Android DNS Setup Guide

Configure DNSGuard on your Android device for secure and private browsing.

Android 9+ (Private DNS)

  1. Open Settings
  2. Go to Network & Internet
  3. Tap Advanced
  4. Tap Private DNS
  5. Select "Private DNS provider hostname"
  6. Enter: dnsguard.pub
  7. Tap Save

✓ This method uses DNS over TLS for encrypted queries

Manual DNS Configuration

  1. Open Settings
  2. Go to Wi-Fi
  3. Long press your connected network
  4. Tap "Modify network"
  5. Tap "Advanced options"
  6. Change IP settings to "Static"
  7. Set DNS servers:
    • DNS 1: 179.61.253.223
    • DNS 2: 181.214.231.96
  8. Tap Save

Third-Party DNS Apps

For older Android versions or additional features:

  • 1.1.1.1 by Cloudflare - Configure with custom DNS
  • DNS Changer - Simple DNS switching
  • Intra by Jigsaw - DNS over HTTPS support