Faster Internet Speed Using DNS
Increase your internet speeds and security using free alternative DNS services!
DNS (Domain name System) translates the domain names you put into a browsers to IP addresses needed to access a site. Internet service providers (ISP’s) will usually assign DNS servers for you automatically when you are connected to the internet. If a DNS Server is slow, it can cause your website to lag while loading, or it may not even load at all. To avoid slow servers, consider switching to a free public DNS server.
Switching to a faster DNS server will increase the responsiveness of browsers and applications alike, and most of the free public DNS servers will have 100% up-times, meaning lower chances of encountering technical problems while using them.
Below is a list of a few free DNS services
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OpenDNS (Visit Site)
Primary: 208.67.222.222
Secondary: 208.67.220.220
+ Been in service since 2005
+ Phishing sites blocked
+ Advertises high speeds and parental control
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CloudFlare (Visit Site)
Primary: 1.1.1.1
Secondary: 1.0.0.1
+ Based on high performance
+ Focuses on Privacy (Deletes logs of your IP within 24 hrs)
+ Setup guides for Windows, Mac, Android, IOS, Linux , and Routers
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Google Public DNS (Visit Site)
Primary: 8.8.8.8
Secondary: 8.8.4.4
+ Targeted at experienced users
+ Keeps logs for 24 – 48 hrs for troubleshooting purposes
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Comodo Secure DNS (Visit Site)
Primary: 8.26.56.26
Secondary: 8.20.247.20
+ Focuses on security
+ Features “Smart handling” of parked domains
– Performance isn’t priority
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Quad9 (Visit Site)
Primary: 9.9.9.9
Secondary: 149.112.112.112
+ Speedy Performance
+ Blocks malicious sites
– Setup has limited support
Remember , Speeds of DNS servers vary depending on factors such as ISP and region. Research and experiment with DNS servers to see which one works best for you. You can use a free application known as “DNS Jumper” to test multiple public DNS services to see which one has the best performance for you!
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