DNS (Domain Name System) is a system that translates human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses. Think of it like the internet’s phone book, converting website names into computer-friendly numbers.
DNS servers are usually provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider), allowing it to see the websites you visit. Surfshark offers a public privacy-oriented DNS service that anyone can use instead, ensuring your data is never tracked.
DNS ensures your browsing works smoothly, loading whatever content you want quickly and efficiently. Surfshark DNS servers also offer:
Add a layer of protection to your daily browsing using a DNS service that doesn’t log, track, or sell your data.
Surfshark’s global infrastructure ensures stable and consistent speeds for your online activities.
Our DNS services are free for everyone. There are no secret fees, integrated ads, or trackers.
When you type a website name into your browser, your computer asks a DNS server to look it up.
The DNS server quickly translates the website name into an IP address so your computer knows where to find it. Your device uses your ISP’s DNS. However, you can change it to Surfshark’s.
Keep in mind that DNS servers do not change your IP address. You can check for DNS leaks using our DNS leak test.
Unlike the conventional DNS resolution services provided by your ISP’s, which could track and record your activity, our new public DNS server ensures privacy by not logging or banning any data.
To use DNS servers, you need to configure your device or router to point to the DNS server addresses you want to use. Here’s how to do it on major platforms:
