Technitium DNS Server is a free and open-source DNS server that can be installed on Windows 10. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Technitium DNS Server on your Windows 10 machine.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding with the installation of Technitium DNS Server, make sure that:
- Your Windows 10 machine has administrative privileges.
- You have downloaded the latest version of Technitium DNS Server from the official website.
Installation Steps
Follow the below steps to install Technitium DNS Server:
- Double-click on the downloaded executable file.
- The installation wizard will start. Click on the "Next" button to proceed.
- Read the license agreement, and if you agree, accept it and click on the "Next" button.
- Choose the installation location and click on the "Next" button.
- Choose the Start menu folder and click on the "Next" button.
- Choose whether to create a desktop shortcut and click on the "Next" button.
- Click on the "Install" button to start the installation.
- Wait for the installation process to complete.
- Once the installation is complete, click on the "Finish" button to exit the installation wizard.
Configuring Technitium DNS Server
Once you have installed Technitium DNS Server on your Windows 10 machine, you can configure it to customize the DNS settings to your liking. To do so, follow the below steps:
- Open the "Technitium DNS Server" application.
- Click on the "Settings" button.
- You can configure various settings such as the DNS server IP address, hostname, cache size, query logging, and many more.
- Once you have configured the settings, click on the "Save" button to apply the changes.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Technitium DNS Server on your Windows 10 machine. You can now leverage the features of Technitium DNS Server and customize the DNS settings to your preferences.
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