How to set up MediaStreamer on macOS

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This tutorial will show you how to set up MediaStreamer on macOS devices.

MediaStreamer is a DNS service designed to improve your streaming experience. If you already have the ExpressVPN app on your Mac device, you do not need to set up MediaStreamer, but you can use it as an alternative for streaming.

Note: MediaStreamer is not a VPN and does not offer the privacy and security benefits of a VPN. MediaStreamer does not have a graphical user interface. You cannot change locations on MediaStreamer.

Before you start, you will need:

• An active ExpressVPN subscription
• A subscription for the streaming service you want to use (Certain streaming services are only available in certain regions. To use them, you may need to change the region associated with your streaming service account.)

1. Register your IP address on the ExpressVPN website

1. Log into the ExpressVPN+ portal. If prompted, enter your email and click Send Code.
2. Enter the verification code sent to your email.
3. Select your profile picture and click DNS Settings.
4. Under IP address registration, click Register my IP address. If it already reads “registered” next to your IP address, there is no need to select this option again.
5. Toggle Automatically register my IP address on. This is recommended as it automatically tracks changes to your IP address.

Note: Even with Automatically register my IP address enabled, ExpressVPN needs an occasional trigger to detect changes to your IP address. To keep your IP address updated, occasionally sign into your account on the ExpressVPN website. Alternatively, you can use the ExpressVPN app (on any device) while connected to the same network as your Mac device. These actions grant the devices on your network continued access to MediaStreamer.

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2. Get your MediaStreamer server IP address

1. Go to the ExpressVPN Setup page. If prompted, enter your email and click Send Code.
2. Enter the verification code sent to your email.
3. Under Applications, select Network & smart home to open the dropdown menu. From there, click MediaStreamer.
4. You will find your DNS server IP addresses on the right side, under MediaStreamer IP#1 and MediaStreamer IP #2.

Keep this browser window open. You will need this information for the setup later.

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3. Configure the DNS server on your macOS

1. On your Mac device, click > System Settings.
2. Click Network > Wi-Fi.
3. Select Details next to your active connection.
4. In the pop-up window, click DNS in the left-side menu. Click. Enter the first MediaStreamer IP address you found earlier. Repeat this step to enter the second MediaStreamer server IP address. Click OK.

You have completed the MediaStreamer setup on your Mac device.

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Remove MediaStreamer IP addresses

1. On your Mac device, click > System Preferences…
2. Select your current connected network. Click Advanced…
3. Click DNS.
4. Click the MediaStreamer IP address and to remove it. Repeat this step if you have configured more than one MediaStreamer IP address.
5. Click OK.

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