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How to easily and effectively use DNS over HTTPS connectivity feature in Windows 11

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As of Windows 10, there were multiple ways to enable DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and no option that allowed consumers to use it. Windows 11 has brought about a change in this regard. Windows Network Settings now enables users to switch from an unencrypted network to one that is fully encrypted. This phone will demonstrate How to use DNS over HTTPS connectivity feature in Windows 11.

DNS over HTTPS connectivity feature in Windows 11

How to use DNS over HTTPS connectivity feature in Windows 11

I’m sure almost all of us now know how to look for HTTPS when browsing a website, but if you don’t, you should. In addition, DNS queries are now handled the same way. Your request for a website is even sent a safe, encrypted network to the DNS server each time you visit the website. If you use this technique, you can rest assured that no one can tamper with your web request and lead you to a corrupted website.

Steps to use DNS over HTTPS connectivity feature in Windows 11

  1. Press (Win + I) to open the Windows Settings menu.
  2. On the left-hand side, tap on Network & Internet.
  3. Select on Ethernet or Wireless, based on how your Computer or laptop is connected.
  4. Ethernet or Wi-Fi setups will be revealed, along with any control applications that help you to adjust the network. The program is free to download and use. The DNS server assignment can be edited by clicking the Edit button.
  5. To use DoH, change the Automatic to Manual setup in the Edit DNS settings window when it appears. Depending on whether your Computer uses IPv4 or IPv6, select Manual.
  6. Next, enter the IP address of the DoH server, and thereafter select Encrypted only under the favored DNS Encryption setting. Continue with Alternate DNS. Using Google DNS as the primary and the Cloud flare DNS as secondary allows you to combine.

Finally, tap on the Save button to finalize your changes and close out the window that appears. A query from a web page or application will use DNS over HTTPS after this.

You will see Encrypted beside the IPv4 or IPv6 DNS servers in the Network Settings. Following are the types of DNS available –

  • Default Unencrypted Domain Name System (DNS)
  • Encrypted—Only DoH servers should be used for this.
  • DoH prefers encrypted DNS but will fall back to unencrypted DNS if encrypted DNS is not av