Setting up Smart DNS on iOS (iPhone & iPad)

Quick setup: takes about 2 minutes

There are two ways to set up Smart DNS on your iPhone or iPad. The configuration profile is faster and easier — we recommend it. The manual method is there if you prefer to set things up yourself.

DNS address to use: 146.59.198.179

Method 1: Configuration profile (recommended)

1. On your iPhone or iPad click this link to download our Apple config file for LivingAbroad.tv Smart DNS.

   OR scan the QR code using your iOS device:

   

2. You will be asked to confirm downloading the config profile - Select Allow

   

3. After it is finished, you will be shown this notification to confirm:

   

4. Next, visit the Settings app and press the new Profile Downloaded button below your name/account profile picture.

   

5. In the pop up window press Install in the top right, enter your passcode and press Install again during the warning. 
   
   ⓘ About the iOS warning you'll see iOS will warn you that the profile can "filter, monitor, and route" your traffic. This is a standard warning shown for any DNS profile. Our service only routes streaming requests — we don't see or store your browsing data.
   
   

6. That's it! You can confirm you are set-up correctly by checking Settings > General > VPN & Device Management.

   If you have followed the steps correctly, you should see Living Abroad Smart DNS appear under the "Restrictions and proxies" section on the page like below.

   

7. Done! Open your account page to verify Smart DNS is active.
   
   

You can always change your DNS back to default settings by simply selecting the profile highlighted above (found in Settings > General > VPN & Device Management) and then switching it back to Automatic instead of "Living Abroad Smart DNS".

Method 2: Manual setup

1. Open Settings.

2. Tap Wi-Fi.

3. Tap the ⓘ (info) button next to your active Wi-Fi network.

   

4. Scroll down and tap Configure DNS.

5. Change Automatic → Manual.

6. Under DNS Servers:

   a. Tap the – (minus) button next to each existing server and tap Delete until the list is empty.

   b. Tap + Add Server and enter: 146.59.198.179
   
   

   

7. Tap Save in the top-right corner.

8. Done! Open your account page to verify Smart DNS is active.

   
   

If you've followed all the steps of either of these guides thoroughly and aren't getting a green checkmark on your account page please refer this troubleshooting guide.