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# Change DNS - macOS X

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Do this on your **local/home** computer, not the server.
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Click on the **Apple Logo** and open up **System Preferences**.

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Find the **Network** icon and click on it.

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After this, if you're connected via **Ethernet** or **Wi-Fi**, click on **Advanced** in the bottom right. 

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Click on the **DNS** tab. \
You will now be able to enter DNS servers, if there are any DNS server inside of the box, delete them. \
There will be something in there but it should be greyed out before you enter the new DNS servers.\
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Click on the **Add (+)** button in the bottom left hand corner. \
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Type in the following DNS servers for **US/UK**:\
Preferred DNS Server: **1.1.1.1**\
Alternate DNS Server: **1.0.0.1**\
Type in the following DNS servers for **Asia**:\
Preferred DNS Server: **8.8.8.8**\
Alternate DNS Server: **8.8.4.4**\
If these don't make it any faster, please go [**here**](https://public-dns.info/) (scroll down to find your country) and check the best DNS servers for your country. 

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Click **OK** and you should be good to go!