Windows PowerShell Get-DnsClientServerAddress equivalent in Linux
Prints DNS servers known to systemd-resolved.
PowerShell Get-DnsClientServerAddress
resolvectl dns
resolvectl dns
resolvectl dns
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "PowerShell Get-DnsClientServerAddress" is used to show resolver DNS servers. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "resolvectl dns". Prints DNS servers known to systemd-resolved. This reference is grouped under Networking → DNS.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows PowerShell Get-DnsClientServerAddress maps to resolvectl dns for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux networking for Windows users.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show resolver DNS servers
Prints DNS servers known to systemd-resolved.
resolvectl dns
Show resolver DNS servers
resolvectl --help
Show command help when supported
man resolvectl
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
resolvectl dns
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Get-DnsClientServerAddress
resolvectl dnsReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
resolvectl dns | Show resolver DNS servers |
resolvectl --help | Show command help when supported |
man resolvectl | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "resolvectl dns" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | resolvectl dns |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | resolvectl dns |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | resolvectl dns |
Same command on this distribution. |
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