Setting up your Windows 8 computer to use My Private Network’s MyTelly service should take just a few minutes by following the steps below. Please note that your Windows computer needs to be connected to the Internet and able to browse the web before moving on with the instructions below. You do not need to be connected to our VPN for MyTelly to work, kindly disconnect from the VPN if you have it turned on.
Using a different version of Windows? Select your correct Windows version for the MyTelly setup below:
Windows 10 Smart DNS MyTelly Setup
Windows 7 Smart DNS MyTelly Setup
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Check MyTelly DNS Settings
Login to our website, www.my-private-network.co.uk from your computer browser and you should be redirected to the My Subscription page.
Select the MyTelly tab on the left hand corner of the screen and click on Setup.
Take note of the DNS server addresses that appears on your screen, you’ll need it during the setup later.
Setup MyTelly on your Windows 8
Open up the Search window by pressing the (Win+W) keys and search for ‘View Network Connections‘.
Select it to continue.
Right-click on your active network adapter (Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection) and select Properties.
Double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or alternatively, you can select it and click on Properties.
In the General tab, click on ‘Use the following DNS server addresses‘ and enter the DNS server addresses that appeared in Step 1.
Note: The DNS addresses shown in the images here are just examples. Please follow the ones displayed on your own screen as indicated in Step 1.
Click OK to save your changes and head back to the MyTelly Settings page.
Register IP Address for MyTelly
Scroll down and click on Register This Address. This will register your IP address and also test your DNS setup to indicate whether you have configured the DNS settings correctly.
You will get a Your DNS is configured correctly! Enjoy! message on your screen if your DNS has been set successfully on your system.
Note: You will not have to do it again unless your IP address changes. Also, any device on the same network will be able to use the MyTelly service as long as you’ve set our DNS on their device’s settings.
Now that you have setup and registered your system, you can go ahead and access any TV content providers that we support!
Any Problems?
Unfortunately it doesn’t always go to plan!
If you have any problems or can’t get MyTelly to work, please email us at [email protected]. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible and try to help.