Domain Name Service, commonly known by its acronym – DNS, makes it possible for you to visit a website without typing its IP address. Once you type a domain name in your web browser, the DNS converts it to the appropriate IP address and allows you to visit the webpage. The problem arises when you’re on a public network and using a DNS that is not secure. In this scenario, any malicious entity can intercept your traffic on the network and look at your DNS queries. A private DNS encrypts your queries and prevents this from happening. Let’s take a look at how you can enable private DNS on Android devices.
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Enable Private DNS on Android
Step 1: Go to Settings and select ‘Network and Internet’.
Step 2: Tap on ‘Private DNS’.
Step 3: Select ‘Private DNS provider hostname’.
Step 4: Type the DNS provider hostname.
Step 5: Tap on ‘Save’.
Enable Private DNS on Samsung Devices (One UI)
Step 1: Go to Settings and select Connections.
Step 2: Tap on ‘More connection settings’ at the bottom of the screen.
Step 3: Select ‘Private DNS’.
Step 4: Tap on ‘Private DNS provider hostname’ and type in dns.google (or any other DNS service) in the hostname field to access Google’s DNS. Hit ‘Save’ once you’re done.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I turn on Private DNS on Android?
Your Android’s default DNS setting is set to ‘Automatic’. This means that your device uses Google’s private DNS service whenever it can. You can set it to private and use any other private DNS host of your liking.
Is DNS good for privacy?
By using a private DNS you can encrypt your DNS requests on any network, thereby adding an extra layer of privacy.
What private DNS should I use?
There are a bunch of private DNS you can choose from. Some of the popular ones are – Google Public DNS, Cloudflare, OpenNIC, and Quad 9.
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Conclusion
These are the best ways to enable Private DNS on Android devices. If you wanna be extra careful about your privacy on an open network, you should always use a private DNS on all your devices connected to the internet. Your Android smartphone, by default, uses a private DNS and allows you to change it to a different host.
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