DNS

This page covers how StartOS resolves domain names and when you might need to change the defaults.

DHCP

By default, StartOS obtains its DNS servers from your router via DHCP. For most users, the default settings require no changes.

Static DNS Servers

To view or change the DNS servers StartOS uses, navigate to System > DNS. To override the defaults, select “Static” and provide up to three DNS servers in order of preference.

Note

If you want to use a specific DNS provider (such as Cloudflare or Quad9), it is generally better to configure it in your router so that all devices on your network benefit, not just your server.

Private Domains

StartOS runs its own DNS server to resolve private domains on your network. For setup details, see DNS for Private Domains.