Windows PowerShell Set-DnsClientServerAddress equivalent in Linux
Sets DNS servers on a NetworkManager connection.
PowerShell Set-DnsClientServerAddress
nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1"
nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1"
nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1"
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "PowerShell Set-DnsClientServerAddress" is used to set DNS resolver. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1"". Sets DNS servers on a NetworkManager connection. This reference is grouped under Networking → DNS.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows PowerShell Set-DnsClientServerAddress maps to nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1" for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux networking for Windows users.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Set DNS resolver
Sets DNS servers on a NetworkManager connection.
nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1"
Set DNS resolver
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"
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Set-DnsClientServerAddress
nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1"Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1" | Set DNS resolver |
nmcli --help | Show command help when supported |
man nmcli | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1"" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1" |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1" |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | nmcli con mod "CONNECTION" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1" |
Same command on this distribution. |
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