Change DNS on UniFi USG

Step 1: Access the Controller

Navigate to the UniFi dashboard at https://unifi.ui.com/dashboard and log in with your credentials.

Step 2: Locate DNS Settings

Navigate to Settings > Internet. Select the WAN option to open the configuration dialog where the DNS settings are managed.

Step 3: Enable Advanced Options

Click the Advanced button to expand additional configuration options. This reveals the DNS server fields that are hidden by default.

Step 4: Enter DNS Values

In the DNS Server fields, enter the following CleanBrowsing DNS addresses:

• Primary DNS: 185.228.168.168
• Secondary DNS: 185.228.169.168

Note: If you have a paid CleanBrowsing plan, use the DNS IPs provided in your dashboard instead.

Step 5: Apply Changes

Click Apply to save and implement the new DNS settings. This will update the DNS configuration across your entire network.

To verify the configuration is working, open a terminal and run:

nslookup -type=txt debug.cleanbrowsing.org

The response should confirm you are using CleanBrowsing DNS.