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title: "How to change DNS on macOS? | Nordlayer Help"
slug: "how-to-change-dns-on-macos"
updated: 2022-10-11T14:09:05Z
published: 2022-10-11T14:09:05Z
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# How to change DNS on macOS?

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

This method can be helpful if you are looking to improve the connection quality and in some cases - the speed.

1. Click the **System Preferences** icon in the **Dock**, or choose **Apple menu** > **System Preferences**.

![Screenshot 2021-07-29 at 12.14.58.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.14.58.png)

Then navigate to the **Network** section.

![Screenshot 2021-07-29 at 12.15.04.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.15.04.png)

1. Select the network you wish to configure your DNS on. In this case, you will be configuring the main Wi-Fi networks' DNS. After selecting the network, click on **Advanced...**

![Screenshot 2021-07-29 at 12.55.50.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.55.50.png)

1. In the new window, select the **DNS** section. After that you will be able to add **( + )** or remove **( - )** DNS entries. Click on **+** to add your DNS entries.

![Screenshot 2021-07-29 at 12.15.19.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.15.19.png)

1. To edit a DNS entry, double click on the **DNS address** and you will be able to change it. If you want to remove it, select the DNS address by clicking on it once and then clicking the  **-**  sign.

![Screenshot 2021-07-29 at 12.15.24.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.15.24.png)

Here are the DNS addresses you can try:

- 208.67.222.222
- 208.67.220.220

1. Now click **OK** in the **Network** window and then click **Apply**.

![Screenshot 2021-07-29 at 12.15.30.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2012.15.30.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).