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How to Setup Smart DNS in iOS – iPad/iPhone

Smart DNS October 8, 2026
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How to Set Up Smart DNS on iPhone/iPad

Setup Instructions:

1.
Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
2.
Tap Wi-Fi.
3.
Tap the small “i” icon next to the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to.
4.
Scroll down and tap Configure DNS.
5.
Change the setting from Automatic to Manual.
6.
Remove the existing DNS servers by tapping the red minus button next to each DNS server and then tapping Delete.
7.
Tap Add Server and enter your Smart DNS IP address.
DNS Server: YOUR SMART DNS IP
8.
Leave only your Smart DNS IP address listed.
9.
Tap Save in the top-right corner.
10.
Turn Wi-Fi OFF and then ON again.
11.
Restart the streaming app you want to use.

🎉 Setup Complete!

Your iPhone or iPad should now use Aeroshield Smart DNS on this Wi-Fi network.

🔄 How to Restore Default Settings:
Go back to Settings > Wi-Fi > (i) > Configure DNS and change Manual back to Automatic.

📍 Important Network Note: DNS settings are applied only to the specific Wi-Fi network where you changed them. If you connect to another Wi-Fi network, you need to configure Smart DNS for that network separately.

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Important: Limit IP Address Tracking

If you have iCloud Private Relay enabled, you may need to turn off Limit IP Address Tracking for this Wi-Fi network.

Go to:
Settings > Wi-Fi > (i) next to your Wi-Fi network > Limit IP Address Tracking
Turn Limit IP Address Tracking OFF.

Apple uses this setting to control Private Relay for the specific Wi-Fi network.

If Smart DNS still does not work after changing this setting, you can also check:
Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Private Relay and temporarily turn Private Relay off.

Note: You do not normally need to disable Safari > Hide IP Address for Smart DNS to work.

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