Windows

Step 1: Open the Control Panel

Click on the Windows Start ⊞ menu and type control panel in the search bar. Click on the “Control Panel” application that appears.

Step 2: Open Network and Sharing Center

In Control Panel, click on “Network and Internet”and then “Network and Sharing Center”.

Step 3: Choose the connection

In the Network and Sharing Center, choose the internet connection you want to change the DNS settings for. Your active connection is usually named “Wi-Fi” or “Ethernet” and is located on the right-hand side of the window.

Step 4: Change adapter settings

In the new window, you will see general information about your connection. Click on the “Properties” button.

Step 5: Choose Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

In the “Properties” window, scroll down to find “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click on it to highlight it.

Step 6: Click on Properties

Click on the “Properties” button located below the list of network protocols.

Step 7: Choose “Use the following DNS server addresses”

In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window, click on the radio button next to “Use the following

Step 8: Input the DNS server

In the “Preferred DNS server” field, enter: 8.8.8.8

In the “Alternate DNS server” field, enter: 8.8.4.4

Step 9: Save the changes

Click on the “OK” button to save the changes you made to the DNS settings.

Step 10: Restart Windows

Restart your computer for the changes to take immediate effect: click the Windows Start ⊞ menu, click the ⏻ power button, and then select Restart.