Xbox One Setup Guide

Xbox One Smart DNS Setup Guide

Follow this simple guide to set up UnGeo Smart DNS on your Xbox One using the built-in network settings.

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Xbox One

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.

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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 Xbox One Settings

Press the Xbox button on your controller, then open Profile & system and select Settings.

2

Go to Network Settings

Open General, then select Network settings.

3

Open Advanced Settings

Select Advanced settings to view detailed network options.

4

Open DNS Settings

Select DNS settings.

5

Change DNS Settings to Manual

Choose Manual so you can enter DNS servers manually.

6

Enter Your UnGeo Smart DNS servers

In the Primary DNS field, enter the primary UnGeo Smart DNS server shown in your Client Area. In the Secondary DNS field, enter the secondary UnGeo Smart DNS server.

7

Save Your Changes

Confirm the DNS settings and return to the Network settings screen.

8

Test Network Connection

Select Test network connection and wait for the test to complete.

9

Restart Xbox One

Restart your Xbox One so the new DNS settings are fully applied.

10

You’re All Set!

Your Xbox One is now ready to stream your favorite channels with UnGeo Smart DNS.

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

Open Settings → General → Network settings → Advanced settings. DNS settings should appear inside Advanced settings.
Go back to Advanced settings and make sure only DNS settings were changed to Manual. Leave IP settings on Automatic unless your network requires manual IP configuration.
Restart your router and Xbox One, then repeat the setup. If you use Wi-Fi, make sure the correct network is selected and the Wi-Fi password is correct.
Yes. Xbox One can use UnGeo Smart DNS over either Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Configure the connection type you actually use.
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 correctly.
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FAQ

Yes. Xbox One can use UnGeo Smart DNS by manually changing Primary DNS and Secondary DNS in the network settings.
Open Settings → General → Network settings → Advanced settings → DNS settings, then choose Manual.
No. UnGeo Smart DNS works through your Xbox One network settings and does not require an app.
No. In most cases, keep IP settings on Automatic and only change DNS settings to Manual.
Yes. Restarting Xbox One helps apply the new DNS settings and refresh the connection.