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Checking the Domain Name System (DNS) settings on your computer can be helpful if you want to find out specific DNS information about your network such as the IP address for your domain or server. This wikiHow guide will help you do so.

Things You Should Know

  • Check your DNS settings in Control Panel for Windows.
  • For Mac, your DNS settings are listed in System Preferences.
Method 1
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Checking DNS Settings in Windows

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    • If you’re using a mouse, point to the lower left corner of your session to access the “Start” screen.
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  2. A list of all your active networks will display.
  3. A network status window will display.
  4. Your computer’s current DNS settings will be located in the bottom half of the Properties window.[1]
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Checking DNS Settings in Windows 7 / Vista

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  1. Your DNS settings will display in the bottom portion of the window next to the DNS server fields.
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Checking DNS Settings in Windows XP

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  1. The Network Connections window will open.
    • If you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, right-click on “Wireless Network Connection” and select “Properties.”
  2. Your computer’s DNS settings will be displayed at the bottom of the Properties window next to the DNS server fields.
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Checking DNS Settings in Mac OS X

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  1. Your computer’s current DNS settings will display under the fields labeled “DNS servers” and “Search domains.”
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Checking DNS Settings in Ubuntu

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  1. The Network icon will either resemble two arrows or a Wi-Fi symbol.
  2. The Network Connections window will display.
  3. These are your computer’s current DNS settings.
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Checking DNS Settings in Fedora

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  1. The Network Connections window will display onscreen.
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Luigi Oppido
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This article was co-authored by Luigi Oppido. Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years. This article has been viewed 182,325 times.
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