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title: "How to change DNS on Android? | Nordlayer Help"
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updated: 2026-09-08T13:54:56Z
published: 2026-09-08T13:54:56Z
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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**.

![Android settings menu with Network and internet option highlighted in red](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.37.03(1).png)

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

![Android network settings showing Wi-Fi connection AndroidWifi enabled with toggle switched on](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.37.10(1).png)

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

![Android Wi-Fi settings showing connected network AndroidWifi with gear icon for configuration](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.37.26(1).png)

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

![Android network details showing AndroidWifi connection with edit and advanced settings options](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.37.32(1).png)

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

![Android Wi-Fi advanced settings showing static IP configuration option highlighted in network dialog](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.37.39(1).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

![Android Wi-Fi static IP settings showing custom DNS servers with save button highlighted](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.37.45(1).png)

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