Top 10 Best Public DNS Servers

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1. Google Public DNS Server

This is one of the fastest DNS servers which many users are using on their computers. By using the Google’s DNS servers, you will get higher security and better browsing experience on your computer.

To use Google Public DNS servers, configure network settings with the following IP addresses:

8.8.8.8 as your preferred DNS server
8.8.4.4 as your alternate DNS server​

Visit here to read more about Google Public DNS.

2. OpenDNS

Alongside Google’s DNS servers, OpenDNS is one of the best cloud-based DNS servers. It will help to protect your computer from malicious attacks.

To use OpenDNS, let’s configure your network settings with the following IP addresses:

208.67.222.222
208.67.222.220​

OpenDNS also offers two free solutions for personal customers: OpenDNS Family Shield and OpenDNS Home.

The OpenDNS Family Shield will come with pre-configured to block adult content. To use it, different DNS servers with the following IP addresses need to set up on your network settings.

Preferred DNS server: 208.67.222.123
Alternate DNS server: 208.67.220.123​

Meanwhile, OpenDNS Home comes with customizable filtering, theft & phishing protections. Click here to read more about OpenDNS.

 

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3. Norton ConnectSafe

Norton is not only providing antivirus and internet security programs. It is also offering DNS server service called Norton ConnectSafe. This cloud-based DNS service will help to protect your computer against phishing websites.

Norton ConnectSafe comes with three pre-defined content filtering policies. It’s Security, Security + Pornography, and Security + Pornography + Other.

You can take a look at the image below for further details on each pre-defined policy. Visit dns.norton.com for further information.

4. Comodo Secure DNS

Comodo Secure DNS is a domain name server service that resolves your DNS requests via many global DNS servers. It provides a much faster and better Internet browsing experience than using the default DNS servers provided by your ISP.

If you want to use Comodo Secure DNS, don’t need to install any hardware or software. Simply change your primary and secondary DNS servers to 8.26.56.26 and 8.20.247.20.

Visit here to read more about Comodo Secure DNS.

5. Level3

Level3 is the next free DNS service in this list. It operates by Level 3 Communications. To use this free service, just configure your network settings with the below DNS IP addresses:

209.244.0.3
208.244.0.4​

Visit level3.com for more details.

 

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6. DNS Advantage

It’s one of the fastest DNS servers that provide you the best performance while browsing the Internet. It will help you to load websites quicker and safer. To use DNS Advantage, configure the preferred/alternate DNS servers with the following details below:

156.154.70.1
156.154.71.1​

More details about DNS Advantage? Visit here to read.

7. OpenNIC

Like many other DNS servers above, OpenNIC is a good alternative to replace your default DNS servers. It will protect your computer from the government and maintain your privacy. To use this DNS service, set your preferred and alternate DNS servers to be:

46.151.208.154
128.199.248.105​

Visit the OpenNIC’s website to find more reliable DNS servers.

8. Dyn

Dyn is the next best free third-party DNS server in the list. It provides amazing web experiences and protects your information from most phishing attacks. Set up your network settings with the below DNS IP addresses to use Dyn DNS server.

216.146.35.35
216.146.36.36​

Visit www.dyn.com to read more details about Dyn DNS and tutorials to learn how to get started.

9. SafeDNS

SafeDNS is another DNS service that based on the cloud. It will help you protect your computer as well as provide better web browsing experiences. To use SafeDNS, use the following DNS information below:

195.46.39.39
195.46.39.40​

Find more details about free & premium DNS services from SafeDNS.

10. DNS.Watch

The DNS.Watch is the last free public DNS service in this list. It provides uncensored, fast and reliable web browsing experience for free of cost. To configure your PC or router with “DNS.Watch”, use two DNS IP addresses below:

84.200.69.80
84.200.70.40​

Visit here to read more details about DNS.Watch.

Sometimes, if you aren’t able to surf the web properly, you can try to change the default DNS servers on your computer or router to these DNS servers. It will provide you better web browsing experience and also protect you from possible attacks.

Credits: Whatsabyte: https://whatsabyte.com/internet/best-public-dns-servers/

 

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