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# SmartDNS

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Using the VPN will automatically disable your local SmartDNS settings. Please choose either the one or the other.
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## WINDOWS 10

### Register your IP address and choose your prefered Netflix region

1. Login to your client area (<https://wannaflix.com/clientarea.php>)
2. Click on your active SmartDNS subscription
3. Select your prefered Netflix region and click "Update"

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You will have to re-submit your IP address each time it changes (router reboots, new location, etc.)
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### Change your local DNS settings

#### &#x20;**Open the Network and Sharing Center**

1. Type “control panel” in the search bar and click on *control panel*
2. Go to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center&#x20;
3. On the left-hand menu, click "Change adapter settings"

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#### Access the dns settings

1. &#x20;Right Click on your network adapter and click on **"Properties"**

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2\. Uncheck the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) -- **This is important.**

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3\. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) to highlight and click on **"Properties"**

4\. In the General tab click on Use the following DNS server addresses.&#x20;

* **Preferred DNS server: 165.227.243.239**&#x20;
* **Alternate DNS server: 165.227.254.128**

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5\.  Click the **"OK"** button.

## WINDOWS 7

### Register your IP address and choose your prefered Netflix region

1. Login to your client area (<https://wannaflix.com/clientarea.php>)
2. Click on your active SmartDNS subscription
3. Select your prefered Netflix region and click "Update"

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You will have to re-submit your IP address each time it changes (router reboots, new location, etc.)
{% endhint %}

### Change your local DNS settings

1\. Open the *Control Panel* by clicking on the *Start button*

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2\. Then click on *Network and Internet*&#x20;

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3\. Click on *Network and Sharing Center*

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4\. Click on *Change adapter settings*

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5\. Depending on how your computer is connected to the Internet click either *Local Area Connection* or*Wireless Network Connection* if you are connected via Wi-Fi&#x20;

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6\. Click on *Properties*

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7\. Uncheck the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)&#x20;

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8\. Check Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

9\. Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)&#x20;

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10\. In the General tab click on Use the following DNS server addresses and enter the DNS servers in the spaces provided: **165.227.243.239** and **165.227.254.128**

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11\. Click ok&#x20;

12\. Restart your computer