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Smarty DNS

Postby snorbs » Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:50 am

I just got my renewal notice from smarty.
However when I try to look at my account on their website I get an error message (have tried various devices) saying site cant be reached or safari cant open page because it could not connect the server.
I also tried the app and it says the certificate for this server is invalid.

I normally use smart dns but subscribe to smarty only as a back up.

anyone any idea?

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Re: Smarty DNS

Postby Enrique » Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:05 am

Hi snorbs,

Clear the Cookies and Cache for the SmartyDNS site...........then try again
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Re: Smarty DNS

Postby snorbs » Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:09 am

tried that still the same

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Re: Smarty DNS

Postby Enrique » Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:26 am

Hi snorbs,
Are you using Safari to access SmartyDNS on all devices .................. :?:

If so
Try another Browser Google Chrome........... :idea:

SmartDNS is a " grey " (my term) site and current Browsers will flag these sites as "Potential Security Issue"

You could lower the Browser Security........not recommended
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Re: Smarty DNS

Postby snorbs » Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:54 am

i have tried chrome , edge and safari on different devices

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Re: Smarty DNS

Postby snorbs » Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:56 am

to be clear its smarty dns i have an issue with not smartdns which I can access fine

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Re: Smarty DNS

Postby Enrique » Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:58 am

Hi,
Missed my typo in previous Post.......... :oops:

SmartyDNS is the one that my Browser flags up a "Potential Security Issue"

Leave it for now and try again later.......... :idea:
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Re: Smarty DNS

Postby snorbs » Sat Apr 01, 2023 3:14 pm

having had a look on social media I am not sure this company / website is still active
they have my credit card details for renewing a service that maybe no longer exists
anyone else still using them?
not sure how I can stop them taking the money if there is no way to contact them / cancel the subscription

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Re: Smarty DNS

Postby Enrique » Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:13 pm

Hi snorbs,


www.smartydns.com is currently down............
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Re: Smarty DNS

Postby satandpcguy » Sun Apr 02, 2023 7:14 am

Webpage has been like this for a few weeks now...
smartdnsproxy still working
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Re: Smarty DNS

Postby snorbs » Sun Apr 02, 2023 11:44 am

yes the problem is I dont want to pay USD 50 for a 2 year renewal to Smarty DNS if you cnat even contact the company and the website no longer works

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Re: Smarty DNS

Postby El Cid » Sun Apr 02, 2023 3:10 pm

Simple solution - stick with SmartDNSproxy - no need for a backup.

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Re: Smarty DNS

Postby snorbs » Sun Apr 02, 2023 3:49 pm

yes I understand that, my issue is how do i stop them taking the renewal fee?
will i be able to claim refund via the bank card card? Its a Spanish bank card.

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Re: Smarty DNS

Postby markwilding » Sun Apr 02, 2023 7:39 pm

I used Smarty as a backup for a couple of years but I changed to Unlocator because Smarty was starting to be very unreliable.
As far as I remember taking out another long term subscription was not automatic.

Another point is that it is not necessary to pay the full amount for these services. I pay 43 USD for two years with unlocator and 19.99 USD for 1 year with SmartDNS. The trick is to take out a free trial, then wait for them to send you the offers, which they do on a regular basis


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