What it does
Defines the DNS servers to which the DNS client sends queries when it attempts to resolve names. This policy setting supersedes the list of DNS servers configured locally and those configured using DHCP. To use this policy setting, click Enabled, and then enter a space-delimited list of IP addresses in the available field. To use this policy setting, you must enter at least one IP address. If you enable this policy setting, the list of DNS servers is applied to all network connections used by the DNS client. If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting, the DNS client will use the local or DHCP supplied list of DNS servers, if configured.
What it writes
- Hive
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- Registry key
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient
Why it needs changes for Intune
- Policy references a Windows supportedOn definition.
- ADMX-INTUNE-WINDOWS-SUPPORTEDON-REFERENCE
In Intune
Native Intune setting: Yes — Policy CSP
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_DnsClient/DNS_NameServerADMX_DnsClient on Microsoft LearnADMX-backed: Windows ships this template, so it is set with the template's own values, without an import.Windows builds listed: 10.0.22000, 10.0.19043.1202, 10.0.19042.1202, 10.0.19041.1202.
From Microsoft's Policy CSP DDF files (DDF v2 Files, February 2026), read 18 Oct 2026.
Options
| Option | Type | Registry value | Allowed values |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP addressesRequired | Text | NameServer |
Up to 255 characters |
Configure and deploy
Choose a state and the option values; the output below is generated from the template for exactly that.
Fix the highlighted options to generate output.
History 5 retained releases
- 24H2 · 1.030 Sep 2024
- Description
Defines the DNS servers to which
[removed: a computer][added: the DNS client] sends queries when it attempts to resolve names. This policy setting supersedes … list of DNS servers is applied to all network connections used by[removed: computers that receive this policy setting.][added: the DNS client.] If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting,[removed: computers][added: the DNS client] will use the local or DHCP supplied list of DNS servers, if configured.Whole description, marked
Defines the DNS servers to which
[removed: a computer][added: the DNS client] sends queries when it attempts to resolve names. This policy setting supersedes the list of DNS servers configured locally and those configured using DHCP. To use this policy setting, click Enabled, and then enter a space-delimited list of IP addresses in the available field. To use this policy setting, you must enter at least one IP address. If you enable this policy setting, the list of DNS servers is applied to all network connections used by[removed: computers that receive this policy setting.][added: the DNS client.] If you disable this policy setting, or if you do not configure this policy setting,[removed: computers][added: the DNS client] will use the local or DHCP supplied list of DNS servers, if configured.
- Description
Defines the DNS servers to which
- 22H2 · 1.015 Jul 2024
- Already present in the first release ChangeIntel keeps.
3 later releases left it unchanged.
Template
- Internal name
DNS_NameServer- Namespace
Microsoft.Policies.DNSClient- Template file
DnsClient.admx- Release
- Windows 11 25H2 · 1.0 · file set
de4e49983ebd651f…
Definition, editor controls and support
Definition
<policy class="Machine" displayName="$(string.DNS_NameServer)" explainText="$(string.DNS_NameServer_Help)" key="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient" name="DNS_NameServer" presentation="$(presentation.DNS_NameServer)" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions">
<parentCategory ref="Microsoft.Policies.DNSClient:DNS_Client" />
<supportedOn ref="Microsoft.Policies.Windows:SUPPORTED_WindowsXPOnly" />
<elements>
<text id="DNS_NameServerLabel" required="true" valueName="NameServer" />
</elements>
</policy>Editor controls
<presentation id="DNS_NameServer" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions">
<textBox refId="DNS_NameServerLabel">
<label>IP addresses:</label>
</textBox>
</presentation>Supported platforms and category
Microsoft.Policies.DNSClient:category:DNS_Client
<category displayName="$(string.DNS_Client)" name="DNS_Client" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions">
<parentCategory ref="Microsoft.Policies.Windows:Network" />
</category>
Microsoft.Policies.Windows:category:Network
<category displayName="$(string.Network)" explainText="$(string.Network_Help)" name="Network" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions" />
Microsoft.Policies.Windows:definition:SUPPORTED_WindowsXPOnly
<definition displayName="$(string.SUPPORTED_WindowsXPOnly)" name="SUPPORTED_WindowsXPOnly" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions">
<or>
<reference ref="Microsoft.Policies.Products:MicrosoftWindowsXP" />
</or>
</definition>
Microsoft.Policies.Windows:unresolved:Microsoft.Policies.Products:MicrosoftWindowsXP
<unresolved reference="Microsoft.Policies.Products:MicrosoftWindowsXP" />
Microsoft.Policies.DNSClient:category:DNS_Client
<category displayName="$(string.DNS_Client)" name="DNS_Client" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions">
<parentCategory ref="Microsoft.Policies.Windows:Network" />
</category>
<strings><string id="Microsoft.Policies.DNSClient:DNS_Client">DNS Client</string></strings>
Microsoft.Policies.Windows:category:Network
<category displayName="$(string.Network)" explainText="$(string.Network_Help)" name="Network" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions" />
<strings><string id="Microsoft.Policies.Windows:Network">Network</string><string id="Microsoft.Policies.Windows:Network_Help">Allows configuration of components of the operating system used by a client computer to connect to a network. This includes DNS settings and Offline Files.</string></strings>
Microsoft.Policies.Windows:definition:SUPPORTED_WindowsXPOnly
<definition displayName="$(string.SUPPORTED_WindowsXPOnly)" name="SUPPORTED_WindowsXPOnly" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions">
<or>
<reference ref="Microsoft.Policies.Products:MicrosoftWindowsXP" />
</or>
</definition>
<strings><string id="Microsoft.Policies.Windows:SUPPORTED_WindowsXPOnly">Windows XP Professional only</string></strings>