DNS Servers

DNS (Domain Name System) is a system which translates the domain names  you enter in a browser to the IP addresses required to access those  sites, and the best DNS servers provide you with the best service  possible. Here are our top picks of 2024.

Quad9

Primary: 9.9.9.9

Secondary: 149.112.112.112

• Speedy performance levels
• Blocks malicious domains

Open DNS

Primary: 208.67.222.222

Secondary: 208.67.220.220

• Veteran operator
• Phishing sites blocked by default
• Optional web filtering

Cloud Flare

Primary: 1.1.1.1

Secondary: 1.0.0.1

• Impressive performance
• Tight privacy levels
• Community forum for support

Google Public DNS

Primary: 8.8.8.8

Secondary: 8.8.4.4

• Solid on the privacy front
• Commendable transparency

Comodo Secure DNS

Primary: 8.26.56.26

Secondary: 8.20.247.20

• Focus on security
• Smart handling of parked domains
• Performance might not be so hot

Verisign

Primary: 64.6.64.6

Secondary: 64.6.65.6

• Quite stable
• Good security
• Not the fastest service 

Simple guide for multiple OS on how to change your DNS server settings.

https://www.howtogeek.com/167533/the-ultimate-guide-to-changing-your-dns-server/

DNS speed testing app

https://www.sordum.org/7952/