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How to change the DNS setting?

Basic Linux, Debian, Ubuntu Add comments
Dec 192009

How to change the DNS setting?

Answer:

1. Edit the /etc/resolv.conf file, assume Debian/Ubuntu

sudo vi /etc/resolv.conf

2. Add or replace, e.g. using Google Public DNS servers

nameserver 8.8.8.8
nameserver 8.8.4.4

3. Done.

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