Using Google Public DNS to increase speed and security of your Internet Connection

| December 3, 2009

Google Public DNS is a free, global Domain Name System (DNS) resolution service, that you can use as an alternative to your current DNS provider.

google-public-dns

To try it out:

  • Configure your network settings to use the IP addresses 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 as your DNS servers or
  • Read the configuration instructions.

Using Google Public DNS is also suggested to get more safety while surfing the web.

Tip:

The DNS protocol is an important part of the web’s infrastructure, serving as the Internet’s phone book: every time you visit a website, your computer performs a DNS lookup.

Category: Security