In most cases, the software will start automatically each time you logon or restart your computer. However, if you do not see the PlanetDNS Client green globe icon in the system tray (along the bottom of your screen against the right corner), you will have to start the software manually.

 

To start the software manually
 

  1. Click Start  -> Program Files -> PlanetDNS -> PlanetDNS Client -> PlanetDNS Client

    Starting the PlanetDNS Client
     

  2. The software will initially place a grey icon in your system tray. The tray icon will remain grey until the software detects that your computer is connected to the Internet.
    PlanetDNS Client is checking for an Internet connection

 
  1. Once the software has detected an active Internet connection on your computer, it will turn the grey icon to green .
    PlanetDNS Client is running and updating your Internet Name

 

Now that you have the software running, the next step is  Activating Your Internet Name.