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title: "How to change DNS on Chromebook?"
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updated: 2026-09-08T13:54:36Z
published: 2026-09-08T13:54:36Z
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# How to change DNS on Chromebook?

This guide will show you how to edit, add or remove the DNS settings on your Chrome OS device.

This method can help you improve connection quality and, in some cases - speed.

1. Open the **Settings** screen on your Chromebook by clicking on the notification tray and pressing on the **cogwheel icon**.

![Chrome OS system tray showing settings icon highlighted with volume, cast, and power options](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2015.43.58(1).png)

1. Click on the **Wi-Fi** tab at the top of the settings menu.

![Chrome OS Settings showing Wi-Fi section highlighted with toggle enabled under Network menu](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2015.44.08(1).png)

1. Click on the **Wi-Fi network** you are currently connected to.

![Chrome OS Wi-Fi settings showing connected network highlighted with Known networks list](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2015.44.17(1).png)

1. Click on the **Network** tab. Once the section expands, click on the Automatic name servers pane next to the **Name servers** tab, and select **Custom name servers**.

![Chrome OS network settings showing name servers dropdown with Custom name servers option highlighted](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2015.44.26(1).png)

1. Enter the following DNS addresses:

- DNS 1: 208.67.222.222
- DNS 2: 208.67.220.220

![Chrome OS custom DNS server configuration showing two IP addresses with input field highlighted](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2015.44.34(1).png)

***After entering the two DNS addresses, it is crucial to press the Tab button on your keyboard or click somewhere next to the DNS address fields. Otherwise, the DNS addresses will not be saved.***

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