The Best DNS Settings on Xbox One Network

In this guide, you will find the best DNS server settings to have with your Xbox One.

  • You have to start by pressing the Xbox button located in the centre of your Xbox controller.
  • Navigate to your profile and select the “Settings” option within your profile screen.
  • Navigate to the “General” tab within the settings menu and then go to “Network Settings“.
  • Within the network settings menu, select the “Set up a wireless network” option and go down to Advanced settings.
  • Click on the “DNS Settings” option on the left side of the screen and change the DNS configuration mode from “Automatic” to “Manual“.
  • Look for the “Primary DNS” field and enter “1.1.1.1” as the primary DNS server address.
  • After that, enter “1.0.0.1” as the Secondary DNS server address.
    This is the Cloudflare DNS address, known for its speed and reliability.
  • You can also input the Google Open DNS. Input 8.8.8.8 for the Primary DNS and 8.8.4.4 for the Secondary DNS.
  • After that, press Options and exit the screen. Go back to the main Network page and click on Test network speed & statistics.
    It will test all the network statistics and ensure everything is fine.