Smart DNS Proxy Setup For macOS

In this post, we will guide you on how you can set up Smart DNS Proxy service on your macOS correctly.

If you haven’t, please register for a free Smart DNS Proxy account first before following the steps below.

In summary, you will have the do the followings;

  1. Get the DNS server addresses.
  2. Set up Smart DNS Proxy On macOS.
  3. Activate your IP Address.
  4. Access TV sites/apps.

Step 1: Get your fastest DNS Server Addresses

Smart DNS Proxy Setup For macOS

Go to Smart DNS Proxy Servers Page, and write down any two DNS server addresses/numbers but it’s recommended to choose the closest location to you.

Note: Regardless of the DNS server locations, they are all configured the same way. Therefore, any DNS servers will work.

Smart DNS Proxy Servers locations

Step 2: Setting Up Smart DNS On macOS

Click on the Apple Logo located at the top left-hand corner of your Mac and open System Preferences.

macOS System Preferences

Navigate to Internet & Wireless and click on Network.

macOS Network settings

Select your active Internet Adapter (Wi-Fi if Wireless or Ethernet if Wired) and click Advanced.

macOS advanced WIFI settings

Select the DNS tab and click on the plus (+) button and enter the DNS server address you written down in Step 1.

You will need to click on the plus (+) button again to enter the second DNS server.
 
Note: The DNS addresses shown in the images here are just examples.

macOS add manual DNS servers

Click OK followed by the Apply button.

smart dns entered

Step 3: Activate Your IP address

Now that you’ve configured your device to use the Smart DNS, you will just need to activate your IP address. To do so, login into your Account and click on Activate next to IP activation.

Smart DNS Proxy Activate IP address

If you’ve activated your IP address successfully and you have configured your computer to use the DNS address, you will see green checkmarks next to DNS Setup and IP activation.

Smart DNS Proxy IP updated

Access TV Sites/Apps

Smart DNS Proxy Supported Channels

That’s it! You can now access your favourite TV site/App and enjoy the stream. Smart DNS Proxy supports over 400+ TV channels globally. Have a look at their full list of supported channels.

Smart DNS Proxy Stopped Working?

Unfortunately, whenever your public IP address changes, you will need to activate/update your IP as per step #3 for the service to work again.

Just to let you know, your IP address could have changed due to;

  • Your Internet connection got cut off momentarily.
  • The Internet router was rebooted.
  • Your ISP made some changes or rebooted their system on their back end.

Any Problems?

If it doesn’t work for you and you need instant help, go to Smart DNS Proxy website and chat with their support staff.

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