What is private dns & how to use it on i phone, android & laptop

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The website’s IP addresses are distinct compared to the domain name and hostname. They are composed of number combinations, for example, 102.152.122.128. This associated number is what computers and network devices use to locate or contact each other.

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The website’s IP addresses are distinct compared to the domain name and
hostname. They are composed of number combinations, for example,
102.152.122.128. This associated number is what computers and network
devices use to locate or contact each other. However, for humans, the
appearing domain name is abcwebsite.com. Therefore, to assist the
Hanna F.
Posted on February 17, 2022 5 min read•
What is Private DNS & How to use it on
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communication between human beings and computers, DNS servers are
present. What is Private DNS, if I explain it in a single sentence then it is like a
“phone book of the internet”.
What Is Private DNS?
Table of Contents
1. What Is Private DNS?
2. How Do You Use Private DNS?
3. What is DNS mode?
4. How Do DNS Servers Work?
5. What are the benefits of using Private DNS?
6. How to access private DNS on Windows 10?
7. How to access private DNS on iPhone?
8. How to access private DNS on Android?

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) and Transport Layer Security
(TLS) have emerged as two terminologies that can be used to better understand
private DNS. DoH and DoT are common terms used to refer to DNS sent over
through these protocols. Private DNS means the functionality of these
protocols involves the encryption of DNS inquiries that are sent through these
protocols.
DNS security flaws are used in a large number of ransomware, spyware, and
data breaches operations. Here is when private DNS enters the picture. This is
made possible by encrypting any communication between the DNS server and
your network through DoT and DoH. This ensures that no other party is able to
capture your data. SmartDNS and VPNs can also be used for this purpose. In
order to register your domain, you should check temok.com for a simpler yet
easy process.
How Do You Use Private DNS?
According to your equipment, the approach will be different. To more or less
configure private DNS, you must set up a DNS domain on your system and have
connectivity to a third-party DNS server that supports DoT or DoH.
Some free DNS choices include Google and OpenDNS. Another option is
Cloudflare which offers free and private DNS service on either 1.1.1.1 or 1.0.0.1.
What is DNS mode?
The private DNS mode is a feature that was created in Android 9.0 in 2018., This
enabled the mobile phone operating systems to send all DNS queries to a
custom or private DNS server while encrypting to ensure that snooping and
hijacking attacks didn’t happen.

How Do DNS Servers Work?
DNS is a useful networking interaction technology in which the DNS client
transmits requests to DNS servers and receives replies in exchange. A query
includes a public or private DNS hostname, which leads to an IP address being
given out from the DNS server.
DNS servers support request caching and resilience. Several operating systems
offer the setting of DNS servers to avoid the development of a singular large
centralized database. In a nutshell, DNS servers provide and collect information
into and out of webpages and computer systems in order to lead internet users
to the correct location on the internet.
What are the benefits of using Private DNS?
If you just wish to promote your company, the functionality will offer you a
more professional image if anybody tries to evaluate your URL and wherever it
links to. Furthermore, while employing Private DNS, no nameservers need to be
changed if a web address is relocated to another location. The web addresses
will simply refer to the new destination.
The benefits of such a sort of DNS are numerous, depending on the operation
in discussion: increased privacy (enabling us to mask our interactions to private
DNS provider hostname) to speedier internet usage and apps. In addition, it
should be noted that they often offer a threat: the private DNS that is
established will know practically it all regarding Internet usage.
If you are wondering, is private DNS safe? DNS servers can increase cell phone
confidentiality and bandwidth in return for screening every cellular connection.
When you have a trustworthy DNS server and may not want to go around

configuring it in mobile connections or installing an application, establishing it as
private DNS not only allows you to take advantage of its features but also
makes it simple. Furthermore, the Android data storage retains the selected
private DNS; it will be available on all new devices once configured.
How to access private DNS on Windows 10?
If you own Windows 10 and wish to set up Private DNS, here is a wholesome
guide for you:
Step 1: Click Windows key + I to go to settings.
Step 2: In the Settings, go to “Network & Internet.”

Step 3: In the options of Advanced network setting, you will find “Network
and Sharing Center.”
Step 4: Click on the “Change Adaptor Settings” from the left-hand menu.

Step 5: Right-click then on the network you are currently connected to and
go to Properties.

Step 6: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the list shown
in Properties.

Step 7: Click on Use the following DNS server addresses and enter your
preferred private DNS address.

How to access private DNS on iPhone?
If you are an iPhone owner and wish to set up private DNS, we have you covered
with the following easy steps.
Step 1: Open the Settings application on your iPad or iPhone.

Step 2: Search and go to the Wi-Fi option.
Step 3: Now, you will see the name of the network you are connected to
along with a blue checkmark next to it, which indicates that it is working
properly.
Step 4: Now click on the line with the Wi-Fi network’s name or the icon on
edge. This will lead to the settings which are specific to the selected
network.

Step 5: Scroll down until you find the Configure DNS option. If it stays
“Automatic,” this shows that the private DNS is not enabled, and the
network is connected to your public DNS servers.

Step 6: Now tap on the Configure DNS and then on the “Manual” option.
Next, you will see an Add server option on the screen.
Step 7: Now, you can set up the DNS you wish to and make sure not to
forget to hit the “Save” button on the top right corner, to wrap up the
addition of the DNS server.

How to access private DNS on Android?
Step 1: Open the settings application on your Android
Step 2: Next, search for “connections” and then click “more connection
settings”

Step 3: Now, in more connection settings, you will see “Private DNS”

Step 4: Next, click on “Private DNS provider hostname”

Step 5: You can now access the private DNS you want to use by adding its
address in the private DNS service sectionHanna F. • February 17, 2022
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