SmartDNS works by rerouting DNS queries for location-locked content without changing your IP. It’s faster than VPN and avoids IP blacklisting. To use it, set your device’s DNS to a SmartDNS provider’s address, like http://x.smartdnsproxy.com&source=gmail&ust=1753536014724000&usg=AOvVaw2TZq7dBRgXkQ2kd7swl8a B">x.smartdnsproxy.com. On server-side, ensure DNS passthrough isn’t blocked by the firewall or xtream nginx rules. Also, users must avoid DNS leaks by disabling IPv6 and ensuring their router doesn’t override DNS. Test via http://dnsleaktest.com&source=gmail&ust=1753536014724000&usg=AOvVaw1NbN1mXCYs1TIx9nNFCtu I">dnsleaktest.com to confirm routing works as expected.