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Merge pull request #323 from AdguardTeam/update-connect-dns-to-windows-instructions
Update instructions for connecting Windows to DNS
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To connect an iOS device to AdGuard DNS, first add it to *Dashboard*:
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To connect a Windows device to AdGuard DNS, first add it to *Dashboard*:
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1. Go to *Dashboard* and click *Connect new device*.
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1. In the drop-down menu *Device type*, select Windows.
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1. Name the device.
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![Connecting_device *mobile_border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/dns/private/new_dns/connect/windows_ab/choose_windows.png)
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You can set it up via [AdGuard](#use-adguard-ad-blocker-paid-option) or [AdGuard VPN](#use-adguard-vpn) apps, in [Windows settings](#configure-via-windows-settings), or using the [AdGuard DNS Client](#use-adguard-dns-client).
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## Use AdGuard Ad Blocker (paid option)
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The AdGuard app lets you use encrypted DNS, making it perfect for setting up AdGuard DNS on your Windows device. You can choose from various encryption protocols. Along with DNS filtering, you also get an excellent ad blocker that works across your entire system.
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All done! Your device is successfully connected to AdGuard DNS.
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## Configure via Windows settings
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Available only on Windows 11.
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1. In the *Search* bar on the taskbar, type **Ethernet settings** or **Wi-Fi settings**, depending on your connection type.
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Click the network (Wi-Fi ID or Ethernet) you want to configure.
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![Search *border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/dns/private/new_dns/connect/windows_ab/windows_settings_step_1.png)
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1. Scroll to *DNS server assignment* and click *Edit*.
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![DNS server assignment *border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/dns/private/new_dns/connect/windows_ab/windows_settings_step_2.png)
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1. Change DNS settings to *Manual*.
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1. Toggle the IPv4 switch to *On*.
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1. Enter the following DNS server addresses:
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- Preferred DNS: `94.140.14.49`
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- Alternate DNS: `94.140.14.59`
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1. Turn *DNS over HTTPS template* to *On (manual template)* and enter your personal DNS address. You can find it in the Dashboard under *Server settings**Devices**Devices settings* → DNS-over-HTTPS.
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1. Click *Save*. That’s it — your device is now connected to AdGuard DNS!
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![Save DNS settings *border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/dns/private/new_dns/connect/windows_ab/windows_settings_done.png)
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## Use AdGuard DNS Client
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AdGuard DNS Client is a versatile, cross-platform console tool that allows you to connect to AdGuard DNS using encrypted DNS protocols.

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