Introduction: Changing the Domain Name System (DNS) provider can enhance internet speed and reliability. This guide explains how to set up 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google DNS) as your DNS provider in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

Changing DNS in Google Chrome

1. Access Chrome Settings:

   • Open Google Chrome.
   • Click the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner.
   • Select "Settings."

2. Navigate to Security:

   • Scroll down and click on "Advanced" to expand additional settings.
   • Find and click on "Security."

3. Modify Secure DNS Settings:

   • Under the "Security" section, locate the “Use secure DNS” option.
   • Toggle it on if it's not already enabled.
   • Select the “With” option and choose Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 or for Google DNS8.8.8.8

Note: Chrome may not directly allow entering DNS addresses but provides an option to choose a service provider that uses these addresses.

Changing DNS in Microsoft Edge

1. Access Edge Settings:

   • Open Microsoft Edge.
   • Click the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner.
   • Select "Settings."

2. Navigate to Privacy, Search, and Services:

   • Scroll down on the left side menu and select “Privacy, search, and services.”

3. Modify Secure DNS Settings:

   • Under the “Privacy, search, and services” section, scroll down to find the “Security” subsection.
   • Look for the “Use secure DNS to specify how to lookup the network address for websites” option.
   • Toggle it on if it's not already enabled.
   • Select the “Choose a service provider” option and choose a provider that uses 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8.

Note: Like Chrome, Edge may not allow direct entry of DNS addresses but lets you select a provider using the desired DNS addresses.

Summary: This guide provides step-by-step instructions on setting 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 as your DNS provider in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. These changes can lead to improved browsing speed and reliability. Remember, these settings might slightly vary depending on the browser version, so ensure your browser is up to date.