Setting up Smart DNS on Windows 11

Written by Anton O'Gallagher
Updated 1 month ago
  1. Click on the Wi-Fi symbol at the bottom right of your desktop screen.

  2. In the opened window click on the > (right arrow) next to the Wi-Fi symbol.

  3. Click the ⓘ (info) at the top right of the active network.

  4. Click Edit corresponding to DNS server assignment.

  5. In Edit network DNS settings window:

    • change the first dropdown from Automatic to Manual
    • turn Off IPv6 (if it was On)
    • turn IPv4 On
    • click on Preferred DNS field and enter 146.59.198.179.
  6. Click Save.

  7. Visit your Account page to confirm Smart DNS is Active.

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