Product Information
What is Google public dns?
Why is DNS Important?
The Domain Name System (DNS) protocol is a crucial component of internet infrastructure, acting as the internet's phonebook: every time you visit a website, your computer performs a DNS lookup. Complex pages often require multiple DNS lookups before they start loading, which means your computer might execute hundreds of lookups daily.
Give It a Try
Configure your network settings to use the IP addresses 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 as your DNS servers.
Alternatively, read our setup instructions (IPv6 addresses are also supported).
If you decide to try Google Public DNS, your client programs will perform all DNS lookups using Google Public DNS.
In addition to traditional DNS based on UDP or TCP, we also offer DNS over TLS (DoT) and DNS over HTTPS (DoH) for enhanced security and privacy.
Looking for Cloud DNS?
Public DNS is just a name resolver. If you're seeking a high-capacity, programmable, authoritative name server leveraging Google's infrastructure, try Google Cloud DNS.
How to use Google public dns?
Google Public DNS is a free, global domain name resolution service that acts as the internet's 'phonebook,' helping computers perform domain lookups with enhanced security and privacy.
Core Functions of Google public dns
DNS Resolver
DNS Server
Usage Scenarios of Google public dns
- Configure network settings to use its IP address as a DNS server
- Perform all domain lookups via Google Public DNS
- Use DNS over TLS (DoT) or DNS over HTTPS (DoH) protocols for enhanced security and privacy
- As an alternative to ISP-provided DNS services
- Improve network connection stability and speed
- Protect user privacy and avoid data logging
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