Google 8.8.8.8 is one of the IP addresses for Google Public DNS, a free Domain Name System (DNS) service offered by Google to improve the speed, security, and reliability of DNS lookups.
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What is DNS?
DNS (Domain Name System) is like the phonebook of the internet. It translates domain names (like www.google.com) into Google IP addresses (like 142.250.64.78) that computers use to identify each other on the network.
Google Public DNS Details:
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary DNS | 8.8.8.8 |
| Secondary DNS | 8.8.4.4 |
| IPv6 Primary | 2001:4860:4860::8888 |
| IPv6 Secondary | 2001:4860:4860::8844 |
| Provider | |
| Service Type | Public recursive DNS |
Benefits of Using 8.8.8.8:
- Faster DNS resolution than many ISP-provided DNS servers
- Improved security, with protection against DNS cache poisoning
- High availability and global coverage
How to Use:
To use 8.8.8.8 as your DNS:
- Go to your computer or router’s network settings
- Find the DNS server section
- Replace existing DNS with:
8.8.8.88.8.4.4
Let me know if you’d like step-by-step instructions for your specific device (e.g., Android, Windows, router).
