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This tutorial will show you how to set up ExpressVPN’s MediaStreamer on Google Wifi.

Before you proceed, please set up your Google Wifi.

MediaStreamer is a DNS service designed to improve your streaming experience. If your device does not natively support VPN, MediaStreamer is a great alternative for streaming.

Note: MediaStreamer is not a VPN and does not offer the privacy and security benefits of a VPN. You cannot change locations with MediaStreamer.

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1. Register your IP address on the ExpressVPN website
2. Get your MediaStreamer server IP addresses
3. Change your Google Wifi DNS settings
Restore DNS settings


1. Register your IP address on the ExpressVPN website

Go to the ExpressVPN DNS settings page. If prompted, enter your ExpressVPN credentials and click Sign In.

Enter your account credentials, then click "Sign In."

Enter the verification code sent to your email.

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.

Next to "My IP address," click "Register my IP address."

Toggle Automatically register my IP address on. This is recommended as it automatically tracks changes to your IP address.

Toggle "Automatically register my IP address" on.

Once you have enabled Automatically register my IP address, be sure to keep your registered IP address updated by periodically signing in to your account on the ExpressVPN website. Alternatively, you can use the ExpressVPN app (on any device) while connected to the same network as your Google Wifi. These actions grant the devices on your network continued access to MediaStreamer.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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2. Get your MediaStreamer server IP addresses

Go to the ExpressVPN setup page. If prompted, enter your ExpressVPN credentials and click Sign In.

Enter your account credentials, then click "Sign In."

Enter the verification code that is sent to your email.

On the right, you will find the MediaStreamer DNS server IP addresses.

Under "Configure MediaStreamer," you will find the IP addresses for MediaStreamer.

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

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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3. Change your Google Wifi DNS settings

On your device, open the Google Wifi app.

Tap the Settings and actions tab.

Tap the icon at the top right of the screen.

Under Settings, tap Network & General.

Tap “Network & General.”

Select Advanced networking.

Tap “Advanced networking.”

Go to DNS > Customized. Enter the MediaStreamer DNS server IP addresses you found earlier.

Enter the MediaStreamer DNS server IP addresses you found earlier.

Tap SAVE.

You are now using ExpressVPN’s DNS settings on your Google Wifi for streaming.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Restore DNS settings

To restore your original DNS settings, go to the Google Wifi app. Tap the Settings and actions tab in the navigation bar.

Under Settings, tap Network & General > Advanced networking > DNS > Automatic.

Tap “Automatic” to restore your DNS settings.

Tap SAVE.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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