Windows 11

Learn about the steps required to set up your network on the Windows 11 operating system.

Click the Windows button on your keyboard, search for Settings, and open the application.

Open settings application

Navigate to the Network & internet section, and click on Properties.

Open the network properties

Open up the Edit menu for DNS server assignment.

Open DNS server assignment edit menu

Select Manual from the first dropdown menu, and enable IPv4.

Input 1.1.1.1 for the Preferred DNS, and 1.0.0.1 for the Alternate DNS.

Enable DNS over HTTPS for both sections.

Edit DNS settings

Save your changes. Your changes should now be applied.

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