Google Chrome’s Secure DNS feature enhances privacy and security by using DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) to encrypt your DNS requests. This prevents internet service providers (ISPs) or third parties from tracking your browsing habits through unencrypted DNS queries. However, in some cases, Secure DNS might cause connection issues with certain websites or interfere with other network settings. If you’re experiencing issues, you may want to turn off Secure DNS temporarily on your Chrome browser. Here’s how you can disable Secure DNS in Chrome on both Android and PC.
Why Turn Off Secure DNS?
While Secure DNS can enhance privacy, there are valid reasons you might want to disable it:
1. Connection Issues: Certain networks or websites may not work correctly when Secure DNS is enabled.
2. Network Policies: If you’re on a managed network (such as work or school), the administrator may have specific DNS policies that clash with Chrome’s Secure DNS.
3. Custom DNS Configuration: You might prefer to use your own DNS settings without encryption, or a third-party tool may require unencrypted DNS requests.
How to Turn Off Secure DNS in Chrome on Android
1. Open Chrome Settings:
– Open Chrome on your Android device.
– Tap the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner to open the Settings menu.
2. Access Privacy and Security:
– Scroll down to the Privacy and Security section and tap on it to reveal more settings options.
3. Locate and Tap on Secure DNS:
– Find Use Secure DNS in the Privacy and Security menu. This setting is typically enabled by default.
4. Turn Off Secure DNS:
– Toggle the Use Secure DNS option off. This will disable DNS-over-HTTPS, returning to standard DNS lookups.
After completing these steps, Secure DNS will be disabled, allowing you to troubleshoot network issues or comply with network-specific DNS policies on your Android device.
How to Turn Off Secure DNS in Chrome on PC
1. Open Chrome Settings:
– Launch Chrome on your PC.
– Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner, then select Settings from the dropdown.
2. Go to Privacy and Security:
– On the left sidebar, click on Privacy and security to access related settings.
3. Open Security Settings:
– In the Privacy and Security section, click on Security. This will open more detailed security settings for Chrome.
4. Disable Secure DNS:
– Scroll down until you find the Use Secure DNS option.
– If it’s turned on, toggle it off to disable Secure DNS. Alternatively, you can keep it enabled and switch to another DNS provider if preferred, but disabling it altogether will revert to standard DNS.
Once Secure DNS is turned off, your DNS requests will go through the default DNS configuration provided by your network or ISP, without encryption.
Additional Tips
– Temporary Solution: If you only want to disable Secure DNS temporarily, remember to re-enable it once you’ve resolved any issues, as it provides additional security.
– Testing Connectivity: After disabling Secure DNS, try accessing the websites that were causing issues to confirm that this resolves your problem.
– Alternate DNS Providers: If Secure DNS isn’t working well with certain websites, but you still want encryption, try switching to a different DNS provider under With Custom in the Secure DNS settings.
Disabling Secure DNS on Chrome for Android or PC can help resolve connectivity issues, especially on networks with restrictive DNS policies or specific configurations. Secure DNS is a useful tool for your privacy, but turning it off can help troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues in certain circumstances.
