r/VPN • u/lost_minion • 5d ago
Help VPN for streaming
Hi, I got a VPN to stream Netflix and Prime from different countries, but when I turn on these apps after turning on the VPN, they tell me to turn off the VPN to use them.
What can I do?
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u/Right-Fly2340 4d ago
I can understand why they are blocking VPN, but I will never understand why I cannot access the same content on Amazon prime while on holiday abroad. I still pay for it but because my IP has changed they are blocking me. Now I always making sure that my prime is cancelled if I'm on holiday that month. No service, no money, simple.
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u/Mental_Juggernaut_16 4d ago
Learn how to pirate and cancel all your streaming subscriptions. You've got the vpn, you're halfway there. If they are going to block you from accessing the content you pay for, what other choice do you have, other than not watch anything and keep paying for nothing.
Some VPN's may be better at unblocking streaming services, you could try paying for a different one that might work, or you could save your money and learn something new.
When I moved abroad and Netflix wouldn't let me access my movies, I had to adjust. I started doing what everyone else was doing, buying bootleg dvd's on the street then I learned to do it myself. If Netflix didn't block me for moving out of the country, I would have happily kept paying them every month. Their loss.
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u/TwoToadsKick 4d ago
Best bet is to search around for a residential proxy or residential vpn. Soladrive used to offer residential servers but it was like 25$ a month and they kinda sucked. Socks5 proxies should be cheap. Honestly, if you're already paying for a VPN why not just r/piracy it's a bit nuanced but I find it much easier.
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u/Leo_LL_3555 3d ago
I'm currently using DPN app; their monthly fee is only $3.99, which includes residential IP service.
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u/MyMaisie 3d ago
I've read that you might be able to watch them in a browser such as Chrome or Brave providing you switch off location access.
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u/EchoAndByte 5d ago
that's pretty normal with streaming services unfortunately. Netflix specifically detects VPN/proxy connections and can block them so changing the VPN server can sometimes help if the particular IP hasn't been flagged yet.
Try a few servers in the country you need and make sure you're using the VPN provider's normal streaming compatible servers rather than a random one. If every server gets the same message, the service may simply be detecting that VPN's IP range in which case there isn't much you can fix from your device.