Windows
Linux
Networking
DNS
Windows netsh interface ipv4 set dns equivalent in Linux
Configures DNS servers for a NetworkManager connection.
Windows
→
netsh interface ipv4 set dns
Linux equivalents
nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1 8.8.8.8"
nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1 8.8.8.8"
nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1 8.8.8.8"
Overview
What this command does
Configures DNS servers for a NetworkManager connection.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Set DNS servers
Configures DNS servers for a NetworkManager connection.
nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1 8.8.8.8"
Set DNS servers
nmcli --help
Show command help when supported
man nmcli
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1 8.8.8.8"
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: netsh interface ipv4 set dns
nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1 8.8.8.8"Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1 8.8.8.8" | Set DNS servers |
nmcli --help | Show command help when supported |
man nmcli | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1 8.8.8.8" |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1 8.8.8.8" |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1 8.8.8.8" |
Same command on this distribution. |
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