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This guide will show you how to configure your Windows computer with other DNS server addresses.
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1. Open Network Connections settings
2. Set the DNS server addresses
3. Change ExpressVPN’s DNS settings
A note about PPPoE
1. Open the Network Connections settings
On your Windows device, press the Windows key ⊞ + R on your keyboard to open the Run prompt. Type ncpa.cpl. Click OK.
In the Network Connections window, right-click your active internet connection.
- If you are connected via a LAN cable, right-click Local Area Connection.
- If you are connected via Wi-Fi, right-click Wi-Fi.
Select Properties.
If you are prompted to allow changes made to your device, click Yes.
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2. Set the DNS server addresses
Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (or just Internet Protocol).
Select Use the following DNS server addresses. Enter your preferred DNS server addresses in the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server fields.
Click OK, and OK.
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3. Change ExpressVPN’s DNS settings
Open ExpressVPN. Click the hamburger menu (≡) > Options.
Select the Advanced tab. Uncheck the box for Only use ExpressVPN DNS servers while connected.
Note: Windows automatically selects the fastest DNS server. Your preferred DNS server might not be used unless the system determines it is faster than ExpressVPN’s DNS server.
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A note about PPPoE
If you are connecting to your ISP via a PPPoE connection, set the DNS servers on the PPPoE connection itself and then restart your computer for the DNS settings to take effect.
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