Discord DNS Settings: How to Change DNS to Access Discord

In Turkey, access to Discord was blocked by a decision of the Ankara 1st Criminal Judgeship of Peace dated 9 October 2024, and as of November 2026 no official decision lifting the block has been announced. That is why the fix users search for most is a Discord DNS setting. In this guide we explain what DNS does for Discord, how to change DNS on Windows, Android, iPhone and the router, the current DNS addresses, and what you can do when changing DNS is not enough.

What Does Changing DNS Do for Discord?

DNS is the system that turns domain names such as discord.com into IP addresses. By default you use your internet provider’s DNS server; some access blocks are applied on these DNS servers, which return a wrong address for the blocked domain. When you set a different DNS server on your device, the domain resolves to the correct IP address. We explain how DNS works in general in our guide on DNS settings.

Important: some internet providers apply the block not only through DNS but also by inspecting the connection (SNI/DPI). In that case a plain DNS change may not be enough on its own; the encrypted DNS (DNS over HTTPS / DNS over TLS) options described below work more often.

DNS Addresses Used for Discord

Provider	Primary DNS	Secondary DNS	Encrypted DNS (Android Private DNS)
Cloudflare	1.1.1.1	1.0.0.1	one.one.one.one
Google	8.8.8.8	8.8.4.4	dns.google
Quad9	9.9.9.9	149.112.112.112	dns.quad9.net
AdGuard	94.140.14.14	94.140.15.15	dns.adguard-dns.com

Which provider is faster for you depends on your location and internet provider. Try one, and switch to another if you have problems.

DNS Setting for Discord on Windows

Windows 11 (with Encrypted DNS)

1. In Settings → Network & internet, open the connection you use (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
2. On the DNS server assignment line, click Edit and choose Manual.
3. Turn on IPv4; enter 1.1.1.1 as the preferred DNS and 1.0.0.1 as the alternate DNS.
4. For both addresses, set DNS over HTTPS to On (automatic template) and save.

Windows 10

1. Press Win + R and type ncpa.cpl.
2. Right-click the connection you use and choose Properties.
3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
4. Choose Use the following DNS server addresses, enter one of the addresses from the table and save.

After the change, clear the DNS cache in Command Prompt so old records are not used, then close Discord completely and open it again:

ipconfig /flushdns

DNS Setting for Discord on Android (Private DNS)

On Android 9 and later, the Private DNS feature works on both Wi-Fi and mobile data and encrypts DNS queries:

1. Go to Settings → Network & internet (on Samsung, Connections → More connection settings).
2. Tap Private DNS and choose Private DNS provider hostname.
3. Enter one of the hostnames from the table (for example one.one.one.one or dns.google) and save.

Menu names can differ slightly by manufacturer and Android version; searching for “Private DNS” in settings is the fastest way.

DNS Setting for Discord on iPhone

1. Go to Settings → Wi-Fi and tap the (i) icon next to the network you are connected to.
2. Tap Configure DNS and choose Manual.
3. Delete the existing servers, add one of the addresses from the table with Add Server, and save.

This setting applies only to that Wi-Fi network and does not work on mobile data. To use encrypted DNS on mobile data too, you can use the DNS provider’s official app (for example Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1 app) or a configuration profile.

Changing DNS on the Router

If you change DNS on the router, every device at home uses the new DNS. Log in to the router’s interface (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1), find the DNS fields in the WAN/Internet or LAN/DHCP settings and enter the addresses from the table. The interface differs by brand; you can check the router’s manual. On some internet providers’ routers the DNS field may be locked; in that case set it on the device instead.

Secure DNS in the Browser for Discord

If you use Discord in the browser (discord.com/app), you can turn on the browser’s own encrypted DNS feature. In Chrome, go to Settings → Privacy and security → Security, turn on Use secure DNS and choose a provider from the list. In Firefox the same feature is under Settings → Privacy & Security → DNS over HTTPS. This setting affects only the browser; for the Discord desktop app you need to change the system DNS.

I Changed DNS but Discord Still Does Not Open

• Use encrypted DNS: Plain DNS (only entering an IP address) is not enough with some providers; turn on DNS over HTTPS on Windows 11 and Private DNS on Android.
• Clear the cache: Run ipconfig /flushdns, and close Discord completely from the taskbar too before opening it again.
• Check that the setting is really applied: When you type nslookup discord.com in Command Prompt, the DNS you chose should appear as the answering server.
• Try another provider: If Cloudflare does not work, try Google or Quad9.
• If the block is applied outside DNS: If your provider blocks by inspecting the connection, DNS settings will not help; in that case the only option is a VPN that encrypts the traffic and routes it through another country.

Using a VPN for Discord

A VPN encrypts all your internet traffic and sends it through a server abroad, so you can connect to Discord whatever method the block uses. When choosing a VPN, keep these in mind:

• The server must be abroad: Traffic that leaves through a server in Turkey hits the same block.
• Be careful with free VPNs: Some free VPNs set speed and data limits or make money from user data. Prefer a well-known provider with a clear no-logs policy.
• Watch the latency: For voice chat and screen sharing, choosing the closest location abroad (for example Europe) reduces latency.

Conclusion

A DNS setting for Discord is the simplest free first step against the access block in Turkey: set one of the Cloudflare, Google, Quad9 or AdGuard DNS addresses on your device or router, and turn on encrypted DNS where possible. If your provider also applies the block outside DNS, changing DNS is not enough; in that case you need a reliable VPN with servers abroad. Because the status of the block can change, follow the latest news from official sources.