Free VPNs , Do Any of Them Still Work on Netflix? Now you see me…
Now you don’t… Am I in Los Angeles, California, or Manchester, England?
When you are online, you can never tell for sure, and neither can Netflix. That’s right! I am no
longer bound to their perception of where I am. Naturally, you might have two questions:
how and why? Well, let’s start with the
“how,” I did it with a VPN, or a virtual private network. And not just any VPN, a free VPN. And
in this video, you’ll learn everything you need to know about why you need a VPN for Netflix,
what to look for in a VPN for Netflix, and our top picks for free VPNs for netflix.
And if you don’t know what a VPN is… A VPN masks your private network connection data,
changes through process called encryption, and resumes the connection with the changed data.
So, why do you need a VPN for Netflix? Well, In 2016 Netflix expanded into 130
new regions and vowed to put stringent measures in place to prevent users from
streaming Netflix content via a VPN. This is because major media companies have agreements
with streaming services in different regions regarding how they use television and movies.
So, if Netflix wanted to stream an American TV show in Europe,
but Max owned the rights to streaming this content in that area, it would violate it’s media
agreements and likely receive a massive fine. Also, quick pause, why Max? Everyone knows HBO,
nobody knows Max. I might as well have a 24 hour stream of me repeatedly brushing my teeth called
Josh. It will cost $12.99 a month. Since Netflix’s vow against VPNs,
it has been a continuous cat-and-mouse game between VPN providers and Netflix.
So, because Netflix makes it hard, you don’t often get free VPNs that offer streaming protection.
Instead, most of the time, you get paid VPNs. So, why do most Netflix
VPNs require you to pay for them? Well, because streaming takes a lot of bandwidth.
Bandwidth refers to the volume of continuous data. For example, your internet service provider might
have bandwidth limits telling you how much you can use, which sucks. But VPNs struggle
from the same issue, so they reserver this data-intensive feature for paying customers.
These paid servers tend to be faster and more stable. In many cases,
you’ll find high-capacity VPNs servers specifically built for streaming. These
are similar to those who use VPNs for torrenting, which is also a paid feature.
An other important paid feature that you should look for in Netflix VPNs is Obfuscation is when
your VPN takes your data, scrambles it, and transforms it into a more believable
form. This is because Netflix has gotten good at identifying VPNs, especially if they are free.
With Obfuscation, you won’t find that feature available for free. But when it comes to fast
VPNs, we’ve got a list for your consideration. Of course, if you do want a paid VPN,
our belief is that you shouldn’t have to pay much. This is why we often recommend SurfShark,
which costs barely above $2 per month if you use our special link in the description.
If you’d like to keep your money anyway, we don’t blame you. We also have a list
of five free VPNs you can use for Netflix. Our List of the Top Five Free Netflix VPNs
Now, while you don’t have to pay anything, we’d like to request you offer a free will
donation. One like for the video. If we get to 2000 likes, well… Nothing will happen,
but I’ll feel really good. PrivadoVPN
The first on our list is PrivadoVPN, and while it might discourage you from using
its free plan by repeatedly telling you to subscribe, it actually works on Netflix.
This VPN offers free servers from ten countries and a pretty straightforward app.
This VPN lets you unlock Netflix on your desktop and mobile phone. You can unlock the American
Netflix library on Mac, Windows, Android, or iOS! It is the only VPN on our list that
allows you to stream Netflix on your desktop. It supports all trusted encryption types,
including OpenVPN, IKEv2 on iOS and Mac, and WireGuard. You can choose
an encryption protocol focusing on speed, like WireGuard, or stability, like OpenVPN.
Privado will work with UK and US Netflix - two major Netflix libraries. This allows
you to stream renowned geo-blocked TV shows like “Power” in the UK and “Breaking Bad” in the US.
We can’t recommend this VPN to search “how to cook meth,” though. Mainly because it’s illegal
and will likely melt your brain and face away. However, on the downside, your streaming data
is limited to 10GB a month, which isn’t a lot if you like streaming movies and TV
shows. According to Netflix, high-definition television takes up to 3 GB per hour, meaning
you’ll run out just after the three-hour mark. Thankfully, Netflix does allow you to control
the quality of streaming video, giving you up to 30 hours of content if you use it carefully.
So, what do you plan on using Privado for? Share your favorite Netflix series in the comments,
maybe you can introduce someone to a show they haven’t heard of.
Next on our list is WindScribe. Windscribe
It wasn’t until recently that it became possible to unblock Netflix with this free VPN. Previously,
you could only enjoy this on the ‘Windflix’ servers of the VPN,
which were reserved for paying customers. This VPN helps you unblock several Netflix
libraries and pair it with all major devices. Currently, you can change your Netflix region at
will using any of these free locations: Romania
Netherlands Norway
France Switzerland
Germany United Kingdom
Canada Turkey
United States Hong Kong
With one account, you can have unlimited connections. But, if you use all of those, you’ll
run out of that 10 GB of free data within minutes. You also know it's secure, as it relies on
a trusted VPN protocol: OpenVPN. It also uses AES-256 encryption,
which is considered military-grade encryption. Another great bonus is that Windscribe’s free
account has an ad blocking software and a free proxy. But, you’ll find out one thing about
this free VPN: it’s a bit slow, especially when using the free proxy. What a shame.
Windscribe’s paid version can get expensive compared to SurfShark, a competing VPN. It
has an unusual feature where you can pick three locations for a dollar, giving you 10 GB each.
But SurfShark is a bit faster, cheaper, and offers unlimited data, so we recommend you stick with
them if you want a premium provider. Check out a huge discount for them in our video description.
Tunnelbear At number three,
we have Tunnelbear. And while it is technically a free VPN that works with Netflix, you’ll find that
the other two on our list are typically better. That’s disappointing because seeing a bear
tunnel between continents is hilarious. And each time you go to a new location,
he’s dressed in the local attire. It’s adorable, unlike seeing a man
with a bear head, which is less adorable. The interface is fine, but because of it’s
emphasis on tunnels, you might find yourself guessing at which location you end up going
to. Thankfully, you can solve that problem by switching to a drop-down interface, sans bears.
So, why wouldn’t you want this adorable, bear-themed VPN, even though it has way more free
areas available than the other platforms? Two reasons:
First, it only gives you 2 GB of free data per month. This means you’ll get very little time
watching Netflix. Even so, you’ll spend some of your first month’s data finding a location that
works. So, it doesn’t work everywhere, and we found failures in France, Great Britain,
Belgium, and Japan. But it does work in Finland, giving you access to at least one library.
But Japan also doesn’t work other VPNs in our tests, which might indicate that
Netflix has segmented those accounts. Let us know if you’ve had problems connecting
to Netflix Japan in the comments. That being said, unless you love a
library that isn’t included on the VPNs we mentioned before, we can’t recommend
TunnelBear. But don’t be sad little guy, your paid version is… Well… it’s just alright.
If you are willing to pay for a VPN, you might also consider NordVPN, known for its incredible
speed, amazing extra-secure features like Tor-over-VPN, and reasonable cost which you
can find discounts for in our video description. So, now that you know about three free VPNs that
do work, what VPNs don’t work with Netflix? Well, let’s start with a surprising one,
A Short List of Free VPNs That Don’t Work on Netflix
ProtonVPN is a great set of privacy tools, and it's one of the few VPNs
that offers unlimited free data. But before you start frothing at the mouth for free,
unlimited, secure data: it doesn’t work. ProtonVPN has two free servers in Japan
and the Netherlands. While Netflix recognized our location as obscured,
it didn’t let us log into our account. Next, BitDefender VPN might work for
all of 12 seconds, but the 200 MB of data isn’t enough to watch anything with. So,
don’t bother downloading this one. We don’t typically recommend antivirus
softwares for their VPNs anyway. But, you can learn more about BitDefender if you
want an antivirus in this video. VPNHub advertises itself as free,
but this is misleading. The free version is only available for the first seven days
if you set up for the most expensive plan. In that case, you’ll have to return to cancel
it after six sweet days of unlimited video content. Nope! It’s not what you’re thinking,
we mean Netflix, not the other thing that will cause YouTube to strike us down.
So now that we’ve covered a few free VPNs that work with Netflix, how do you get started?
All you need to do is log into the app, select the location of the Netflix library you wish to view,
and then activate the VPN. Head to Netflix and log in as normal; you should be ready.
If the VPN doesn’t work, you might need to try a new location, Typically, you’ll find
a dropdown menu to switch between those locations. If it still doesn’t work, Netflix might be relying
on your browsing data to determine your locations. So, you can clear your browsing data by going
to the privacy settings under your settings screen. The video you’re seeing is on Brave,
a Chrome-based privacy browser, but it’s similar to how most other browsers operate.
Regardless of how great it is not to pay for things, there’s no guarantee
that these free platforms will continue to work. Also, if you like high-quality videos,
you’ll probably want to upgrade to a paid VPN. Our recommendation is to use SurfShark,
which offers unlimited connections, no bandwidth restrictions, and the ability
to be installed on all major platforms. This means you can watch Netflix without limits.
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