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

In the Windows Control Panel, under “Network and Internet”, select “View network status and tasks”:

Windows 8 SmartDNS setup guide

 

Step 2

Click “Change adaptor settings”:

Windows 8 SmartDNS setup guide

 

Step 3

Right-click your Internet connection’s icon and select “Properties”:

Windows 8 SmartDNS setup guide

 

Step 4

Select the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” item, and click the “Properties” button:

Windows 8 SmartDNS setup guide

 

Step 5

Check “Use the following DNS server addresses” and enter the IP addresses of our Smart DNS servers (you will find them under the Control Panel on our website) in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server fields respectively:

Windows 8 SmartDNS setup guide

 

Step 6

Finally, click the “OK” button in this and the previous dialogs 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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