How to change VMware ESXi DNS and gateway

Written By Christian Castagna (Administrator)

Updated at January 21st, 2025

→ Applies to: VMware ESXi 6.5 and above

 

Step 1. Login to VMware ESXi GUI (replace <your_ip_address_or_hostname> with the correct ip/hostname)

https://<your_ip_address_or_hostname>

 

Step 2. Click on Networking in the left menu

 

Step 3. Click on TCP/IP stacks

 

Step 4. Click on Default TCP/IP stack

 

Step 5. Click on Edit settings

 

Step 6. Click on Manually configure the settings for this TCP/IP stack

 

Step 7. Edit the DNS and gateway configuration and click on Save