Last updated: 1 October 2026
You have a position open and suddenly Vantage blocked — Chrome reports “This site can’t be reached”. This happens provider by provider and usually has nothing to do with your account. The common cause is the domain lookup being blocked at the DNS layer, which means you can get back in by changing Chrome DNS, with no extra software. This guide covers how to access Vantage on desktop and mobile, plus what to do when you still cannot access Vantage after changing DNS.
Why Is Vantage Blocked? A 30-Second Diagnosis
Vantage blocked usually means your ISP is failing to resolve vantagemarkets.com, or is returning the wrong answer for it. The website may not open, but your account, your balance and the orders running on the trading servers do not change by themselves. When the fault is at the DNS layer, switching to Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 normally restores access.
The behaviour can differ between providers, and between Wi-Fi and mobile data. One network failing does not mean Vantage is down globally. In several countries international forex brokers are not licensed to operate as domestic exchanges, so their domains can be restricted without notice.
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to try first |
|---|---|---|
Chrome shows DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN or “This site can’t be reached”, but mobile data or another network works | The ISP resolver is not resolving the domain | Turn on Cloudflare secure DNS in Chrome |
| The page loads forever on every network and device | Vantage maintenance or a system incident | Check the in-app notices and wait for confirmation |
| The website opens but the Client Portal rejects your password, OTP or locks the login | An account issue, not a DNS block | Reset the password or contact Vantage support |
| MT4/MT5 still receives quotes and fills orders, only the website fails | Only the web domain is affected | Use the trading platform or the app, or change DNS |
For the regulation, the licences and how client money is protected, read Is Vantage legit?. A website that will not load is not evidence that there is anything wrong with your account.
A Quick Way To Check Whether Your ISP Is Blocking DNS
First, turn Wi-Fi off and reopen the page over mobile data. If one connection works and the other does not, the problem is almost certainly the network or the resolver in use. You can also open chrome://net-internals/#dns to clear the old records and try again.
If 1.1.1.1/help itself will not open, the 1.1.1.1 service may be restricted on the network you are on. In that case use Google Public DNS or a custom DoH URL, as described in the troubleshooting section.
What Does Change Chrome DNS To 1.1.1.1 Mean, And Why Does It Restore Access?
Think of DNS as the phone book of the internet: it turns a memorable domain into a server address. If the default resolver returns the wrong answer, or no answer, Chrome reports that the website does not exist even though the server is running.
Chrome’s “Use secure DNS” feature sends the query over DNS over HTTPS (DoH). The query is encrypted and goes straight to the provider you pick — Cloudflare, for instance — instead of relying on your ISP’s default. Per Cloudflare’s official setup documentation, 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 are its two public resolvers; Google Public DNS 8.8.8.8 works as a fallback.
To change Chrome DNS to 1.1.1.1 can fix a name resolution failure, but it will not fix a server outage, a locked account or a wrong password. The same approach applies when Exness is blocked or XM is blocked.
How To Access Vantage: Enable DNS 1.1.1.1 In Chrome In 5 Steps
Here is how to access Vantage when the failure comes from DNS. Menu names shift slightly between Chrome versions.
If you would rather watch it done first, the video below walks through reaching a website when the connection is being blocked:
Step 1: Open Chrome Settings
Click the three dots in the top right and choose Settings. Or type chrome://settings/security into the address bar. Update Chrome if the security options are missing.
Step 2: Go To Privacy And Security → Security
Select Privacy and security → Security, then scroll down to the advanced settings.
Step 3: Turn On “Use Secure DNS”
Switch on Use secure DNS. Google describes secure DNS as a mechanism that encrypts the IP address lookup. If the toggle is greyed out or the browser is managed by an organisation, change DNS device-wide or use your phone instead.
Step 4: Change Chrome DNS To 1.1.1.1 From The List Or A Custom Entry
Under the provider selector, pick Cloudflare (1.1.1.1). If Cloudflare is not listed, choose Custom and paste https://cloudflare-dns.com/dns-query. This is the step that actually changes the resolver — do not type that address into the Google search box.
If Cloudflare does not work, choose Google (Public DNS) or enter https://dns.google/dns-query. Never copy an unfamiliar DNS server from an advertisement or a chat group.
Step 5: Reload The Vantage Website
Close the failing tab, open a new one and go back to the official domain. Press Ctrl + F5 to reload without cached content. If Vantage blocked was caused by a stale DNS record, the page usually works within seconds; if not, flush the DNS cache as described in the next section.
Check Whether DNS 1.1.1.1 Is Actually Working
Open Cloudflare’s test page. Connected to 1.1.1.1 confirms the device is using Cloudflare DNS; Using DNS over HTTPS (DoH) confirms the query is encrypted. If either still says “No”, restart Chrome and check the provider setting.
Tip: Change DNS For All Of Windows/macOS, Not Just Chrome
The Chrome setting affects that browser only. To put other apps on the new resolver, change it at the operating system level. On Windows, open the Wi-Fi/Ethernet properties and set 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1. On macOS, go to System Settings → Network → your active connection → DNS.
Changing DNS does not reduce ping or speed up MT4/MT5 execution.
Change DNS 1.1.1.1 On Mobile (Android And iPhone)
If the desktop still will not connect, use your phone. After changing DNS, fully close the browser and the Vantage app, then reopen them.
On Android: Chrome Has Secure DNS Built In, Or Use Device-Wide Private DNS
In Chrome for Android, go to Settings → Privacy and security → Use secure DNS and select Cloudflare. That setting applies inside Chrome only.
On Android 9 and later, go to Settings → Network and internet / Connections → Private DNS and enter one.one.one.one. Private DNS covers Wi-Fi, mobile data, the Vantage app and MT5. If you lose connectivity, switch back to Automatic and re-check the spelling.
On iPhone: Use The 1.1.1.1 App Or Change Wi-Fi DNS
Chrome on iPhone has no Secure DNS toggle like Android. Install the official 1.1.1.1 app and enable the 1.1.1.1 mode; you do not need WARP if all you want is a different resolver.
To change it per network, go to Settings → Wi-Fi → (i) → Configure DNS → Manual, and add 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1. The setting applies only to that Wi-Fi network.
Still Cannot Access Vantage? 5 Things To Try Next
If you still cannot access Vantage after changing DNS, work through the list below in order. The goal is to establish whether the fault is cached data, the resolver, the website, the app or the account — rather than switching on several tools at once and losing track of what fixed it.
1. Flush The DNS Cache And The Browser Cache
Chrome may keep using the bad DNS answer it stored earlier. On Windows, open Command Prompt and run ipconfig /flushdns. Then type chrome://net-internals/#dns into the address bar, choose Clear host cache, close Chrome and reopen it.
If the page opens but the layout breaks or the login loops, clear the cookies and site data for vantagemarkets.com specifically — you do not need to wipe your whole history. After that, try to access Vantage again in an incognito window to rule out extensions and stale cache.
2. If 1.1.1.1 Itself Is Blocked: Use 1.0.0.1, Google DNS Or A DoH URL
When Vantage blocked persists and 1.1.1.1 is unstable, switch Chrome to Google (Public DNS) or use the URL https://dns.google/dns-query. For an operating system configuration, try 1.0.0.1, 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4.
After each change, flush the DNS cache and re-test on a different network. If neither Cloudflare nor Google helps but mobile data works, the fault is likely the connection itself. If every network fails, check for a maintenance notice instead of cycling through more resolvers.
3. Use The Vantage App Instead Of The Web
An app can keep working while the web domain fails, because its connection path is not identical to the browser’s. You can use it to monitor the account, trade and reach the management functions it supports. Install the official Vantage app through Vantage’s own link to the App Store or Google Play — never an APK sent by a stranger.
If the app will not connect either, set device-wide Private DNS on Android or enable the 1.1.1.1 app on iPhone, then force-stop and reopen it. A login that reports a lock, a wrong password or a missing OTP is a support matter, not a DNS one.
4. Trade Through MT4/MT5/TradingView — Open Positions Do Not Vanish
MT4, MT5 and the TradingView connection use separate trading servers. If the website fails but prices still tick in MT5, the connection indicator is alive and the order history updates, your open positions are still being handled server-side. Do not close a trade just because a website will not load.
If Vantage blocked coincides with MT5 reporting “No connection”, try mobile data or a device-wide resolver, and confirm you are on the correct login server. If you are considering a different account configuration, compare the 7 Vantage account types first. Note that deposits, withdrawals and some account settings still require the Client Portal or the app.
5. Use The 1.1.1.1 App With WARP Or A VPN, And Contact Support
WARP encrypts and routes all your traffic, which helps when swapping the resolver alone is not enough. The route can be longer, latency can change and your login IP changes too. So reach for WARP to open the Client Portal, read notices or handle a deposit or withdrawal — not to toggle on and off while you are scalping.
A VPN is the last resort, not the first move. Choose a reputable provider, avoid free VPNs with unclear data policies, and never share an OTP. If Vantage blocked applies on every network and both the web and the app fail, contact Vantage support to confirm whether it is maintenance or an account issue.
Warning: Do Not Log In On Fake Vantage Sites While Hunting For A “New Link”
When Vantage blocked hits, people search for a “new Vantage link” and click an advert or a URL forwarded on Telegram or WhatsApp. That is exactly when a phishing page harvests passwords, OTPs and payment details. Use only the domain vantagemarkets.com and the client portal at secure.vantagemarkets.com; for any lookalike domain, confirm through the app or official support before you type anything.
Warning signs include a domain with an added hyphen or odd characters, a page demanding your password and OTP the moment it opens, an individual pressuring you to deposit, or a Vantage app installer offered outside the App Store and Google Play. If something feels off, stop, screenshot the URL and review the signs of a forex broker scam.
If you registered with Vantage through Backcom, use the link on the Vantage cashback page. That takes you through the flow Backcom actually provides and keeps your rebate eligibility under the current terms, instead of an unverified “new link”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Legal And Safe To Change Chrome DNS To 1.1.1.1?
Public DNS is a legitimate networking tool and Chrome ships with a provider selector built in. Changing DNS does not alter your balance, your orders or your Vantage account details. The real risk is still landing on a fake site after searching for a “new link”. So whether you use Cloudflare or Google DNS, check the domain carefully before entering a password or an OTP.
Does DNS 1.1.1.1 Slow My Connection Or Affect Execution?
DNS is mostly involved at the name resolution stage; it does not sit permanently on the quote and order path used by MT4/MT5. Changing the resolver therefore does not normally alter execution speed. If pages load more slowly, try 1.0.0.1 or Google DNS. Trading latency depends on server location, your connection, any VPS and the broker’s own systems.
Does Vantage Blocked Affect My Funds And Open Positions?
Normally not. When Vantage blocked happens at the domain layer, your balance, Stop Loss, Take Profit and the orders held on the trading servers are not directly affected. Open MT4/MT5 to confirm quotes and connectivity. Deposits, withdrawals and profile management may be interrupted until the Client Portal works again, you change DNS, or you sign in through the app.
Does The Vantage App Work When The Website Is Blocked?
In many cases yes, because the Vantage app has its own connection path to the broker’s services. If the app also fails on Wi-Fi, try mobile data, device-wide Private DNS on Android, or the 1.1.1.1 app on iPhone. Install the app only from the official site, the App Store or Google Play — no APKs, and never sign in through a link a stranger sent you.
I Changed DNS And Vantage Is Still Blocked — What Now?
Flush the cache, try 1.0.0.1 or 8.8.8.8, open 1.1.1.1/help, then re-test over mobile data. If only one network fails, use another network for now. If the website, the app and MT5 all fail across several networks, the system may be under maintenance — read the official notices rather than installing software from an unknown source.
Conclusion
When Vantage blocked happens, work through three layers: turn on secure DNS in Chrome, change DNS device-wide on the computer or phone, then move to the app or MT4/MT5 if the website still fails. The safest way to access Vantage always starts from the official domain, and never involves giving a password or an OTP to an intermediary. Check the Backcom Vantage page for the current link, the cashback policy and the latest support guidance.
Written by Backcom.io.
