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    How to Change DNS on Check Point Quantum

    By [FILL IN], [FILL IN] · Last updated

    Configure DNS in Gaia and DHCP for clients.

    Before you start

    You need a FirewallDNS account (see pricing). Sign in to your dashboard, register your public IP address and copy your DNS server addresses. Replace <FIREWALLDNS-PRIMARY> and <FIREWALLDNS-SECONDARY> below with them.

    Step by step

    1. Gaia Portal: Network Management > Hosts and DNS, set Primary <FIREWALLDNS-PRIMARY> and Secondary <FIREWALLDNS-SECONDARY>.
    2. For DHCP on the gateway: Network Management > DHCP Server, edit the subnet and set the DNS servers.
    3. In SmartConsole, restrict outbound DNS to FirewallDNS and install policy.

    Gaia Clish

    set dns primary <FIREWALLDNS-PRIMARY>
set dns secondary <FIREWALLDNS-SECONDARY>
save config

    Verify it works

    1. Renew DHCP on a client (Windows: ipconfig /renew, macOS: reconnect Wi-Fi).
    2. Run nslookup example.com and check which server answered.
    3. Open the live log in your dashboard. New lookups should appear within seconds.

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