DNS Issue Resolution

Tags network dns

Issue

Websites not loading
Slow internet browsing
Intermittent connectivity issues
Email issues
Inability to connect to services by hostname
Redirects or hijacking
Login failures in domain environments
Timeouts and failed updates

Environment

Resolution

Windows 10/11

  1. Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center

  2. Click Change adapter settings

  3. Right-click your active connection and select Status

  4. Click the Details... button

  5. Look for the line labeled IPv4 DNS Server — this shows your current DNS servers

 

macOS (Ventura and later)

  1. Go to the Apple menu > System Settings > Network

  2. Select your active connection (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet)

  3. Click the details next to it

  4. Scroll to the DNS section on the left — your current DNS servers will be listed there

 

iOS (16 and later)

  1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi

  2. Tap the “i” icon next to your connected network

  3. Scroll to the DNS section — it will show either Automatic or list specific DNS servers

 

Android (12 and later)

Note: Steps may vary depending on device and manufacturer

  1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Internet

  2. Tap your connected Wi-Fi network

  3. Tap the gear icon > Advanced settings

  4. Look under IP settings or Private DNS

    • If set to DHCP, DNS is assigned automatically

    • If set to Static or Private DNS, the DNS servers will be listed

 

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