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Best public DNS servers 2026

Free public DNS resolvers — faster, more private and with optional ad blocking. Compare Cloudflare, Google, Quad9 and the MegaV DNS.

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Public DNS comparison

Copy any address below into your router or device settings.

Cloudflare
Fast, privacy-first
1.1.1.11.0.0.1
2606:4700:4700::1111
Google Public DNS
Reliable, global anycast
8.8.8.88.8.4.4
2001:4860:4860::8888
Quad9
Malware blocked by default
9.9.9.9149.112.112.112
2620:fe::fe
AdGuard DNS
Ad & tracker blocking
94.140.14.1494.140.15.15
2a10:50c0::ad1:ff
OpenDNS
Family filter optional
208.67.222.222208.67.220.220
2620:119:35::35
NextDNS
Fully customizable
45.90.28.045.90.30.0
2a07:a8c0::
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MegaV DNS

Our DNS resolver blocks ads, trackers and malware domains across every app on your device. No extensions required.

  • Blocks ads and trackers system-wide
  • Blocks malware and phishing domains
  • Zero query logging
  • Global anycast under 15 ms
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Primary · IPv4
176.9.93.198
Secondary · IPv4
176.9.93.199
IPv6
2a01:4f8:190:9352::1
DNS over HTTPS
https://dns.megav.app/dns-query
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What is DNS and why it matters

DNS (Domain Name System) translates human-readable domains like example.com into IP addresses that computers use. Using a fast, privacy-respecting DNS cuts page load times and stops your ISP from seeing your browsing.

DNS over HTTPS (DoH)

Encrypts DNS queries through regular HTTPS — invisible to ISPs and censors.

DNS over TLS (DoT)

Encrypts DNS over a dedicated TLS connection on port 853.

Plain DNS

Traditional unencrypted DNS on port 53 — your ISP sees everything.

DNS encryption

Setup guides

Change DNS in under a minute on any platform.

iOS / iPadOS

  1. 1Open Settings → Wi-Fi
  2. 2Tap the (i) next to your network
  3. 3Scroll to Configure DNS → Manual
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Android

  1. 1Open Settings → Network & internet
  2. 2Tap Private DNS
  3. 3Enter the DoT hostname
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Windows

  1. 1Open Network connections
  2. 2Properties of your adapter → IPv4
  3. 3Set preferred and alternate DNS
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macOS

  1. 1System Settings → Network
  2. 2Details → DNS
  3. 3Add new DNS servers
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Linux

  1. 1Edit /etc/resolv.conf or NetworkManager
  2. 2Add nameserver entries
  3. 3Restart the network service
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Router

  1. 1Open router admin panel
  2. 2Find WAN or DHCP DNS settings
  3. 3Enter new DNS for the whole network
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Frequently asked questions

DNS basics explained.

What is a DNS server?
A DNS server translates domain names (like megav.app) into IP addresses (like 192.0.2.1) that computers use to route traffic. Every internet request starts with a DNS lookup.
Why should I change my DNS?
Default ISP DNS is often slow, logs every site you visit, and may inject ads or block content. Public DNS resolvers like 1.1.1.1 or MegaV DNS are faster, don't log you, and can block malware.
Will changing DNS break anything?
No. Every modern operating system falls back to the previous DNS if the new one fails. You can switch back at any time.
DoH vs DoT — what's the difference?
DoH (DNS over HTTPS) uses port 443 — indistinguishable from regular web traffic, hard to block. DoT (DNS over TLS) uses port 853 — cleaner protocol but easier to filter at the firewall.
Is MegaV DNS included in the VPN subscription?
Yes. When MegaV VPN is active, all DNS queries are routed through our encrypted resolver automatically. Ad blocking is enabled by default.
Can I use public DNS without a VPN?
Absolutely. Public resolvers like 1.1.1.1 work standalone — just set them as your DNS in router or OS settings. Combine with MegaV VPN for traffic encryption too.
Built-in DNS blocker

Fast DNS + ad blocking

MegaV VPN includes a DNS resolver that blocks ads, trackers and malware system-wide. No extensions needed.

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