Step 1


Click on the Apple icon on the top-left side of your desktop and select System Preferences.



Step 2


Select Network.



Step 3


In the following screen, please ensure your current Internet connection is selected. In this example, we're connecting via Wi-Fi.


Once you've selected your current Internet connection, please click on Advanced.



Step 4


In the Advanced menu, please select DNS.



Step 5


Under DNS, you will see your default DNS server address, which will usually be your router IP address. 



Step 6


Click on the + sign at the bottom of the DNS Servers box and enter the following DNS addresses:


8.8.8.8

8.8.4.4



Once the DNS addresses have been added, click on OK.


Step 7 


Click on Apply to apply the saved settings.



Google DNS is now set on your Network settings in OS X.

If you wish to set a custom DNS on a different device or system, please refer to our article here:

How to Set Google DNS on your device / system

If you have any problems or need further assistance, please email us at support@my-private-network.co.uk. We'll get back to you as soon as possible and try to help.