Change your DNS servers on Linux

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Here’s how to change your DNS configuration in Linux with NordVPN:

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + T
2. Enter the following command to become the root user:
   
   su
    
3. Once you’ve entered your root password, run these commands:
   
   rm -r /etc/resolv.conf
nano /etc/resolv.conf
    
4. When the text editor opens, type in the following lines:
   
   nameserver 103.86.96.100
   nameserver 103.86.99.100
    
5. Close and save the file. You can do so by clicking Ctrl + X and pressing Y. Continue typing in the terminal:
   
   chattr +i /etc/resolv.conf
reboot now

That’s it! You are now using NordVPN’s private DNS servers.