How to change to Google DNS Servers

Owned by Nathan Confer, created
Nov 20, 2020
1 min read

Use this guide to change default DNS servers to Google's DNS. This can be used to troubleshoot connection issues to websites.

Instructions

  1. Click the Apple in the top left hand corner

  2. Go to System Preferences → Network → Unlock the Network preferences with the lock in the lower left hand corner

  3. Enter your AD password then click the Advanced button

  4. Click the DNS Tab then click the + sign

  5. Next Type in 8.8.8.8 then hit the Plus sign again and add in 8.8.4.4

  6. Click Ok then Apply on the original screen

  7. Quit Chrome and reopen and see if you can access the page.

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