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How to Change the Default DNS Server in Ubuntu via the Terminal

Posted on by Santhosh Kumar D

Changing your DNS server in Ubuntu can significantly improve your browsing speed and privacy. While the GUI is easy, the terminal provides more permanent control.

Editing systemd-resolved

  1. Open the terminal and run sudo nano /etc/systemd/resolved.conf.
  2. Uncomment the DNS= line and add your preferred DNS (e.g., 1.1.1.1).
  3. Save and restart the service using sudo systemctl restart systemd-resolved.

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