How do I check what DNS server I'm using (on Mac OS X)

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In Mac OS X, how do I check what DNS server I'm currently using (preferably a command line solution)? shows , which is my router's address and not the real DNS server.

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System Preferences > Network

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You could try issuing the following at the command line: It should give you a list of DNS servers configured on your system.

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How do I check what DNS server I'm using (on Mac OS X)

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