# Change DNS to nordvpn? **URL:** \ **Category:** Mobile Support\ **Tags:** android\ **Created:** [November 4, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/change-dns-to-nordvpn/645236 "2025-11-04T18:22:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Drakozorro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/54ee81/32.png) [@Drakozorro](https://community.brave.app/u/Drakozorro)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/change-dns-to-nordvpn/645236/1 "2025-11-04T18:22:25Z")
_Troubleshooting technical issues is much easier when both the user and support agent practice clear communication. For this reason, we have provided the template below for you to fill out with information about your issue. Please provide as much detail as possible so we can most efficiently resolve your problem._ * * * **Description of the issue:** When changing dns in brave I can only select a few. I am trying to enter nordvpn dns server but it wont be accepted. I try to enter [dns.nordvpn.com](http://dns.nordvpn.com) and the other servers they have but it wont be accepted from brave. **How can this issue be reproduced?** 1. Settings - change dns 2. 3. **Expected result:** **Brave Version( check `About Brave`): 1.84.133** **Mobile Device details** **Additional Information: samsung android** ---
**Author:** ![289wk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/439d5e/32.png) [@289wk](https://community.brave.app/u/289wk)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2025, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/change-dns-to-nordvpn/645236/2 "2025-11-04T21:36:23Z")
@Drakozorro I use a VPN service - on a Mac. Might help in principle: I have `Secure DNS` _Enabled_. And, `Select DNS provider` is set to `OS default (when available)` And, in the Operating System (“OS”) network location settings \> DNS server number settings, I manually enter the VPN DNS servers’ IP addresses. > **[Change your DNS servers on Android](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20041353789585-Change-your-DNS-servers-on-Android)** > > You can manually configure the DNS servers in your Android settings. Here’s how: > > Open Settings on the device. > Select Wi-Fi. > Long press your Current network, then select Modify network. > Change IP s... @Saoiray will likely know more, esp. re Android. ---
**Author:** ![Drakozorro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/54ee81/32.png) [@Drakozorro](https://community.brave.app/u/Drakozorro)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/change-dns-to-nordvpn/645236/3 "2025-11-05T16:17:08Z")
Thanks. Yes I have the same. But I want to insert i to brave settings as well when not connected to ny home network. ---
**Author:** ![Saoiray](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brave/user_avatar/community.brave.app/saoiray/32/212354_2.png) [@Saoiray](https://community.brave.app/u/Saoiray)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/change-dns-to-nordvpn/645236/4 "2025-11-05T16:40:09Z")
@Drakozorro It does not accept plain IP addresses. It expects a **DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)** or **DNS-over-TLS (DoT)** endpoint URL. So if you’re trying to use ones like `103.86.96.100` it wouldn’t work because it’s **NordVPN’s standard DNS server**. You would need a DoH URL, such as \* `https://dns.nordvpn.com/dns-query`_(if NordVPN supported DoH directly)_ ### -NOTE I put the idea of “if supported directly,” because I believe people have said it’s not available. If I’m seeing things right, they do not offer DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) or DNS-over-TLS (DoT) endpoints for manual configuration That said, I didn’t spend a lot of time looking. You could always try researching more yourself or try to contact NordVPN to see if they can offer more information. ---
**Author:** ![Saoiray](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brave/user_avatar/community.brave.app/saoiray/32/212354_2.png) [@Saoiray](https://community.brave.app/u/Saoiray)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/change-dns-to-nordvpn/645236/5 "2025-11-05T16:41:35Z")
> [@Drakozorro](#): > > when not connected to ny home network. If you’re using their VPN, it should be putting you through their DNS servers at that time anyway, as long as you’re not overriding it. And if you are changing the DNS away, you might be lowering the protection they offer by opening to potential leaks. ---
**Author:** ![Drakozorro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/54ee81/32.png) [@Drakozorro](https://community.brave.app/u/Drakozorro)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/change-dns-to-nordvpn/645236/6 "2025-11-05T20:21:39Z")
Thanks. But yes, they do support DoT. I have dot enabled on my router with nordvpn using port 853. > **[NordVPN - DoH, DoT and DoQ IPs](https://www.netify.ai/resources/dox/nordvpn)** > > DoH, DoT and DoQ details for NordVPN: hosntames, IPs, points-of-presence, countries, and ASNs. ---
**Author:** ![Saoiray](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brave/user_avatar/community.brave.app/saoiray/32/212354_2.png) [@Saoiray](https://community.brave.app/u/Saoiray)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/change-dns-to-nordvpn/645236/7 "2025-11-05T20:42:02Z")
@Mattches when you get a chance, any insight you could offer? @Drakozorro I still want to double down on what I was saying. Definitely would recommend you reaching out to NordVPN to see what guidance they can offer. ---
**Author:** ![Drakozorro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/54ee81/32.png) [@Drakozorro](https://community.brave.app/u/Drakozorro)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/change-dns-to-nordvpn/645236/8 "2025-11-05T21:09:20Z")
Thanks. Yeah they are telling me to use the app which I also do. I am now using the app, router and android private dns settings. But brave unfortunately doesnt support adding nordvpn, just the ones already listed in the app. Been using cloudflare for a few years but revently changed to nord. ---
**Author:** ![Mattches](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brave/user_avatar/community.brave.app/mattches/32/25189_2.png) [@Mattches](https://community.brave.app/u/Mattches)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2025, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/change-dns-to-nordvpn/645236/9 "2025-11-12T23:08:26Z")
@Drakozorro I believe you need to use a DoH URL like `https://dns1.nordvpn.com/dns-query` as @Saoiray mentioned previously. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/brave/original/3X/1/8/182067f3480d1a5e7aea5ae3131b116ca1ef7918.png) [@system](https://community.brave.app/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/change-dns-to-nordvpn/645236/10 "2025-12-12T23:09:01Z")
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