Seeking endless entertainment at your fingertips? Not many people know that streaming services like Netflix offer different content depending on your country. The best part is YOU can access all of it.
Forget about setting up some complicated solution — the secret life hack we’re talking about only requires a single download. You’ll be streaming blocked content in a matter of minutes.
In this article, we’ll cover how to explore Netflix from any country and explain VPN: why you need one and how they work in the first place. Let’s dive in…
4 steps to access global Netflix with a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Step #1: Subscribe to a VPN
Once you’ve picked your favorite VPN from the smorgasbord of options available, sign up for a monthly, annual, or bi-annual subscription. VPN providers often give bigger discounts for longer subscriptions.
Step #2: Download and install the VPN client or app
Now it’s time to download and install the program for your desired VPN. This includes installing the VPN on any smart TVs or consoles you want to stream with.
Step #3: Log in to your VPN and switch it on
Once you’ve logged in, simply pick a country and switch it on. Just like that, you’re roaming the globe — it’s so simple!
Step #4: Head over to Netflix and start streaming
Now, when you log in on Netflix or other streaming platforms, you’ll be whisked away to the content library of your chosen country. Let the binge begin!
VPN streaming FAQs
How do I bypass censorship with a VPN?
This all sounds super simple, but how does it all work? Well, every time you connect to the internet, you do so with your IP address. This data is able to tell websites your approximate location so they can provide content accordingly.
When you use a VPN, your data passes through a VPN server before reaching your streaming platform. If the server is in the US, Netflix thinks you’re in the US. Pick another country, and your content library will change to suit it.
Can a VPN bypass content restrictions?
In the same way that you can access UK Netflix from Japan with a VPN, restricted content can also be accessed. The term “geo-blocking” is used to refer to the action of blocking internet content from specific countries and IP addresses.
With a VPN, you can access geo-blocked content, usually forbidden in your country. But beware, in some countries using a VPN is illegal or heavily monitored, so research your country’s law before signing up for a subscription.
Is using a VPN on Netflix illegal?
Unless you come from a country where VPNs are limited, spied on, or outright banned, using a VPN on Netflix is completely legal. Stream with a guilt-free conscience, knowing you aren’t breaking any laws.
That’s not to say you aren’t breaking any rules — while not illegal, streaming with a VPN is most likely against your streaming providers’ Terms of Service. The reason you see different movies on US Netflix is due to licensing agreements made with your country.
We don’t encourage anyone to break their provider’s Terms of Service, so you’ll be doing so at your own risk. There’ll be no jail time, but there is the risk that your account is suspended or black-listed for tricking content barriers.
Wrapping up…
What are you still doing here? You’ve just figured out that you can access a whole new world of streaming content with one program.
Take this heaven-sent hack, download a VPN, and start exploring international Netflix today.
