{"id":19613,"date":"2026-03-20T15:17:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/?p=19613"},"modified":"2026-03-20T15:17:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:17:22","slug":"how-to-fix-dns-lookup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Slow DNS Lookup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the time, when you are accessing websites, it takes longer to load. One of the main issues behind it is the slow DNS lookup. The load time is of some milliseconds; however, when you visit more websites, this slow load time can combine and, after some time, make your overall browser slower.\u00a0 In this blog, learn what a slow DNS lookup is and <strong>how to fix slow DNS lookup<\/strong>\u00a0on your system to use your browser smoothly without waiting for the site to load.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>iProVPN can keep your DNS queries secure, providing you with DNS leak Protection.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[iprovpn_btn]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#What_Is_DNS_Lookup\" >What Is DNS Lookup?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#Factors_That_Cause_Slow_DNS_Lookup\" >Factors That Cause Slow DNS Lookup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#Overload_DNS_Service\" >Overload DNS Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#Whats_the_Solution\" >What\u2019s the Solution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#DNS_server_Distance\" >DNS server Distance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#Whats_the_Solution-2\" >What\u2019s the Solution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#Cache_Issues\" >Cache Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#Whats_the_Solution-3\" >What\u2019s the Solution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#Multiple_Redirect_Paths\" >Multiple Redirect Paths<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#Whats_the_Solution-4\" >What\u2019s the Solution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#DNS_Traffic_Issue\" >DNS Traffic Issue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#Whats_the_Solution-5\" >What\u2019s the Solution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#Incorrect_DNS_Settings\" >Incorrect DNS Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#Whats_the_Solution-6\" >What\u2019s the Solution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#How_to_Fix_Slow_DNS_Lookup_Working_Methods\" >How to Fix Slow DNS Lookup? Working Methods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#1_Fixing_on_Computer\" >1. Fixing on Computer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#2_Minimize_DNS_Setup\" >2. Minimize DNS Setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#3_Keep_DNS_Records\" >3. Keep DNS Records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#4_Use_CDN\" >4. Use CDN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#5_DNS_TTL\" >5. DNS TTL\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#6_Reduce_DNS_Chaining\" >6. Reduce DNS Chaining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#7_Optimize_DNS_Performance\" >7. Optimize DNS Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#How_to_Know_If_DNS_Is_Functioning_Properly\" >How to Know If DNS Is Functioning Properly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#Summary_of_How_to_Fix_Slow_DNS_Lookup\" >Summary of How to Fix Slow DNS Lookup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-fix-dns-lookup\/#Slow_DNS_Lookup_%E2%80%93_FAQs\" >Slow DNS Lookup &#8211; FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_DNS_Lookup\"><\/span>What Is DNS Lookup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A computer cannot straightaway understand the words; however, it first translates your website domain name into an IP address, then forwards your request to the <strong>DNS server<\/strong>. But what\u2019s the process of it? Here is the process of DNS lookup:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Website Search:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The first step is when you search and type the domain into your browser.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>DNS Query:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The site you are searching for has its query forwarded to the DNS server.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>DNS Lookup: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNS lookup checks if the domain name for your suite is in the database.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Website load:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once your browser knows the location of the website server you want to access, it can begin loading the website. The browser uses the site&#8217;s IP address and lets you connect with it instantly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-dns\/\">What Is a DNS?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_That_Cause_Slow_DNS_Lookup\"><\/span>Factors That Cause Slow DNS Lookup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the several factors involved in slowing DNS are those that result in slow browsing and longer loading times for websites. Here are some of the main factors of the slow DNS:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overload_DNS_Service\"><\/span>Overload DNS Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet service providers assign a DNS server to every user; these servers are identical, and when many people use them simultaneously, the server becomes congested, resulting in websites loading very slowly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Solution\"><\/span>What\u2019s the Solution?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no need to keep older DNS records; start deleting the older ones, keeping only the information that you access more frequently. So later, when you access that site, it won&#8217;t take a long time to load.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DNS_server_Distance\"><\/span><strong>DNS server Distance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the DNS server is located at a distance, it will take extra minutes to load websites. Moreover, it can time out your browser, and site pages won\u2019t load.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Solution-2\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s the Solution?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use faster DNS services like Cloudfare, Google, and Amazon. They work efficiently, both globally and locally, allowing you to visit the sites quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cache_Issues\"><\/span><strong>Cache Issues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any website you access leaves some cache, and again, accessing the same site won&#8217;t take longer. Since the DNS server knows the IP, however, if the cache isn\u2019t stored or is not functioning, then the DNS lookup will follow all the steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Solution-3\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s the Solution?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check whether your DNS cache is turned on or not. If it isn&#8217;t, then enable it so you won&#8217;t get a longer time visiting the already visited site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multiple_Redirect_Paths\"><\/span>Multiple Redirect Paths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One domain can be redirected to another using CNAME. To reach you, the actual site, these multiple redirections require a DNS lookup from scratch, which is a time-consuming process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Solution-4\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s the Solution?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since many redirections take more time to reach you to the right site, website developers must give the direct domain to the DNS server.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DNS_Traffic_Issue\"><\/span><strong>DNS Traffic Issue<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a lot of people are using the same site or using the same DNS, then the site takes time to search for the correct IP. And you see the website slowdown.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Solution-5\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s the Solution?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The solution for busy DNS servers is that website owners can utilize a CDN, or Content Delivery Network. Moreover, efficient DNS servers can be used as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_DNS_Settings\"><\/span><strong>Incorrect DNS Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct DNS settings are important; if not, then your internet connection will be slow. There is TTL, i.e., Time to Live. If it\u2019s high, you will receive an error or outdated information; if it&#8217;s low, then the DNS server must check the website&#8217;s IP address each time you visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Solution-6\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s the Solution?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simplest way is to flush the DNS cache and set the TTL, which is typically between high and low, so that it does not display outdated data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Slow_DNS_Lookup_Working_Methods\"><\/span>How to Fix Slow DNS Lookup? Working Methods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the working methods that will resolve the slow DNS Lookup:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fixing_on_Computer\"><\/span>1. Fixing on Computer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On PC, below are the steps to follow for the slow DNS issue:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <strong>Network Settings<\/strong>, and click on <strong>Wi-Fi or Ethernet<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From <strong>Settings<\/strong>, select <strong>Network and Internet<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <strong>&#8220;Properties&#8221;<\/strong> for the network you are using.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down to <strong>IP Assignment<\/strong> and Click on <strong>Edit<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set Automatic to <strong>Manual<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn on <strong>IPv4.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter <strong>DNS servers<\/strong>. In Preffered enter 1.1.1.1, and in Alternate, enter 8.8.8.8<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save Changes and <strong>restart<\/strong> the Network.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, 1.1.1.1 is the Cloudfare DNS, and 8.8.8.8 is the Google Public DNS. You can use them when the DNS provided by your ISP is slow. Using the DNS service by Public Providers will make your browsing efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Minimize_DNS_Setup\"><\/span>2. Minimize DNS Setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large number of DNS records can delay the website\u2019s response time. When there are more record server will respond really slowly. To make it faster, remove any older records that are no longer in use, including the CNAME and TXT records. Moreover, avoid accessing the site from multiple redirections; only use the domain that directly gets you to the final site\u2019s IP address.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Keep_DNS_Records\"><\/span>3. Keep DNS Records<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you keep the DNS cache, it minimizes loading time, and when you search for the same website again, it will display the results directly without delay. This means the browser won\u2019t request the DNS server for the website&#8217;s IP address. Moreover, you can turn on the browser cache and server-side cache if you are managing a site. Moreover, the OS cache knows the IP address of the site you visit more. Accessing the site again PC will show you direct results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_CDN\"><\/span><strong>4. Use CDN<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content Delivery Networks are servers located globally that store copies of websites, including images and videos from the site. It is used to reduce the load time. Services like Cloudflare and Akamai have their own DNS servers, helps in accessing you the websites quickly by requesting the nearest edge server.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_DNS_TTL\"><\/span><strong>5. DNS TTL\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TTL, which has a full form of Time to Live, tells your network nad DNS the time till when they can keep data before updating it. Higher TTL will take time in updating the DNS; however, the lower one just takes 30 to 120 seconds, and the lower is better for the websites that make more changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reduce_DNS_Chaining\"><\/span>6. Reduce DNS Chaining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some websites do not have a single domain that only opens the site; sometimes, when you access the site, it shows you another redirection to reach the actual site. Connect the domain directly to the site&#8217;s actual IP address to access the site immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Optimize_DNS_Performance\"><\/span>7. Optimize DNS Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNS performance can be speedy when your website is shown to you from the server located nearby. Moreover, load balancing can help as users can access the site without facing load time due to the multiple DNS servers. Also, you can use a public DNS server like Cloudfare, Amazon ro Google.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Know_If_DNS_Is_Functioning_Properly\"><\/span>How to Know If DNS Is Functioning Properly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After learning how to fix slow DNS lookups, it is also necessary to check DNS performance daily, so you can identify any issues more quickly before something major happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use DNS Speed Performance online tools like DNS Speed Test.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check and track DNS response time. There are online tools that you can use to check out the response time. Identify the slowdowns and solve them instantly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your DNS request fails, keep a track of it, and from the failed lookups, you can know what the issue is, maybe you need to change settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updating the DNS record must be changed all over the internet; users will get outdated information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_of_How_to_Fix_Slow_DNS_Lookup\"><\/span>Summary of How to Fix Slow DNS Lookup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many users experience slow DNS issues, which you can know when your websites take more than a few minutes to load in your browsers. Moreover, this is why many people search for <strong>how to fix slow DNS lookup<\/strong>. You can fix it by removing irrelevant DNS cache, clearing multiple redirections, and using a public DNS server for Google and Amazon. 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This way, you can fix the slowdown from DNS.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-19616\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-19616\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-19616\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Which is the best DNS server for gaming?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-19616\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-19616\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In terms of speed Cloudfare 1.1.1.1 is best, for improved reliability Google DNS server of 8.8.8.8 is best.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-19617\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-19617\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-19617\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What impacts the DNS server performance?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-19617\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-19617\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are some factors that impact DNS performance: the server being outdated, and improper settings being used. Moreover, if DNS servers are placed far away from your location, then there will be a slowdown in performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-19618\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-19618\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-19618\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Which is the slowest DNS server?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-19618\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-19618\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Normally, the DNS servers provided by your IP are slower because they assign the same server to multiple users, causing slowdowns.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-19619\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-19619\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-19619\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Can I use an online speed test to check my DNS?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-19619\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-19619\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, there are online tools that will let you test your DNS server speed and performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of the time, when you are accessing websites, it takes longer to load. 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