What DNS Servers should I use?

With MacOS Big Sur v.11.2.3, what DNS Servers should I have in System Preferences / Network / Advanced / DNS ? Thank you.

MacBook Pro 15″, 11.2

Posted on Mar 9, 2021 8:19 PM

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Posted on Mar 9, 2021 10:34 PM

technology today wrote:

Since I have changed the DNS servers frequently for various reasons, how do I regain the one my service provider offers?


DNS server ide tity is usually provided by the DHCP server.

Which means removing your DNS server selections, which will revert to the DHCP-provided defaults, typically.

If the DNS server identity does not revert, you’ll want to check with your ISP-published support info.

Details here can vary by network setup.

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Mar 9, 2021 10:34 PM in response to technology today

technology today wrote:

Since I have changed the DNS servers frequently for various reasons, how do I regain the one my service provider offers?


DNS server ide tity is usually provided by the DHCP server.

Which means removing your DNS server selections, which will revert to the DHCP-provided defaults, typically.

If the DNS server identity does not revert, you’ll want to check with your ISP-published support info.

Details here can vary by network setup.

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