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Home»Gaming»Console»How to Change DNS Settings on PS4 and PS5?

How to Change DNS Settings on PS4 and PS5?

José ZapataBy José ZapataDecember 17, 2022
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Your internet could be better with just a few tweaks. A single tweak can make your connection more stable and reliable.

Changing the DNS address will make slow internet connections faster and more reliable. The enhancement becomes more noticeable for better connections, for example, broadband speeds going above 10Mbps and 25Mbps.

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  • When to Change DNS Settings on PS4 And PS5?
  • How to Change DNS Settings on PS4 And PS5?
    • On PS5
    • On PS4

When to Change DNS Settings on PS4 And PS5?

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We advise you to change these settings if you find playing online too difficult. Unreliable connections, constant internet interruptions, and slow internet are reasons to change DNS.

You can change it for a free option you can get from tech corporations. The best options for PlayStation consoles include:

  • Cloudflare (1.1.1.1 / 1.0.0.1): Players consider it the best DNS for general entertainment use. It also boasts great privacy features because it won’t use your data. 
  • Google (8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4): The address offers good speed and stability. 
  • IBM Quad9 (9.9.9.9 / 149.112.112.112): It’s the best solution for European players, as the service comes from Switzerland.
  • OpenDNS Home (208.67.222.222 / 208.67.220.220): The last server we recommend is one of the first for worldwide players. It offers extra protection for kids.

Here’s a full list of the DNS servers we recommend:

ServerPrimary DNSSecondary DNS
Cloudflare1.1.1.11.0.0.1
Google8.8.8.88.8.8.4
IBM Quad99.9.9.9149.112.112.112
OpenDNS Home208.67.222.222208.67.220.220
SafeDNS195.46.39.39195.46.39.40
DNS Advantage156.154.70.1156.154.71.1
Dyn216.146.35.35216.146.36.36
NTT129.250.35.250129.250.35.251
Verisign64.64.664.6.65.6
Level3209.244.0.3209.244.0.4

How to Change DNS Settings on PS4 And PS5?

To change the DNS settings of PS4 and PS5, you need to go to the network settings and add a manual address. You can choose any options I listed above and test if it improves your connection. 

On PS5

As you’ve learned, you can add a free or paid DNS service to improve your PS5’s connectivity. Here’re the steps on the PS5:

  1. Go to Settings. ps5 settings
  2. Go to Network. ps5 network
  3. Select Settings on the left side of the screen.
  4. Select Set Up Internet Connection on the right side of the screen. ste up internet ps5
  5. Choose the Wi-Fi or Lan network you’re using. You’d have to type it by this point if your network has a password.
  6. Here, you’ll see the menu of the things you can change. We only care about Primary and Secondary DNS. Select these brackets to put in a new number. primary dns
  7. Type the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS you selected. For example, Cloudflare’s option:
    Primary: 8.8.8.8
    Secondary: 8.8.4.4 primary secondary dns ps5
  8. Press OK to confirm the changes. The console will test the connection. If it doesn’t work, test another DNS. Most likely, you won’t need to do it. confirm changes static ip ps5

On PS4

  1. Go to Settings. ps4 settings
  2. Select Network. network ps4
  3. Select Set Up Internet Connection. set up internet connection
  4. Select Wi-Fi or Lan Cable, depending on what you’re using. Then, select your network and type the password. wifi or lan ps4
  5. Select Custom on “How do you want to set up an internet connection?” custom internet connection ps4
  6. On IP Settings, select Automatic. automatic ip address ps4
  7. Select Do Not Specify on DHCP Host Name.
    dhcp-host-name-do-not-specify-ps4
  8. Select Manual on DNS Settings. manual dns ps4
  9. Input the Primary and Secondary DNS. For example:
    Primary: 8.8.8.8
    Secondary: 8.8.4.4 select dns ps4
  10. Select Next to continue.next dns settings ps4
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Jose Zapata has been writing about video games at TNT for nearly 4 years. He specializes in video-game troubleshooting, gaming lists, guides, and similar content. In 2021, he created an entertainment commentary/gaming YouTube channel, and he began editing gameplay videos for semi-professional eSports players (Warzone, Rocket League, AoE, and others). However, he prefers the RPG genre, ranging from classic and turn-based like Baldur’s Gate, to modern and open-world action-RPG titles like Elden Ring. He also has a competitive side for RTS games like Age of Empires II and Age of Empires IV…not the pro skills, though! Jose has worked as a content writer for nearly a decade for various tech-related digital magazines. He also has a background as a musician, so he used to work at BegginnerGuitarHQ, where he wrote musical tutorials. Lastly, he’s proficient with video editing and image processing tools such as Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop, and he has several diplomas in audiovisual production. You can contact him at jouseup@technewstoday.com

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