The Internet is the primary medium through which the majority of hacking attacks and privacy intrusions occur. Given the fact that we are either online or actively browsing the Internet most of the time, it is important to have a safe and secure Internet browsing experience. The global adoption of the Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol, commonly known as HTTPS , significantly secures online connections. DNS over HTTPS is another technology Google is adopting to further improve internet security. However, Chrome does not automatically switch servers. DNS To DoH , even if your ISP supports it. Therefore, you need to know how to manually enable DNS over HTTPS in Chrome.
How to Enable DNS over HTTPS in Google Chrome
DNS is short for Domain Name System and brings IP addresses For domains/websites you visit on your web browser. However, DNS servers do not encrypt data, and information is exchanged in plain text.
The new DNS is used across HTTPS Or DoH technology for existing protocols of HTTPS To encrypt All user inquiries. This, in turn, improves privacy and security. When you access the website, you send DoH HTTPS encrypted query information directly to the specified DNS server, bypassing DNS settings on ISP level.
Uses Chrome The method known as DNS-over-HTTPS Upgrade For the service provider itself. In this approach, it maintains a list of DNS providers known to support DNS-over-HTTPS. It attempts to match the existing DNS provider that is interfering with the provider's DoH service, if one exists. Although the service is not available, DoH , you will revert to your default DNS provider.
To learn more about DNS, read Our article on what DNS is and how it works ?
Why use DNS over HTTPS in Chrome?
DNS over HTTPS offers several advantages, such as:
- يتحقق Whether the connection to the intended DNS provider is genuine or fake.
- The Encrypted DNS which helps hide your online activities.
- Prevents Protect your computer from DNS spoofing and MITM attacks
- Protect Your sensitive information from outside observers and hackers
- Makes DNS traffic Central.
- Improves Browser speed and performance Your web.
Method 1: Enable DoH in Chrome
Google Chrome is one of many web browsers that allows you to take advantage of DoH protocols.
- In spite of DoH disabled by default in issuance Chrome 80 For older versions, you can enable it manually.
- If you've updated to the latest version of Chrome, DNS over IP is likely enabled. HTTPS Already protect your computer from online thieves.
Option 1: Update Chrome
Follow the steps below to update Chrome to enable: DoH:
1. Turn on Google Chrome browser.
2. Write chrome: // settings / help In the URL bar as shown.
3. The browser will start checking for the presence of Updates As shown below.
4.a. If updates are available, follow the on-screen instructions toChrome update.
4b. If Chrome is up to date, you will receive the message: Chrome updated.
Option 2: Use a secure DNS like Cloudfare
Although if you don't want to update to the latest version, due to memory storage or other reasons, you can enable it manually, as follows:
1. Open Google Chrome and click three dots icon The vertical bar in the upper right corner.
2. Choose Settings from the list.
3. Go to Privacy and security In the right pane, click Security On the right side, as shown in the characteristic.
4. Scroll down to the “Advanced Options"And turn on the toggle for the option"Use Secure DNS".
5a. Choose with option Service provider Your current one.
Note: Secure DNS may not be available if your ISP does not support it.
5b. Alternatively, select any of the given options from the drop-down list with Customize:
- Cloudfare 1.1.1.1
- Open DNS
- Google (Public DNS)
- Clean Browsing (Family Filter)
5 C. Furthermore, you can choose Enter a custom provider In the required field as well.
For example, we have shown the steps for Browsing Experience Security Check for Cloudflare DoH 1.1.1.1.
6. Go to the site Cloudflare DoH Checker.
7. Here, you can view the results under SecureDNS.
Method 2: Switch DNS server
Aside from enabling DNS over HTTPS on Chrome, you'll also need to switch your computer's DNS server to one that supports DoH protocols. The best options are:
- Public DNS by Google
- Cloudflare closely followed by
- OpenDNS,
- NextDNS,
- CleanBrowsing,
- DNS.SB, and
- Quad9.
1. Press the . key Windows , And type Control Panel And click to open.
2. DoSet display by:> Large icons and click Network and Sharing Center from the list.
3. Next, click on the hyperlink “Change adapter settings"Located on the right side.
4. Right click on Current network connection (eg Wi-Fi) and select The properties , as shown.
5: Within this connection the following elements are used: Menu Locate Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on it.
6. Click the button "Characteristics" , as shown above.
7. Here, select Use DNS server addresses Next: Option and enter the following:
Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
Alternate DNS Server: 8.8.4.4
8. Click "OK" to save the changes.
Because of DoH, your browser will be protected from malicious attacks and hackers.
Pro Tip: Find an alternate and preferred DNS server.
Enter your router's IP address in the Preferred DNS Server section. If you don't know your router's IP address, you can find it using CMD.
1. Open Command Prompt From the search bar Windows As shown.
2. Execute the command ipconfig By typing it and pressing a key Enter.
3. The number corresponding to the default gateway label is IP address Of the connected router.
4. In section Alternate DNS Server Type the IP address of the DoH-compliant DNS server you want to use. Here is a list of some DoH-compliant DNS servers with their corresponding addresses:
DNS primary DNS Server
8.8.8.8 General (Google)
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1
208.67.222.222 OpenDNS
9.9.9.9 Quad
CleanBrowsing 185.228.168.9
DNS.SB 185.222.222.222
We hope this guide helped you enable DNS over HTTPS in Chrome. Let us know which method worked for you. Also, if you have any questions regarding this article, feel free to leave them in the comments section.
