So far, there are two usual preferred DNS for the majority of the users. They are Google DNS and OpenDNS. Now, there will be three if Cloudflare fulfils what it promises with its new free DNS service. IT works with IP 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 and it claims to be “the fastest and most private internet services for the internet for consumers”, that’s why we are going to explain how to use them.
The domain name system or DNS, by its acronym in English, is something that all Internet users use. Although there are those who do not know what they are or what they are for. Simply explaining them, their main function is to translate legible addresses, such as www.alltop9.com, to IP addresses, those in which the servers that contain the web are located.
Most telephone operators have their own DNS and their operation depends on servers in any of the cases, but they do not always work in the best way. Hence, alternatives that claim to be faster and private arise resolving those addresses and leading to the requested websites. Like those of Google DNS and OpenDNS at the time, or Cloudflare now.
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Cloudflare’s DNS solution, in particular, announces to erase all query records at 24 hours, so it would not record where users browse and exceed response speeds. According to some performance tests, 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 respond on average in 14.2 milliseconds, while OpenDNS does it in 20.64 milliseconds and Google in 34.51. Other measurements would confirm the leadership.
How to use Cloudflare DNS
Using 1.1.1.1, the Cloudflare DNS is quite simple since in most operating systems making the change of the domain name system is a very simple task. Now we will explain it below.
Problems can only arise with your operator, as it is happening with this new service to Vodafone customers, prevents it for any reason. Although the alternative IP address 1.0.0.1 can be used.
Steps to use 1.1.1.1 Cloudflare DNS in Windows 10 :
We must access the system configuration, the Networks and Internet section, the Status section and the option Change adapter options. Once in the window is opened, we will see the available network connections and we have to give a right click on the active one and select Properties. In the new window, we must modify the Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP / IPv4) element by selecting it and clicking on the Properties button. In this other window, we will indicate that we want to use a particular DNS server address, introducing 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 in the preferred and alternative DNS server fields.
Method to use Cloudflare DNS in macOS (1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1)
In the Apple menu, select System Preferences and then Network. Here we choose the interface used to connect to the Internet, Ethernet or Wi-Fi, click on the Advanced button and click on the DNS tab. In the DNS Servers section of the window that has opened, click on the + (Add) button and enter the Cloudflare DNS.
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As a general rule, we have to click on the network icon or look for the options related to it and choose the option Edit connections. In the new window, we will choose our current network and click on the Edit button to go to the IPv4 Settings tab. In the DNS Servers field, we will introduce 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1.
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Go to the Settings section of Wi-Fi connections and keep pressed on the network to which you are connected. In the drop-down that will appear, select Modify network, in the window click on Advanced options and now look for IP settings. Display the menu from the arrow on the right, click on static IP and in the configuration options it will be displayed, scroll to the end and fill them with the DNS 1 and 2 Cloudflare IP’s.
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Access Settings, in the wifi section and the connected network, click on the information icon. Now go to Configure DNS > Manual > Add service. Enter the Cloudflare DNS IPs and click on Save. Ready. If a section with an IP for the DNS has appeared directly to you, edit it with the desired address.
Changing the Router with new Cloudflare DNS
You can also change the DNS you use through the router, in this way the change will affect all the devices that you have connected to the network you create. To change them you have to enter the router through the web browser, usually typing the addresses 192.168.1.1, 192.168.2.1 or 192.168.0.1, identify and go to the section of the local area network or LAN to modify the values of the DNS that appear by Cloudflare, in this case.
This is how we can connect the new Cloudflare DNS 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 in our devices to get the fastest experience as it claims to be. If you have any queries regarding the above methods, write them in the below comment box and we will get back to you as soon as possible to solve all your queries.
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