{"id":119660,"date":"2024-12-25T14:08:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T13:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keyshop.windowsandoffice.com\/?p=119660"},"modified":"2026-10-23T01:50:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T23:50:59","slug":"how-to-change-the-dns-server-in-windows-11-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keyshop.windowsandoffice.com\/es\/how-to-change-the-dns-server-in-windows-11-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change DNS Server in Windows 11: Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wondering how to change DNS server in Windows 11<\/strong>? You can select a different DNS provider for your Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection through Windows Settings, without installing extra software. This guide explains the steps, DNS over HTTPS (DoH), how to test your new settings, and how to revert if something stops working.<\/p>\n

What does changing DNS do?<\/h2>\n

DNS converts domain names into IP addresses. Choosing a reliable DNS resolver may affect lookup performance, privacy and filtering options, but it does not guarantee faster internet speeds. Your ISP or organization may require specific DNS settings for internal websites and services.<\/p>\n

How to change DNS server in Windows 11: Step 1<\/h2>\n
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  1. Pulse Windows + I<\/strong> to open Settings.<\/li>\n
  2. Seleccione Network & internet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. Choose your active Wi-Fi<\/strong> o Ethernet<\/strong> connection. For Wi-Fi, open the connected network\u2019s properties.<\/li>\n
  4. Find DNS server assignment<\/strong> y seleccione Editar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Step 2: Enter preferred and alternate DNS servers<\/h2>\n
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    1. In the Edit DNS settings dialog, select Manual<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    2. Enable IPv4<\/strong> if you are setting IPv4 DNS servers.<\/li>\n
    3. Enter the preferred and alternate DNS server addresses.<\/li>\n
    4. Choose DNS encryption settings if available and supported by your provider.<\/li>\n
    5. Haga clic en Guardar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Popular public DNS providers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Provider<\/th>\nPreferred IPv4<\/th>\nAlternate IPv4<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Cloudflare<\/td>\n1.1.1.1<\/td>\n1.0.0.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Google Public DNS<\/td>\n8.8.8.8<\/td>\n8.8.4.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Quad9<\/td>\n9.9.9.9<\/td>\n149.112.112.112<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Choose your DNS provider based on your security, privacy, network compatibility and service requirements. These are third-party services with their own policies. A public resolver does not automatically make all browsing private: websites, your network provider, and other services can still receive information about your connections. Consider each provider’s filtering, data-retention and encryption options before choosing.<\/p>\n

      Step 3: Consider DNS over HTTPS (DoH)<\/h2>\n

      Windows 11 supports encrypted DNS queries through DNS over HTTPS<\/strong> with compatible providers. If available in your configuration, choose the appropriate encrypted option, such as On (automatic template)<\/strong>. If a provider is not supported, do not assume its DNS traffic is encrypted. Microsoft documents these options<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      Step 4: Confirm the DNS server is working<\/h2>\n

      Open Command Prompt and run:<\/p>\n

      ipconfig \/all\r\nnslookup example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
      ipconfig \/all<\/code> shows the DNS server configuration for each network adapter; nslookup<\/code> helps test DNS resolution. If a website still uses a previous cached result, you can clear the Windows resolver cache:<\/p>\n
      ipconfig \/flushdns<\/code><\/pre>\n
      Flushing DNS clears cached name-resolution records; it does not change your configured DNS provider. If the test shows an unexpected DNS server, first confirm that you edited the correct active network adapter. Browsers with their own secure DNS settings, VPN clients and security software may use a different resolver than Windows. Disable or adjust these overrides only if permitted by your network administrator. When learning how to change DNS server in Windows 11, checking the active connection is just as important as entering the addresses correctly.<\/p>\n
      How to return to automatic DNS settings<\/h2>\n
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      1. Return to Settings \u2192 Network & internet \u2192 Wi-Fi\/Ethernet \u2192 DNS server assignment \u2192 Edit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      2. Choose Autom\u00e1tico (DHCP)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      3. Save your changes and reconnect if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        This usually restores DNS assignments provided by your router or network administrator.<\/p>\n
        Troubleshooting DNS problems on Windows 11<\/h2>\n
        Websites stop loading<\/h3>\n
        Confirm the entered addresses, try the alternate resolver and make sure internet connectivity is working. Return to automatic DNS if you cannot access necessary sites.<\/p>\n
        Work or school sites are unavailable<\/h3>\n
        Corporate VPNs and private networks may require internal DNS. Use your organization\u2019s recommended settings rather than overriding them.<\/p>\n
        DNS over HTTPS does not activate<\/h3>\n
        Check whether Windows supports the chosen provider and template. Some networks filter or intercept DNS traffic.<\/p>\n
        Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>\n
        Is it safe to change DNS in Windows 11?<\/h3>\n
        Generally yes when using a trusted provider. However, it can interfere with private network resolution, filtering or parental controls.<\/p>\n
        Does changing DNS make downloads faster?<\/h3>\n
        Not necessarily. DNS influences name lookups, not your internet connection\u2019s bandwidth.<\/p>\n
        Do I need to restart Windows?<\/h3>\n
        Usually not; DNS changes generally take effect after saving. Some applications may cache previous lookups.<\/p>\n
        More Windows 11 guides<\/h2>\n
        For further help with Windows 11, see our Windows activation overview<\/a> y Windows 11 Home vs Pro comparison<\/a>. Confirm the license terms before purchasing software.<\/p>\n
        Official source<\/h2>\n
        Microsoft Support: Essential network settings and tasks in Windows<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
        Learn how to change DNS servers in Windows 11 for Wi-Fi or Ethernet, enable DNS over HTTPS, test DNS resolution and restore automatic settings.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3989,"featured_media":168612,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-119660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/keyshop.windowsandoffice.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/keyshop.windowsandoffice.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/keyshop.windowsandoffice.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keyshop.windowsandoffice.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3989"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keyshop.windowsandoffice.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=119660"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/keyshop.windowsandoffice.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119660\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keyshop.windowsandoffice.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/168612"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/keyshop.windowsandoffice.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=119660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keyshop.windowsandoffice.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=119660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keyshop.windowsandoffice.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=119660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}