Yandex DNS Addresses and How to Set Them Up

Yandex DNS is Yandex’s free public DNS service. It has three modes: Basic for standard resolution, Safe which blocks malicious sites, and Family which also filters adult content. In this article we cover the Yandex DNS addresses, the differences between the modes and how to set them up on a computer, phone and router.

Yandex DNS Addresses

Mode	Primary (IPv4)	Secondary (IPv4)	What it does
Basic	77.88.8.8	77.88.8.1	Unfiltered DNS resolution
Safe	77.88.8.88	77.88.8.2	Blocks malicious and fraud sites
Family	77.88.8.7	77.88.8.3	Blocks adult content in addition to Safe mode

IPv6 addresses

• Basic: 2a02:6b8::feed:0ff and 2a02:6b8:0:1::feed:0ff
• Safe: 2a02:6b8::feed:bad and 2a02:6b8:0:1::feed:bad
• Family: 2a02:6b8::feed:a11 and 2a02:6b8:0:1::feed:a11

We recommend checking Yandex’s official DNS page to confirm the addresses are current before using them.

Which Mode Should I Choose?

• If you just want a fast, plain DNS: Basic mode.
• If you want extra protection against phishing and malware sites: Safe mode.
• For devices children use or your home network: Family mode. The filter isn’t perfect and doesn’t replace parental control apps.

How to Set Up Yandex DNS on Windows

1. In Settings → Network & Internet, open your Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.
2. Click Edit next to DNS server assignment and choose Manual.
3. Turn on IPv4 and enter 77.88.8.8 as the preferred DNS and 77.88.8.1 as the alternate DNS (use the addresses in the table for other modes).
4. Save and, if needed, flush the DNS cache: ipconfig /flushdns in Command Prompt.

Setting It Up on macOS

1. In System Settings → Network, select your connection and click Details.
2. In the DNS tab, add 77.88.8.8 and 77.88.8.1 with + and remove the existing addresses.
3. Click OK to save.

Setting It Up on Android and iPhone

Android: open the details of the connected network in Wi-Fi settings, set IP settings to Static and enter the addresses in the DNS 1/DNS 2 fields. Android’s Private DNS feature expects a hostname, not an IP address; see our article what is Private DNS.

iPhone: in Settings → Wi-Fi, tap the (i) icon next to the network, choose Configure DNS → Manual and add the addresses.

A Wi-Fi DNS setting on a phone only applies to that network; on mobile data, the carrier’s DNS is used.

Setting It Up on the Router (Whole Home)

If you log in to your router’s interface (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1) and enter the Yandex addresses in the DNS fields of the LAN/DHCP or WAN settings, every device on your home network uses this DNS. This is the most practical way to apply Family mode to the whole home. Menu names vary by router brand.

Is Yandex DNS Working? How to Check

When you type nslookup example.com in Command Prompt, you should see the Yandex address as the responding server. For more on DNS lookup tools, see our article how to do a DNS lookup.

A Note on Privacy

When you use a public DNS, queries for the domains you visit go to that provider. Yandex is a company headquartered in Russia; before using it, we recommend reviewing its privacy policy and considering which country’s laws your data will be subject to. Cloudflare, Google or Quad9 DNS can be used as alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yandex DNS free?

Yes, Yandex DNS’s public modes are free.

Does Yandex DNS speed up the internet?

It doesn’t increase your download speed; it only affects how long it takes to translate domain names into IP addresses. Speed varies with your location and network.

Does Family mode block all inappropriate content?

No. DNS filters rely on domain lists; new sites or sites not on the list may not be blocked.

How do I turn off Yandex DNS?

Simply set your DNS settings back to Automatic (DHCP).