How to Change Default DNS Server Settings on iPhone iOS 26

🗓️ September 8, 2025, By ✍️ Karly Wood

Learn how to improve your WiFi speed by adding a proxy DNS address. Follow the steps in the post below to change the default DNS server settings on your iPhone or iPad. This can help you access sites faster and improve your browsing experience on all search engines.

What is the best DNS server for iPhone & iPad?

I hope you have an idea. What does configuring DNS iPhone mean? Use public or private DNS using the steps below on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Here’s a list of useful Open-source DNS addresses we can use on your smartphone or Mac/PC.

DNS ProviderDNS Address
OpenDNS208.67.222.222
Google Public DNS8.8.8.8
Cloudflare1.1.1.1
1.1.1.1 with Warp1.1.1.1
Comodo Secure DNS8.26.56.26
Quad99.9.9.9
Verisign Public DNS64.6.65.6
OpenNIC13.239.157.177
UncensoredDNS91.239.100.100
CleanBrowsing185.228.168.168
Yandex DNS77.88.8.7
UltraRecursive DNS156.154.70.1
Alternate DNS198.101.242.72
AdGuard DNS176.103.130.130

How to Change DNS Settings on iPhone /iPad

A full guide on changing my DNS to 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or other public DNS on your iPhone.

  1. Launch the Settings app, from your iPhone or iPad home screen
  2. Tap on the Wi-Fi menu
  3. Find out your WI-FI networks from the available networks on your iOS devices
click on i icon next to connected wifi on iPhone
open-wifi-settings-on-iPhone
  1. Now tap on the “i” button on the right-hand side corner
  2. Next, scroll down the screen until you don’t see the DNS section screen, now tap on the number on the right side in the DNS Text box.
Configure DNS manually on iPhone wifi settings
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Configure DNS settings saved on iPhone wifi profile
  1. You should have a keyboard on the bottom screen so that you can easily enter the new DNS server address. Lastly, tap on WI-FI to go back to the main screen

Important!

Here’s a table detailing the information you provided:

AspectDetail
Scope of DNS ChangesFor custom DNS, repeat the process for each network individually.
Benefits of Using Public DNS– Potentially faster browsing speeds
– improved security
– bypassing content restrictions
Important ConsiderationChoose reputable DNS (Google, Cloudflare) providers to ensure safety and reliability.

That’s it. If you follow the above steps correctly, then you can easily change the DNS server.

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Karly Wood
Karly Wood

Karly Wood is a journalist based in Ohio who specializes in covering Apple and technology trends. With a varied experience in reporting on public safety, government, and education, her insights bridge multiple disciplines, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective on today's technological advancements. If you need to contact me, you can reach me at karlywood.ohio@gmail.com or through (Facebook)

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