A list of additional free DNS servers can be found in the table near the bottom of the page.

It’s what I use on my devices.

As you’re able to see above,IPv6IP addresses use colons.

The text ‘DNS’ surrounded by technology related symbols on a motherboard-style grid

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Premium filters are available for a low cost that can block things like crypto exchanges and VPNs.

Control D also supports DoH and DoT.

Quad9 also supports DoH.

Google Public DNS website

IPv6 addresses are also available:

The servers above are forOpenDNS Home.

Make a user account to set up custom parameters, like for blocking or redirecting websites.

For DNS servers that block adult content, useOpenDNS FamilyShield: 208.67.222.123 and 208.67.220.123.

A list of free DNS options at Control D

Those two alsosupport DNS over HTTPS.

Itsupports DNS over HTTPS and TLSas well.

Two are designed to block ads in games, videos, apps, and web pages.

Quad9 website

These servers are also available as DNS over HTTPS, TLS, and QUIC, as well as DNSCrypt.

They both also block the same domains supported by the security filter.

This service supports DoH and DoT as well.

OpenDNS public DNS server website

It works pretty well in my experience, but it’s not 100 percent perfect.

Why Use Different DNS Servers?

Another reason to change DNS servers is if you’re looking for a better-performing service.

Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 public DNS server website

Many people complain that their ISP-maintained DNS servers are sluggish and contribute to a slower overall browsing experience.

Know, however, that not all DNS servers avoid traffic logging.

Finally, in case there is any confusion, free DNS servers donotgive youfree internet access.

AdGuard DNS website

What Is a DNS Server?

Primary DNS servers are sometimes calledpreferredDNS servers and secondary DNS servers sometimesalternateDNS servers.

FAQ

you could specify a DNS server in the options for your router.

CleanBrowsing public DNS servers

your gear may fail to connect to a DNS for several reasons.

If none of this works, restart or reset your modem and router.

Alternate DNS website