How Do I Check My DNS Settings?
Checking DNS settings is different depending on the type of device you’re using. Windows and macOS allow you to review and change your DNS settings through the Windows Control Panel and macOS Preferences, respectively, but you can also check and test DNS through the Command Prompt or Terminal. Other devices, like game consoles, sometimes have options to check or test your DNS settings that are usually in a network settings menu.
How Do You Check if DNS Is Working?
If you’re using a device like a computer, tablet, or phone, there are a few ways to check if DNS is working. If you don’t have any trouble visiting websites, your DNS is probably working just fine. If you suspect there might be an issue, you can use a DNS testing website to verify that your DNS settings are working. Here’s how to check if your DNS is working with a DNS testing site: You can also check if your DNS is working in Windows using the Command Prompt and macOS using Terminal. Other devices that rely on internet access, like game consoles, include built-in functionality to check if your DNS is working.
How Do I Check My DNS Settings in Windows?
You can change your DNS settings in Windows in the Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel, and you can also check your current settings there. If you want to check your DNS settings and check if your DNS is working, you can do that through the Command Prompt. Here’s how to check DNS settings in Windows and see if your DNS is working:
How Do I Check My DNS Settings in macOS?
You can change your DNS settings on a Mac through Network settings in the Preferences menu, and you can also check your current DNS settings in the same place. You can also check and test your DNS on a Mac by entering commands into the Terminal. Here’s how to check and test DNS in macOS through the Terminal:
How to Verify DNS Settings on a PlayStation
Here’s how to verify your DNS settings on a PlayStation 4 (with PlayStation 3 settings in parentheses):
How to Check DNS On an Xbox 360
Here’s how to set and check your DNS settings on an Xbox 360: If you are using Wi-Fi:
Under Use Wi-Fi, select Custom (WLAN section, Enter Manually, then press right on the d-pad to select IP Address Setting)Select your Wi-Fi network.
If you are using ethernet:
Select Custom (Auto-Detect) for the Operation mode.
How to Check DNS on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
Here’s how to check your DNS settings on an Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S:
