Requirements

To set up the Smart DNS you will need:

  1. 1. A SmartDNS account. If you are not a current subscriber sign up here.
  2. 2. Your DNS addresses. You can find them under the Control panel on our website.

Note:

To unblock streaming services with our SmartDNS service, you have to register your IP address. Check out how to update your IP address under the Control Panel here.

Step 1

First, click on the Apple Menu and choose “System Preferences”.

macOS SmartDNS setup guide

 

Step 2

Then click on “Network”.

macOS SmartDNS setup guide

 

Step 3

Now you should select either Wi-Fi or Ethernet your Mac device is connected to and click on the “Advanced” button on the lower right side of the screen.

Note: The network you are connected to normally has a green icon beside it.

macOS SmartDNS setup guide

 

Step 4

Now you should choose “DNS” tab on the upper section, then click on the existing DNS Server IP  and remove it via the

Note: You will be able to remove our SmartDNS IPs from your Mac in the same way later.

macOS SmartDNS setup guide

 

Step 5

Then click on the ➕ button and add our SmartDNS IP address. Click on the ➕ button one more time to add the second DNS IP:

macOS SmartDNS setup guide

 

Step 6

Finally, click the “OK” button to save your changes.

Restart your computer.

 

You’re done! Here you will find what sites and media channels are unlocked via SmartDNS.

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