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By changing DNS on your iPhone, you can resolve WiFi connection issues, access blocked websites by your Internet Service Provider (ISP), and even speed up page loading times, among other benefits.
Guide to Changing DNS on iPhone
How to Change DNS on iPhone
Method 1: Changing DNS on iPhone running iOS 11 and above
To change DNS on iPhone, iPad running iOS 14, follow the steps below:
Step 1: First, open the Settings app on your iPhone, then locate and tap on Wi-Fi.
Step 2: Next, press the icon 'i'
Step 3: Scroll down and find the DNS section, then select Configure DNS.
Step 4: In the next window, select Manual => Add Server.
Step 5: Then, enter the DNS server address in the box, such as Google's DNS address 8.8.8.8, ... .
Step 6: Once done, press Save to apply the changes.
Method 2: Changing DNS on iPhone running iOS 10 and older versions
The steps to change DNS on devices running iOS 10 and older versions will be slightly different.
Follow the steps below:
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone, then locate and tap on Wi-Fi.
Step 2: Next, tap on the 'i' icon next to the name of the Wi-Fi you're connected to as shown below:
Step 3: On the next window, locate and select the DNS option.
Step 4: Remove the current DNS server address and enter the new DNS address you want to use, such as OpenDNS server: 208.67.222.222, 208.67.220.220.
Step 5: Finally, close the window, and all settings will be saved automatically.
List of Free DNS Servers
Below is a list of some public free DNS server addresses that you can use:
- Google's Public DNS: 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4
- Open DNS Server: 208.67.222.222, 208.67.220.220
- Cloudflare DNS Server: 1.1.1.1, 1.0.0.1.
The above article from Mytour just guided you on how to change DNS on your iPhone. In addition, readers can also refer to some other articles on Mytour to learn more about how to change DNS on Android phones and follow the instructions.
- Explore more: How to Change DNS on Android Phones
