You can manage your network settings to turn Private DNS on or off, or change your settings using official guidance from Google. Follow these steps to configure Private DNS on your Android device.
What it does
Google explains that Private DNS helps secure only DNS questions and answers on your device. It cannot protect anything else.
Before you start
Google notes that by default, your device uses Private DNS with all networks that can use Private DNS. Google recommends keeping Private DNS turned on.
Steps
Step 1: Open your device's Settings app.
Step 2: Tap Network and internet, then Private DNS. If you can't find it, Google recommends searching for Private DNS or getting help from your device manufacturer.
Step 3: Pick your option from Off, Automatic, or Private DNS provider hostname.
Step 4: Tap Save.
What the company says
Google states that Private DNS helps secure only DNS questions and answers and cannot protect anything else.
What to do
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network and internet, then Private DNS.
- Pick your option: Off, Automatic, or Private DNS provider hostname.
- Tap Save.
Key facts and where they come from
- By default, devices use Private DNS with all networks that can use it.
By default, your device uses Private DNS with all networks that can use Private DNS.
- Google recommends keeping Private DNS turned on.
We recommend keeping Private DNS turned on.
- Private DNS helps secure only DNS questions and answers.
Private DNS helps secure only DNS questions and answers.