Common Public DNS Servers Collection
Public DNS servers are the default DNS resolution servers for systems. DNS stands for Domain Name System. Public DNS servers offer advantages such as being ad-free, partially preventing DNS hijacking, and not requiring changes when the internet environment changes. However, using public DNS may also carry risks such as slow system response, potential hijacking, and privacy concerns.
Some ISPs have default DNS cache times that are too long, causing delays in updates, and engage in malicious behaviors like DNS hijacking to push ads. Here is a collection of common public DNS servers. You can configure them according to your needs. Please note that suitability is not guaranteed; choose based on your specific network conditions.
| Provider | IP Address | Backup IP |
|---|---|---|
| Tencent (DNSPod) | 119.29.29.29 | |
| Alibaba | 223.5.5.5 | 223.6.6.6 |
| Baidu | 180.76.76.76 | |
| 8.8.8.8 | 8.8.4.4 | |
| 114DNS | 114.114.114.114 | 114.114.115.115 |
| CNNIC | 1.2.4.8 | 210.2.4.8 |
Please note again that the DNS services listed above are not guaranteed to be free of hijacking or ads. Please test and select based on your own network. For setup tutorials, refer to: Windows 7 DNS Setup Guide.