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How to configure custom DNS on an Android device

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In this article, you will learn how to change, ad, or remove the DNS settings on your Android.

Follow these steps to set custom DNS on an Android:

  1. Open Settings on your Android device, and select Network & internet.
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  2. Then, tap on Wi-Fi.
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  3. Tap the Cogwheel icon next to the network you are connected to.
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  4. Tap on the Edit button at the top right corner.
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  5. Tap Advanced options. At the bottom, click on IP settings and select Static.
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  6. Enter the following DNS addresses into the two DNS boxes at the bottom of the window, and click Save.

    DNS 1: 162.252.172.57
    DNS 2: 149.154.159.92

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