How to change Xbox One DNS to boost network speed and privacy
Whether you’re looking to improve network connectivity or simply use the web with a bit of extra privacy, you can set up a custom DNS server on your Xbox One directly.
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Recently,Cloudflare announcedthat it is providing a free domain name service (DNS) product that’s meant to put speed and privacy first. Google and a few other providers offer DNS services that are typically speedier than your ISP when it comes to resolving where domains are located. However, using Google’s DNS, particularly in an age when privacy is being gradually eroded, probably isn’t the smartest idea if you don’t want your web usage to be tracked. ISPs in some countries are also allowed to harvest your information to sell to third-parties for marketing and ad targeting.
Cloudflare claims its new 1.1.1.1 DNS service is not only the fastest free-to-use system, but the company also says it will never forward your information to third-parties.
How to configure Xbox One DNS settings
Whether you want to use Cloudflare or another service, here’s how to set the default DNS on your Xbox One and (potentially) speed up your multiplayer connectivity.
Now you should have speedier, more private DNS for accessing Xbox Live!
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