DNS in Windows
Set DNS Server
Section titled “Set DNS Server”You can override the DNS server configuration in Windows to use a specific DNS server instead of the one provided by your ISP.
For example, you can use Cloudflare’s DNS servers:
| Protocol | Primary DNS | Secondary DNS |
|---|---|---|
| IPv4 | 1.1.1.1 | 1.0.0.1 |
| IPv6 | 2606:4700:4700::1111 | 2606:4700:4700::1001 |
Make sure to enable DNS over HTTPS (DoH) in the settings if the DNS server supports it.
DNS overrides
Section titled “DNS overrides”To override DNS resolution for specific domains, you can edit the hosts file.
Edit the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts file as an administrator with your favorite text editor.
Add lines using the following format, replacing IP_ADDRESS with the IP address you want to use:
172.0.0.42 my-service.localThis example would resolve my-service.local to 172.0.0.42 locally, regardless of your DNS server configuration.
