Windows
Linux
Networking
DNS
Windows PowerShell Set-DnsClientServerAddress equivalent in Linux
Sets DNS servers on a NetworkManager connection.
Windows
→
PowerShell Set-DnsClientServerAddress
Linux equivalents
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
Sets DNS servers on 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 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
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" |
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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