Configure My Smart DNS for Xbox One

This guide will show you how to configure CyberGhost Smart DNS for your Xbox One.

Note: Smart DNS works differently from a VPN connection. It changes how some DNS requests are handled, but it doesn't encrypt your internet traffic or provide the same privacy and security protections as the CyberGhost VPN app. 

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Step 1: Enable Smart DNS

Step 2: Configure Smart DNS on Your Xbox One

Step 3: Restart Your Xbox

Step 4: Verify the Connection

Step 1: Enable Smart DNS

Before you begin, you need to enable Smart DNS in your CyberGhost VPN account to get the Smart DNS server addresses.

1. Sign into your CyberGhost VPN account.

2. Select Smart DNS from the left-hand menu.

   

3. Select Enable Smart DNS.

   

4. Select Xbox and note down the DNS address shown. You'll need it in the next steps.

   

    

Step 2: Configure Smart DNS on Your Xbox One

Turn on your Xbox One, then:

1. From the Xbox dashboard, select Settings.
2. Select General, then select Network settings.
3. Select Advanced settings.
4. Select DNS settings, then select Manual.
5. Enter the DNS address you copied from your account dashboard in step 1 as the Primary DNS. Leave the Secondary DNS blank.
6. Select OK. You should see the message "It's all good — Your console is connected to the Internet." 
7. Select Continue.

Step 3: Restart Your Xbox

Restart your Xbox for the changes to take effect. You can do this by holding the Xbox button on your controller and selecting the restart option.

Step 4: Verify the Connection

Once restarted, go to Settings > General > Network settings and select Test network connection to confirm everything is working correctly.

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