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Change DNS from Command Line of macOS
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DNS.md

How to Set DNS Servers from the Command Line of macOS with networksetup

For example, to set a Mac with wi-fi to Google DNS of 8.8.8.8 the syntax would be:

networksetup -setdnsservers Wi-Fi 8.8.8.8

You can set multiple DNS servers if desired,

networksetup -setdnsservers Wi-Fi 208.67.222.222 208.67.220.220 8.8.8.8

How to Clear All DNS Servers with networksetup

networksetup -setdnsservers Wi-Fi Empty

Checking DNS Settings with networksetup

networksetup -getdnsservers Wi-Fi
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