Re: how to remove a file and change dns server
On 09/07/18 12:55, Long Wind wrote:
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 51 May 15 20:52 /etc/resolv.conf
i can't remove file above, the story behind it:
dns servers are usually provided by isp
but they can't be used with vpn
so vpn provider told me to make a special resolv.conf
which contains dns servers not provided isp
dns server by vpn provider is useful when i visit blocked sites
but they are not as fast as those by isp
my question is how to change dns server as needed?
it seem that resolv.conf is automatically managed
and how to remove the special resolv.conf
What application do you use to manage your network connections? I use
NetworkManager, which manages resolve.conf. I find this more convenient
than manually editing resolv.conf. My resolv.conf starts with:
# Generated by NetworkManager
If I use the NetworkManager desktop applet to access the connection
editor (nm-connection-editor), I can edit the connection; under IPv4
Settings, I set Method Manual and list the DNS servers for this
connection. I can also see the DNS servers listed under the Connection
Information. The default behaviour is to use the DNS server supplied via
DHCP, for example, from your router (likely the router itself). You will
likely need two connections: one for your main connection and one for
your VPN. I suggest adding custom DNS servers under your VPN connection
settings.
Kind regards,
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Ben Caradoc-Davies <ben@transient.nz>
Director
Transient Software Limited <https://transient.nz/>
New Zealand
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