Setup Guide

DNS Configuration

Select your platform below for step-by-step instructions. All you need are your two SmartDNS server addresses — provided in your account ticket after subscribing.

Primary DNS

PROVIDED
In your account ticket email

Secondary DNS

IN TICKET
Both addresses required

Your exact DNS addresses are sent by email immediately after your subscription is activated. Check your inbox or contact support if you haven't received them.

Windows

Windows 10 and Windows 11 — or use the SmartDNS Windows app

  1. 1

    Open Network Settings

    Right-click the network icon in the system tray and select Open Network & Internet Settings.

  2. 2

    Change Adapter Options

    Click Change adapter options. Right-click your active connection and select Properties.

  3. 3

    Open IPv4 Properties

    Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

  4. 4

    Enter DNS Addresses

    Select Use the following DNS server addresses and enter your SmartDNS addresses from your ticket.
    Preferred DNS server: [Your Primary DNS]
    Alternate DNS server: [Your Secondary DNS]

  5. 5

    Save and Done

    Click OK on both dialogs. SmartDNS is now active on this machine.

Tip: The SmartDNS Windows app configures this automatically. Get it from the Microsoft Store.

macOS

macOS Ventura, Sonoma and later

  1. 1

    Open System Settings

    Click the Apple menu and select System Settings.

  2. 2

    Go to Network

    Click Network in the sidebar. Select your active connection and click Details.

  3. 3

    Open DNS Tab

    Click the DNS tab at the top of the connection details window.

  4. 4

    Add DNS Servers

    Click + and enter your primary SmartDNS address. Click + again for the secondary address.

  5. 5

    Save

    Click OK then Apply. SmartDNS is now active on your Mac.

Note: Repeat for both Wi-Fi and Ethernet if you switch between connections.

Android

Android 9 and later

  1. 1

    Open Settings

    Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi. Long-press your connected network and tap Modify Network.

  2. 2

    Show Advanced Options

    Tap Advanced Options and change IP Settings from DHCP to Static.

  3. 3

    Enter DNS Addresses

    Enter your SmartDNS primary address in DNS 1 and secondary in DNS 2.

  4. 4

    Save

    Tap Save. SmartDNS is now active on this device.

Alternative — Private DNS: On Android 9+, go to Settings → Network & Internet → Private DNS and enter your SmartDNS hostname if provided. This applies SmartDNS system-wide including mobile data.

iPhone / iPad

iOS 14 and later

  1. 1

    Open Settings

    Go to Settings → Wi-Fi. Tap the ⓘ icon next to your connected network.

  2. 2

    Configure DNS

    Scroll to DNS and tap Configure DNS. Change to Manual.

  3. 3

    Add DNS Servers

    Tap Add Server and enter your primary SmartDNS address. Tap Add Server again for the secondary. Remove any existing servers.

  4. 4

    Save

    Tap Save. SmartDNS is now active on your device.

Note: iOS DNS settings apply per Wi-Fi network. Repeat for each network you use, or configure on your router to cover all devices automatically.

Router

Recommended — covers every device on your network including Smart TVs

  1. 1

    Access Router Admin Panel

    Open a browser and go to 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Log in with your router credentials.

  2. 2

    Find DNS Settings

    Look for WAN Settings, Internet Setup or DNS Configuration. Common paths: Advanced → WAN → DNS or Internet → DNS Server.

  3. 3

    Enter SmartDNS Addresses

    Enter your primary SmartDNS DNS in Primary DNS and secondary in Secondary DNS.

  4. 4

    Save and Restart

    Save and allow the router to restart. Every device on your network now has SmartDNS active — phones, TVs, laptops, consoles, everything.

Best practice: Router configuration is the most powerful option. One change protects your entire household or office with no per-device setup.

Smart TV

Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense and others

  1. 1

    Open Network Settings

    Go to Settings → Network → Network Status or Settings → General → Network depending on your TV brand.

  2. 2

    Select DNS Settings

    Find IP Settings or DNS Settings and change from Auto to Manual.

  3. 3

    Enter DNS Addresses

    Enter your primary SmartDNS address. Add the secondary if a second DNS field is available.

  4. 4

    Save and Test

    Confirm and save. Run a network test from your TV settings. SmartDNS is now active — try opening Netflix or BBC iPlayer to verify.

Alternative: If your Smart TV doesn't support manual DNS, configure SmartDNS on your router instead — this automatically covers your TV and all other devices.