How To Change DNS Settings on a MAC

Creation date: 2/23/2026 4:55 PM    Updated: 2/23/2026 4:55 PM   employees mac students

Change DNS Settings on a MAC


Overview:

This article provides instructions for changing your Mac's DNS server settings. 

It guides you through accessing the network settings, selecting your network connection, editing the DNS servers, saving the changes, and optionally restarting your connection to ensure the new settings take effect. 

Finally, it suggests verifying that your DNS entries have been updated.

Learn more about how to change DNS settings on a MAC by viewing the documentation below.