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title: "How to change DNS on Android? | Nordlayer Help"
slug: "how-to-change-dns-on-android"
updated: 2022-10-11T14:21:08Z
published: 2022-10-11T14:21:08Z
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# How to change DNS on Android?

This guide will show you how to edit, add, or remove the DNS settings on your Android mobile or tablet device.

Changing the DNS on your device can help you improve connection quality and, in some cases - speed.

1. Open **Settings** on your Android device, and select on **Network & internet**.

![Screenshot 2021-07-29 at 12.37.03.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.37.03.png)

1. Then, click on **Wi-Fi**.

![Screenshot 2021-07-29 at 12.37.10.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.37.10.png)

1. Click on the **Cogwheel** icon next to the network you are connected to.

![Screenshot 2021-07-29 at 12.37.26.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.37.26.png)

1. Tap on the **Edit** button at the top right corner.

![Screenshot 2021-07-29 at 12.37.32.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.37.32.png)

1. Tap on **Advanced options**. At the bottom, click on **IP settings** and select **Static**.

![Screenshot 2021-07-29 at 12.37.39.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.37.39.png)

1. Enter the following DNS addresses into the two DNS boxes at the bottom of the window, and click **Save**.

- DNS 1: 208.67.222.222
- DNS 2: 208.67.220.220

![Screenshot 2021-07-29 at 12.37.45.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.37.45.png)

**Note**: In case you have any questions or are experiencing any issues, please feel free to contact our [24/7 customer support team](/docs/how-do-i-contact-nordlayer-customer-support).