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DNS
Windows PowerShell Get-DnsClientServerAddress equivalent in Linux
Prints DNS servers known to systemd-resolved.
Windows
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PowerShell Get-DnsClientServerAddress
Linux equivalents
resolvectl dns
resolvectl dns
resolvectl dns
Overview
What this command does
Prints DNS servers known to systemd-resolved.
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
Show resolver DNS servers
Prints DNS servers known to systemd-resolved.
resolvectl dns
Show resolver DNS servers
resolvectl --help
Show command help when supported
man resolvectl
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
resolvectl dns
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Get-DnsClientServerAddress
resolvectl dnsReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
resolvectl dns | Show resolver DNS servers |
resolvectl --help | Show command help when supported |
man resolvectl | 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 | resolvectl dns |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | resolvectl dns |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | resolvectl dns |
Same command on this distribution. |
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