How to Set Up and Use Quad9 for Enhanced Internet Security and Privacy

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Mar 12, 2024
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Introduction

Quad9 is a free, security-focused DNS service that blocks access to malicious websites to enhance your internet security and privacy. This guide will explain the benefits of Quad9 and provide step-by-step instructions on how to configure it on various devices.

What is Quad9?

Quad9 is a DNS service that provides a secure and private way to browse the internet. It uses threat intelligence from various sources to block malicious websites, thus preventing phishing, malware, and other cyber threats.

Benefits of Using Quad9

  • Enhanced Security: Blocks access to known malicious websites.

  • Privacy Protection: Does not collect personally identifiable information.

  • Improved Performance: Global network for faster DNS resolution.

  • Ease of Use: Simple setup on any device.

 Instructions

How to Set Up Quad9

Windows 10 and above

  1. Open the Control Panel.

  2. Navigate to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings.

  3. Right-click your active network connection and select Properties.

  4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

  5. Choose "Use the following DNS server addresses" and enter 9.9.9.9 as the Preferred DNS server and 149.112.112.112 as the Alternate DNS server.

  6. Click OK to save the changes.

macOS

  1. Open System Preferences and go to Network.

  2. Select your network connection and click Advanced.

  3. Go to the DNS tab.

  4. Click the + button and add 9.9.9.9 and 149.112.112.112.

  5. Click OK and then Apply to save the settings.

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

  1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.

  2. Tap the information (i) icon next to your connected Wi-Fi network.

  3. Tap Configure DNS and select Manual.

  4. Add 9.9.9.9 and 149.112.112.112 as DNS servers.

  5. Tap Save.

Android

  1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Advanced > Private DNS.

  2. Select the Private DNS provider hostname option.

  3. Enter dns.quad9.net and save the settings.

Linux

  1. Open a terminal window.

  2. Edit your network configuration file (e.g., /etc/resolv.conf) and add the following lines:

    nameserver 9.9.9.9 nameserver 149.112.112.112

  3. Save the file and restart your network service.

 

Conclusion

By configuring your devices to use Quad9, you can enhance your internet security and privacy with minimal effort. For further assistance or more information, visit the Quad9 website or contact your IT support team.

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