VIDEO: How to Switch to Google DNS on a MacBook
Switching to Google DNS on your Mac can speed up browsing and improve internet reliability.
Tired of slow internet on your Mac? Changing your DNS might be the fix you didn’t know you needed. Every time you type a website into your browser, your Mac uses something called DNS — short for Domain Name System, to figure out where to take you. Think of DNS as the internet’s phonebook. Instead of memorising IP addresses (like 142.250.64.78 for google.com), your device asks the DNS to translate domain names into those number strings behind the scenes.
By default, your Mac uses the DNS provided by your internet service provider, but that’s not always the fastest or most reliable option. That’s where Google’s public DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) comes in. It’s free, fast, and secure — and switching to it could speed up your browsing, improve privacy, and solve annoying connection issues.
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How to Switch to Google DNS on Mac
- Step 1: Select the Wi-Fi icon in your menu bar at the top
- Step 2: Click on Network Preferences
- Step 3: Click on Advanced
- Step 4: Select DNS
- Step 5: Click on the + sign
- Step 6: Now, enter the address 8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4. These are the addresses for the Google DNS server IPv4.
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Conclusion
It might seem like a small tweak, but using a faster, more reliable DNS like Google’s can make a real difference in how quickly and securely you access the web. Whether you’re troubleshooting slow connections or just want more control over your internet settings, changing your DNS is a smart move that takes less than five minutes.
If you ever need to revert to your default settings, just follow the same steps and remove the custom DNS entries. Simple, reversible, and worth trying, especially if your browsing experience has felt a bit sluggish lately.
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