30 Second Tech – How to Set Up Cloudflare’s DNS IPs on Android/iOS/Linux/Mac/Windows

Why change your DNS settings? To improve your internet speed, enhance security, and/or enable content filtering on your network.

Answer: Cloudflare offers customizable DNS IPs for speed, security, and family-friendly filtering:

• 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1: Fast, private DNS with no content filtering.
• 1.1.1.2 and 1.0.0.2: Includes malware blocking.
• 1.1.1.3 and 1.0.0.3: Blocks both malware and adult content.

Quick Step-by-Step Instructions

Android

1. Open Settings and go to Network & Internet.
2. Tap Private DNS, choose Private DNS Provider Hostname.
3. Enter: 1dot1dot1dot1.cloudflare-dns.com.
4. Save changes and exit.

iOS

1. Open Settings and tap Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the blue “i” next to your connected network.
3. Scroll to DNS and select Configure DNS.
4. Choose Manual, add 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1.
5. Remove existing DNS entries, then save.

Linux

1. Open Settings and navigate to Network.
2. Select your connection, then click IPv4 or IPv6 Settings.
3. Set DNS to 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 (or another Cloudflare pair).
4. Save and reconnect to apply changes.

Mac

1. Go to System Preferences and open Network.
2. Select your active connection and click Advanced.
3. Navigate to the DNS tab.
4. Click + to add 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1.
5. Remove other DNS entries and click OK.

Windows

1. Open Control Panel and go to Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click your connection and select Properties.
3. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.
4. Set DNS to 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1, then save.

Quick Tip: Always restart your device or reconnect to the network after making DNS changes.

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