 1. 2. 1, or 192. 100. If
none of them work or it’s changed, try to find the default gateway address
in the network settings panel of your system.
When prompted, enter the password to edit network settings.
Find the screen in which DNS server settings are specified.
If there are IP addresses specified in the fields for the primary and
seconday DNS servers, write them down for future reference.
Replace those addresses with the Google IP addresses:
Restart your browser.
Some routers use separate fields for all eight parts of IPv6 addresses and
cannot accept the:: IPv6 abbreviation syntax. For such fields enter:
2001:4860:4860:0:0:0:0:8888
2001:4860:4860:0:0:0:0:8844
Expand the 0 entries to 0000 if four hex digits are required.
iOS
You can change DNS settings on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the following
steps.
Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
Tap the ⓘ icon next to the Wi-Fi network that you want to change DNS
servers for. Scroll down to find the DNS section and tap Configure DNS.
Tap Manual and add Google IP addresses. Optionally you can also remove
all default DNS servers in the list.
For IPv4: 8. 4
For IPv6: 2001:4860:4860::8888 and/or 2001:4860:4860::8844
Switching back to Automatic will restore the DNS server specified by the Wi-Fi
network.
Android
Android 9 (Pie) or higher
Android 9 supports “Private DNS” which uses DNS-over-TLS to provide security
and privacy for your DNS queries. You can configure it with the following steps.
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced > Private
DNS.
Select Private DNS provider hostname.
Enter as the hostname of the DNS provider.
Click Save.
For more information see the Android blog post announcing the feature.
Please note that in Android P, the default mode for Private DNS is “Automatic”
which means it uses the network specified DNS server and it attempts a TLS
connection to port 853 before falling back to UDP on port 53.
Older Android versions
Devices running versions older than Android 9 do not support DNS-over-TLS and
cannot configure private DNS for all networks. You can configure DNS for each
individual Wi-Fi network you use. This requires configuring all network
information manually and is only recommended for advanced users.
Mobile or other devices
DNS servers are typically specified under advanced Wi-Fi settings. However, as
every mobile device uses a different user interface for configuring DNS server
settings, we provide only the generic procedure. For more information,
please consult your mobile provider’s documentation.
To change your settings on a mobile device:
Go to the screen in which Wi-Fi settings are specified.
secondary DNS servers, write them down for future reference.
Test your new settings
To test that the Google DNS resolver is working:
From your browser, enter a hostname URL (such as). If it resolves
correctly, quit the browser, load the page again and refresh it for several
times to make sure the result is not from a cached web page.
If you are using Google Public DNS64 on an IPv6-only system, repeat
the above test with an IPv4-only hostname URL (such as).
If all of these tests work, everything is working correctly. If not, go to
the next step.
From your browser, type in a fixed IP address. You can use
(which points to the
website) as the URL. 1
If you are using Google Public DNS64 on an IPv6-only system, use
[64:ff9b::d8da:e477]/ as the
URL instead. If this test does not work, you do not have access to a
NAT64 gateway at the reserved prefix 64:ff9b::/96 and cannot use
Google Public DNS64.
If you are using an IPv6-only system without Google Public DNS64, use
[2001:470:1:18::119]/ as the
URL instead.
If this works correctly, reload the page with a new opened browser to make
sure the page is loaded from scratch. If these tests work (but step 1
fails), then there is a problem with your DNS configuration; check the steps
above to make sure you have configured everything correctly. If these tests
do not work, go to the next step.
Roll back the DNS changes you made and run the tests again. If the tests
still do not work, then there is a problem with your network settings;
contact your ISP or network administrator for assistance.
If you encounter any problems after setting Google Public DNS as your resolver,
please run the diagnostic procedure.
1 Google thanks Jason Fesler for
granting permission to use URLs for browser DNS testing
purposes.
Switch back to your old DNS settings
If you had not previously configured any customized DNS servers, to switch back
to your old settings, in the window in which you specified the Google IP
addresses, select the option to enable obtaining DNS server addresses
automatically, and/or delete the Google IP addresses. This reverts your settings
to using your ISP’s default servers.
If you need to manually specify any addresses, use the procedures above to
specify the old IP addresses.
Restart your system if necessary.
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How to Insert IP Addresses in a Browser – Small Business – Chron …
An Internet Protocol or IP address is a numerical identifier that is recognized by networked devices such as servers and computers, and this is how websites and other Internet locations are uniquely identified. The Domain Name System is a special database system that maps the binary value with a name that is easier to remember and more useful for business recognition, such as “” An IP address has a format resembling “207. 46. 111. 61. ” If you find it necessary to navigate to an IP address, you can enter it directly into your browser just as you would a domain name. Launch your Web browser and click your mouse in the address bar at the top of the window. Ensure that any previously existing text in the address bar is either deleted or selected. Type the string “” followed by the IP address and then a forward slash. For example, type “ 209. 191. 122. 70/” (without the quotes). The trailing slash reduces server time by letting the browser know that this is a directory and it’s not necessary to retrieve a particular file; the default page is assumed and displayed. The “” string informs the browser to access this location using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The HTTP string is optional, since it is the default method and the browser will assume it in the absence of any other protocol, such as FTP, being specified. Press the “Enter” key to navigate to the specified IP address in your browser. References Resources Writer Bio Willa Dunn has been writing since 1970. She has written website content as well as technical documentation, poetry and fiction. She specializes in gardening and technology-related articles. Dunn attended Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois, studying photography and computer science. She enjoys home gardening.
How to change your IP address (6 ways, 5 are free) – Comparitech
Want to change your IP address? Whether you’re conscious about online security or trying to access blocked content from abroad, a new IP address is very useful. We explain, step-by-step 6 ways you can change your IP address online, 5 of which are free!
@pabischoff UPDATED: March 30, 2021
Most devices on the internet use IPv4 addresses to communicate, and the world is slowly adopting IPv4’s replacement, IPv6. Every device connected to the internet needs a unique IP address in order to connect and communicate with other devices online.
An IPv4 address looks like this:
123. 45. 67. 89
And an IPv6 address looks like this:
2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334
If you’re connected to wifi right now, you probably share a public IP address with everyone else connected to the same wifi network, but each device has its own local IP address. However, if you’re on a smartphone and using a mobile data connection, you might well have your very own public IP address.
When most people talk about changing their IP address, they’re referring to their public IPv4 address. This is the address seen and used by most websites, servers, online games, and other devices on the internet.
This article, however, will cover changing your IP address whether it be IPv4 or IPv6, public or private.
How to change your public IP address
Here are a few ways to change your public IP address(es):
1. Connect to a VPN to change your IP address
Short for Virtual Private Network, a VPN encrypts your internet connection and routes it through a server in a location of your choosing. Websites, online services, and other devices on the web will only see the VPN server’s IP address and not your real IP address.
VPNs are useful for torrenting, unblocking region-locked content like that from Netflix and BBC iPlayer, and bypassing censorship at schools, in offices, and in countries like China.
Most VPNs can easily hide your IPv4 address, but many VPNs can leak your IP address through various security vulnerabilities. Furthermore, not all VPNs hide your IPv6 address. Choose a VPN that either disables IPv6 or can prevent IPv6 leaks by default.
If you’re not sure how to set up a VPN just follow the simple steps below.
Here’s how to change your IP address with a VPN:
Sign up for a suitable VPN provider (we recommend NordVPN).
Download the appropriate VPN app for your device.
Open the VPN app and select a server, within your own country is fine although if you want to access a specific service make sure to choose a server in a country where it’s unblocked.
That’s it! You should now have a different IP address.
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2. Use a proxy to change your IP address
Proxies work similarly to VPNs but with far less versatility and security. Your internet connection goes through a middleman server so that websites and other online resources see the proxy server’s IP address and not your own. Unlike VPNs, proxies often lack encryption, only affect certain apps, and can leak your IP address through other means.
A few different types of proxies can be used to change your IP address:
HTTP/S proxies – Usually either browser extensions or special websites that work like a browser within your browser. They only change the IP address on data sent to and from your browser, but do not affect other apps or even DNS traffic. If encryption is included, these are sometimes called SSL proxies.
SOCKS proxies – General purpose proxy servers that can be configured for specific apps including most web browsers. SOCKS5, the latest version, includes support for encryption.
SSH proxies – SSH proxies forward internet traffic from apps like your web browser through a Secure Shell (SSH) connection to a server, so your IP address is changed to that of the server. Although encryption is included, SSH is not a particularly fast protocol, and many websites and apps might not function properly when connected.
3. Use Tor to change your IP address for free
Tor, short for The Onion Router, is a volunteer-run anonymity network. The easiest way to get started with Tor is to download and install the Tor Browser, a barebones web browser that routes all web traffic through the Tor network. Tor encrypts your connection several times and then sends data through multiple nodes—servers operated by volunteer Tor supporters. Each node strips away one layer of encryption, and the sequence of nodes used changes every time you access a different website. This makes it nearly impossible to trace Tor traffic back to the source.
Websites will see the IP address of the last node in the chain, called the Exit Node.
Tor is free, but has its drawbacks. It’s relatively slow and only really suited for basic web browsing. Tor’s anonymity means it is often associated with illicit activity and the dark web, so even though it’s not illegal, using it might draw unwanted attention from your ISP and possibly even law enforcement. Those entities can’t see what you do while connected to Tor, but they can see that you are connected to Tor nodes.
4. Change IP addresses by unplugging your modem
You might be able to get a new IP address by unplugging your internet modem, waiting a few minutes, and then plugging it back in again. When this happens, you release your existing IP address so that your ISP can recycle it. When you reconnect, your ISP assigns you a new IP address.
This method isn’t guaranteed to work because your ISP might just give you the same IP address again. The longer you leave your modem unplugged, however, the higher the chance your IP address changes. If unplugging for a few minutes doesn’t get the job done, consider leaving it unplugged overnight.
Your ISP must use dynamic IP addresses in order for this to work. Most do.
5. Ask your ISP to change your IP address
Another option is to ask your ISP for a new IP address. Every ISP has different policies about how they handle such requests, so responses may vary. At minimum, you’ll need your account information and current IP address on hand.
Most ISPs use dynamic IP address systems, meaning IP addresses occasionally change and get recycled as devices connect and disconnect from the internet. With that in mind, note that your new IP address might not stay the same forever.
In some cases, you can request a static IP address from your ISP, though this might require paying an extra fee and/or going through an application process. Once provided with a static IP address, you can enter it into your device’s network settings. Static IP addresses never change unless you manually change them.
6. Change networks to get a different IP address
This might seem obvious, but you can get a different IP address by disconnecting from whatever network you’re currently connected to and connecting to a different one. You can switch to a different wifi network, for example, or switch from wifi to a mobile data connection if you’re on a smartphone.
Remember that public and open wifi hotspots are often prime hunting grounds for hackers. Try to stick with a wifi network that requires a password and is encrypted with WPA2.
How to change your private IP address
If you’re connected to a wifi router, then you probably share a public IP address with all the other devices connected to the same network. Each device, however, has its own private, or local IP address.
Changing your local IP address won’t really affect how your device communicates with other devices and servers over the internet, but there might be instances in which you need a different private IP address. These include troubleshooting a malfunctioning router or configuring how local devices, such as printers and IoT devices, function on your home network.
Renew your local IP address
If you’re connected to wifi or some other type of local network, you can change your private IP address from the router admin panel or from the device itself. I’ll show you how to do it on Windows and MacOS.
Here’s how to renew your IP address on Windows:
Search for the Command Prompt and right click it to Run as administrator
Enter ipconfig /release
Enter ipconfig /renew
You should now see a new local IP address.
Here’s how to renew your IP address on Mac:
Click the Apple menu and open System Preferences
Select Network
Highlight the network that you’re connected to in the left pane
Click Advanced…
Select the TCP/IP tab
Click Renew DHCP Lease
You Mac should now be assigned a new local IP address.
The process for changing local IP addresses on the router varies depending on your router manufacturer and firmware. You can usually access your router’s admin dashboard by opening a web browser and entering 192. 168. 0. 1 or 192. 1. 1 in the address bar.
Your ISP always knows your IP address
No matter what methods you use to change or hide an IP address, public IP addresses are always known by the internet service provider. This is inevitable because in order to connect to the internet at all, your ISP must assign you an IP address, and it must know what that IP address is in order to transmit communication and data from the internet to your device.
So even if you used one of the above methods to mask your IP address from websites, services, and other devices on the internet, your ISP is an exception that can see behind the mask.
Even if your ISP can identify you by your IP address, however, you can hide your online activity through encryption. A VPN or Tor will encrypt all data before it ever leaves your device, so even though your ISP can see that you are communicating, it cannot see the contents of those communications.
If you need an easy way to change your IP address to that of a different ISP, try switching between wifi and your smartphone’s mobile data connection. Chances are, your phone carrier and home internet use different ISPs.
Frequently Asked Questions about change ip google chrome
What is the IP address for Google Chrome?
The Google Public DNS IP addresses (IPv4) are as follows: 8.8.8.8. 8.8.4.4.Jun 25, 2020
How do I use an IP address in Chrome?
Launch your Web browser and click your mouse in the address bar at the top of the window. … Type the string “http://” followed by the IP address and then a forward slash. … Press the “Enter” key to navigate to the specified IP address in your browser.
Does browser change IP?
HTTP/S proxies – Usually either browser extensions or special websites that work like a browser within your browser. They only change the IP address on data sent to and from your browser, but do not affect other apps or even DNS traffic.Mar 30, 2021