How do I set DNS servers in Linux?

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Agneta Venckutė 2024-11-12

To set DNS servers in Linux, you can edit the /etc/resolv.conf file directly by adding lines like:

However, if you’re using NetworkManager, it’s better to configure DNS servers using nmcli:

Alternatively, if you’re using systemd-resolved, you can edit /etc/systemd/resolved.conf to specify DNS servers and then restart the service.