01 Sep 2022 Macbooks Networking Scripts

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Macbook: View the list of DNS nameservers used for resolution

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  • 1.
    What it is
    This article explains how to use Terminal commands on a Mac to view which DNS nameservers your computer is currently using for domain name resolution.
  • 2.
    Why it matters
    Knowing your DNS servers helps troubleshoot internet connectivity issues, verify network configurations, and understand which service is handling your domain lookups.
  • 3.
    Key takeaway
    Use Terminal commands to quickly check and copy your Mac's current DNS server settings.
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To view the list of nameservers your mac is using, simply open Terminal and paste the following:

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myMac ~ % scutil --dns | grep 'nameserver*'
  nameserver[0] : 100.64.0.1
  nameserver[0] : 9.9.9.9
  nameserver[1] : 1.1.1.1
  nameserver[2] : 8.8.8.8
  nameserver[0] : 9.9.9.9
  nameserver[1] : 1.1.1.1
  nameserver[2] : 8.8.8.8

Alternatively, you can copy the DNS servers to clipboard directly from the command line (using pbcopy):

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networksetup -getdnsservers Wi-Fi | pbcopy
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