Own DNS server

1. Can you make your own DNS server?
2. Should I use 8.8 8.8 DNS?
3. Should I create my own DNS?
4. How do I find my own DNS server?

Can you make your own DNS server?

You can write a DNS server that does anything you want, it doesn't have to just return a static set of records. A few examples: Replit has a blog post about why they wrote their own authoritative DNS server to handle routing.

Should I use 8.8 8.8 DNS?

Though there's no guarantee Google DNS works faster, the answer is likely yes. One user did a speed test and changed their DNS settings. They found that the Google domain name system server set to 8.8. 8.8—Google's first DNS server—was 10.3% faster than the default server.

Should I create my own DNS?

If not for learning, you almost certainly should NOT run your own DNS servers. As mentioned above, for smaller sites, your domain registrar probably provides DNS hosting for free. For users that need more control, greater uptime, or improved performance, there are paid DNS hosting providers that do a great job.

How do I find my own DNS server?

Open your Command Prompt from the Start menu (or type “Cmd” into the search in your Windows task bar). Next, type ipconfig/all into your command prompt and press Enter. Look for the field labeled “DNS Servers.” The first address is the primary DNS server, and the next address is the secondary DNS server.