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Switch to a faster DNS resolver

Every new website starts with a DNS lookup. Pick the resolver that is fastest from where you are.

Your Health Check compared public resolvers from your location. Use the fastest one. Setting it on the router covers every device at home; setting it on a device only covers that device.

Addresses

  • Cloudflare: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 · encrypted: one.one.one.one
  • Google: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 · encrypted: dns.google
  • Quad9 (blocks known malware): 9.9.9.9 and 149.112.112.112 · encrypted: dns.quad9.net
  • AdGuard (blocks ads): 94.140.14.14 and 94.140.15.15 · encrypted: dns.adguard-dns.com

Where to set it

  • Android 9+: Settings → Network & internet → Private DNS → enter the encrypted hostname.
  • iPhone / iPad: Settings → Wi-Fi → (i) next to your network → Configure DNS → Manual.
  • Windows 11: Settings → Network & internet → your connection → DNS server assignment → Edit → Manual, and set DNS over HTTPS to On.
  • macOS: System Settings → Network → your connection → Details → DNS.
  • Router: look for DNS under WAN or Internet settings.

Coming soon: NetPulse DNS will also block ads, trackers, malware and phishing across the whole device or home, installed in one tap.

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