How to Set AdGuard DNS on Ubuntu Linux

Sure! Here’s a blog-style post on how to set up AdGuard DNS on Ubuntu Linux, along with 4 short FAQs and a meta description.

🛡️ How to Set AdGuard DNS on Ubuntu Linux (Step-by-Step)

AdGuard DNS is a free, privacy-focused DNS service that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious websites at the DNS level. If you’re using Ubuntu, setting it up is straightforward and can enhance your browsing privacy and speed. Here’s how to do it in just a few steps.

🔧 Method 1: Set AdGuard DNS via Network Manager (GUI)

If you’re on Ubuntu Desktop:

1. Open Settings → Network → Wired/Wi-Fi

2. Click the ⚙️ Settings icon of your active network.

3. Go to the IPv4 tab:

   • Set Method to “Automatic (DHCP) addresses only”

   • In DNS, enter:
     

     94.140.14.14, 94.140.15.15
     

4. Do the same in the IPv6 tab (optional):
   

   2a10:50c0::ad1, 2a10:50c0::ad2
   

5. Click Apply and restart your connection.

🖥️ Method 2: Set AdGuard DNS via Terminal (for Ubuntu Server)

If you’re on a server or prefer the terminal:

1. Open terminal and edit the Netplan config:
   

   sudo nano /etc/netplan/*.yaml
   

2. Under the ethernets: section, add the DNS like this:
   

   ethernets:
     eth0:
       dhcp4: yes
       nameservers:
         addresses:
           - 94.140.14.14
           - 94.140.15.15
   

   Replace eth0 with your actual network interface name if different.

3. Save and apply changes:

   sudo netplan apply
   

🔄 Verify the DNS is Active

Run:

systemd-resolve --status

Or:

dig google.com

Check if the DNS servers shown are AdGuard’s IPs.

How to Set AdGuard DNS on Ubuntu Linux (F.A.Q)