How to change your DNS using the NordVPN app

Adding NordVPN DNS servers via the application ensures that they are being used while connected and can decrease the chances of any third-party application interfering.

To manually configure your DNS using the NordVPN application, follow one of the sections below.

 

Changing your DNS on Windows

To configure your DNS on your Windows device, follow these steps:

  1. Select the Settings option that is available under the profile icon:

    NordVPN Windows app with the Settings circled in the Profile dropdown menu
     
  2. Go to the Connection and security tab.
  3. Turn on custom DNS, click the drop-down arrow:

    NordVPN Windows app Settings page with the 'Connection and ‘security option circled in blue and  with the 'Use custom DNS' row and its On toggle circled in blue
     
  4. Input the following DNS addresses: 
    103.86.96.100 and 103.86.99.100 

    NordVPN Windows app Connection and Security settings with custom DNS enabled and 103.86.96.100 and 103.86.99.100 entered in the address fields
     
  5. Reconnect to the VPN.

You may also change your DNS addresses via Windows settings.

 

Changing your DNS on macOS

To begin changing your DNS on your macOS, follow along below:

  1. Select the Settings option that is available under the profile icon:

    NordVPN macOS app with the Settings circled in the Profile dropdown menu
     
  2. Open the Custom DNS tab and select the Add DNS server option:

    NordVPN macOS app Settings with the 'Custom DNS' menu item circled, and 'Add DNS server' circled on the right
     
  3. Input the 103.86.96.100 address and press Enter:

    NordVPN macOS app Custom DNS settings with 103.86.96.100 entered as the first custom DNS address
     
  4. Press Add new DNS again.
  5. This time, add the 103.86.99.100 address and press Enter:

    NordVPN macOS app Custom DNS settings showing both 103.86.96.100 and 103.86.99.100 entered as custom DNS addresses
     
  6. Turn the feature on:

    NordVPN macOS app Custom DNS settings with the 'Use Custom DNS' toggle highlighted, ready to be enabled
     
  7. Reconnect to the VPN.

If you prefer, you can also change your DNS addresses via macOS settings.

 

Changing your DNS on iOS

If you would like to configure your DNS on your iOS device, follow the steps below:

  1. Open the NordVPN application.
  2. Tap Shield icon to access Real-time protection:

    NordVPN iOS app home screen with the Real-time protection shield icon circled in the bottom navigation bar
     
  3. Disable the feature if it is enabled.
  4. Open the profile tab:

    NordVPN iOS app home screen with the profile icon circled in the bottom navigation bar
     
  5. Head to Settings:

    NordVPN iOS app Profile screen with the Settings circled
     
  6. Tap Custom DNS:

    NordVPN iOS app Settings screen with the 'Custom DNS' option circled
     
  7. Enable the Use custom DNS option, and in the Enter DNS server field, enter this address: 103.86.96.100

    NordVPN iOS app Custom DNS screen with the Use Custom DNS feature enabled and the 'Enter custom DNS' input field circled in the Use custom DNS section
     
  8. Reconnect to the VPN to confirm the change.

You can also change your DNS settings in iOS settings.

 

Changing your DNS on Android

Follow along below to configure your DNS addresses on your Android device:

  1. Open the NordVPN application.
  2. Tap on the shield icon:

    NordVPN Android app home screen showing 'Secured' status with the Real-time Protection shield icon circled in the bottom navigation bar
     
  3. Make sure Real-time protection is disabled. 
  4. Go to the profile page:

    NordVPN Android app home screen with the profile icon circled in the bottom navigation bar
     
  5. Go to the Settings menu:

    NordVPN Android app Profile page with the 'Settings' option highlighted
     
  6. Tap on the DNS option:

    NordVPN Android app Settings menu with the 'DNS' option circled
     
  7. Select Use custom DNS, enter 103.86.96.100, and tap add:

    NordVPN Android app DNS screen with 'Use custom Custom' selected, 103.86.96.100 entered in the DNS field, and Add button visible
     
  8. Reconnect to the VPN to confirm the change.

You may also change your DNS via Android settings.

 

If you are running into any issues with configuring your DNS, do not hesitate to contact our customer support team.

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