The issue in CenturyLink Internet is most probably caused by a DNS issue. A simple yet efficient fix is to configure the DNS manually on your devices. The steps to configure DNS differ from device to device. You don’t have to worry about it as we have provided step by step guide to configure DNS manually on Android, Windows, and Mac. However, before you go all gun and start configuring DNS try restarting your device as well as router. On most occasions restarting either or both your device and router fix the issues.

Configure DNS Manually on Android

Let’s first start with configuring DNS manually on Android smartphones. As you know there are dozens of smartphone makers who launch devices running Android. So, the steps for manufacturing DNS configuration will differ based on the custom skin you are running. For illustration, we are using a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra running One UI 4.0 based on Android 12.

  1. Launch Settings on your Android smartphone.
  2. In the Settings app tap on Connections.
  3. On the Connections settings page scroll down to More connection settings and open it.
  4. On the next screen tap on Private DNS. Now you will get the option to select the Private DNS Mode. By default, it should be set to Automatic.
  5. Select Private DNS provider hostname and enter dns.google and tap on Save. That’s it. Now you have successfully configured Google as your DNS provider. Try accessing the Internet and hopefully you should be able to access your Internet.

Configure DNS Manually on Windows

If you have a Windows PC here is how you can Configure DNS manually. The steps are almost similar for Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. Here we have lustrated the steps on a Windows 11 PC.

  1. Press Windows + I key to open the Settings app on your Windows PC.
  2. In the Settings app, click on Network & Internet option from the left sidebar.
  3. On the Network & Internet settings page tap on your CenturyLink connected Wi-Fi network. It will take you to the Network Properties page.
  4. Now scroll down to DNS server assignment. By default, it should be shown as Automatic (DHCP). Click on the Edit button next to it.
  5. A pop up window will appear on the screen from the drop down menu select Manual.
  6. You will get two options IPv4 and IPv6. By default, they will be turned off. Turn one of the IP protocols.
  7. Enter 8.8.8.8 in the Preferred DNS box and 8.8.8.4 in the Alternate DNS and click Save. Now try to open a webpage and hopefully your CenturyLink Internet will start working again.

Configure DNS Manually on iOS

You can also configure DNS manually on an iPhone. Below are the steps to do so.

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
  2. In the Settings app tap on Wi-Fi.
  3. Tap the “i” icon next to your connected Wi-Fi network.
  4. On the Wi-Fi network settings page scroll down to the DNS section. You will get the option to Configure DNS. By default, the DNS will be set to Automatic, tap on it.
  5. On the Configure DNS page tap on Manual.
  6. Tap the minus icon on the left of existing DNS servers to remove them.
  7. Once you have removed all the existing DNS servers tap on Add Server.
  8. Enter 8.8.8.8 followed by 8.8.8.4 and tap on Save in the upper right corner. Once done, try accessing the Internet and there are chances the issue will be gone for good.

Configure DNS Manually on Mac

If you are a Mac user below are the steps to configure DNS manually.

  1. Open System Preferences on your Mac.
  2. In the System Preferences tap on Network.
  3. Under Network Settings tap on Advanced.
  4. In the Advanced Network settings popup switch to the DNS tab.
  5. Tap on plus (+) icon in the bottom left corner of the popup window.
  6. Enter 8.8.8.8 as the first DNS server and then 8.8.8.4 as the second DNS server and tap OK.
  7. Lastly tap on Apply to save the changes. Now you are all set to access the Internet. Try opening a webpage and hopefully it should open.

Final Words

We understand how frustrating it is when all of a sudden the Internet stops working or slows down. Thankfully configuring the DNS manually fixes the issues for most CenturyLink users. Follow the steps based on your specific device to configure the DNS and hopefully your Internet will be back again in no time.

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