Windows Phone Setup Guide

Windows Phone Smart DNS Setup Guide

Follow this legacy guide to set up UnGeo Smart DNS on Windows Phone using your Wi-Fi network settings, if your device supports manual DNS.

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Before You Start

Before changing your DNS settings, make sure your UnGeo account is active and your current IP address is added in your Client Area. If that is already done, continue with the DNS setup below.

1

Don’t have an account yet?

Choose a plan and create your UnGeo account before setting up DNS.

Get Started ›
2

Add your current IP address

Add your current IP address in the Client Area to allow UnGeo to work properly.

Register My IP Address ›

Once both are done, continue with the DNS setup steps.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1

Open Settings

Open Settings on your Windows Phone.

2

Go to Wi-Fi

Tap Wi-Fi and make sure your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to use with UnGeo.

3

Open Your Connected Network

Tap and hold your connected Wi-Fi network, then choose Edit if this option is available.

4

Enable Manual Network Settings

If required, switch the network configuration from automatic to manual or static.

5

Keep Your Current Network Details

Keep your existing IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and other network details unchanged if they are already shown.

6

Enter Your UnGeo Smart DNS Servers

Find the DNS field and enter the UnGeo Smart DNS servers from your Client Area.

7

Save Your Changes

Tap Done, Save, or the confirmation icon to apply the settings.

8

Restart Your Phone

Restart your Windows Phone so the new DNS settings are applied.

9

You’re All Set!

Your Windows Phone is now ready to use UnGeo Smart DNS on this Wi-Fi network.

Setup Screenshots

Follow the screenshots below if you prefer a visual guide.

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Tip: Screens may look slightly different depending on your device version, network adapter, or system language.

How to Check If It’s Working

Visit the UnGeo DNS Check page to verify whether your device is using UnGeo Smart DNS correctly.

Go to DNS Check →

Troubleshooting

Some Windows Phone versions and carrier builds do not allow manual DNS changes. If Edit is not available, set up UnGeo Smart DNS on your router instead.
Manual DNS settings may appear only after switching the Wi-Fi network to manual or static configuration.
No. Keep your existing IP address, subnet mask, and gateway values unless your network requires something different.
No. Manual Smart DNS setup on Windows Phone applies to Wi-Fi networks only.
Make sure your UnGeo account is active, your current IP address is added in the Client Area, and the UnGeo Smart DNS servers were entered exactly as shown.
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FAQ

It may work on some Windows Phone devices if the system allows manual DNS settings for Wi-Fi networks.
Windows Phone is a legacy platform, so menu options may differ and some devices may not allow manual DNS configuration.
No. Manual Smart DNS setup is intended for Wi-Fi connections, not mobile data.
Set up UnGeo Smart DNS on your router. This will allow devices connected to that Wi-Fi network to use UnGeo automatically.
Your UnGeo Smart DNS servers are shown inside your Client Area. Use only the DNS server values assigned to your account.