The Best VPNs That Still Work with Netflix

Accessing a different country’s Netflix library is easy on a computer. Simply connect to a VPN server in the region you want to access by selecting it in the VPN app. Then, open Netflix in your web browser.

Unblocking international Netflix content on mobile devices is also simple. However, we noticed there are some unique differences compared to streaming on a computer.

For instance, the Netflix mobile app can override your VPN’s DNS settings, forcing the app to use its own DNS servers. This allows Netflix to detect VPN traffic on mobile more effectively, making some VPNs useless for mobile streaming.

When using a streaming device, it’s much easier to access geo-restricted content on Netflix compared to other streaming services, where changing your app store region is often necessary

Since the Netflix app is the same in every country, you can use the version already installed on your device. Alternatively, you can simply download it from the device’s app store while signed into your regular account.

Roku, Chromecast, and game consoles like PS5 and Xbox don’t support VPN apps. Additionally, content-sharing solutions, like Casting, only work with Netflix if both the devices are connected to the same VPN server.

That said, you can still access different Netflix regions on these devices by either using a VPN-enabled router, installing a VPN on your existing router, or setting up a mobile hotspot on a Windows PC.

The latter is often the quickest and easiest option as it’s more likely you already have the required hardware.

The most effective way of solving Netflix VPN problems is to use a VPN that unblocks many Netflix regions.

This is because most VPNs won’t ever work with Netflix, no matter what workarounds you attempt. The majority lack the necessary technology, prioritize other software features, or don’t have the resources to unblock Netflix.

Our recent tests confirm that using ExpressVPN with Netflix is still the most reliable way to beat the latest Netflix VPN ban.

The service works consistently with US Netflix and 17 other libraries.

If you want a 100% free VPN that unblocks Netflix, PrivadoVPN’s free service is currently the best. It works with Netflix USA and UK, but it’s limited to just 10GB of free data per month.

If you can’t access Netflix using a VPN, it means that Netflix has identified and banned the IP address of the server you’re connected to.

To get a new IP address, simply connect to another server in the same country. There’s a chance that the new server won’t be blocked by Netflix yet.

Alternatively, use the table below. We’ve collected a list of servers from the best VPNs that work with popular Netflix regions.

Just connect to one of these servers to stream the specified Netflix region:

VPN Service	Working VPN Servers
ExpressVPN	Canada: Canada – Toronto India: India (via Singapore) Japan: Japan – Tokyo UK: UK – Docklands US: New Jersey - 1
Windscribe	Canada: Toronto – Mansbridge India: Mumbai – Mahim Japan: Tokyo – Kaiju UK: London – Crumpets US: New Jersey – Situation
NordVPN	Canada: Canada #1614 Japan: Japan #623 UK: United Kingdom #2290 US: United States #6779

Once connected, refresh your browser on desktop or relaunch your app on mobile.

Many websites collect temporary location data through cookies and cache files.

Netflix can use this information to identify your true location, even when you’re connected to a VPN server in a different country.

Clearing these files will force Netflix to show the library of the server you’re connected to.

Netflix decides the library to show you based on your IPv6 address, not your IPv4 address (if you have one).

The problem is that many VPNs still don’t support IPv6. If your IPV6 address leaks through the VPN tunnel, Netflix will show your local library.

For example, when testing it with a US server, Betternet was leaking our IPv6 address. This meant that we could only stream TV shows and movies from our local UK Netflix library.

For added assurance, we recommend blocking IPv6 on your device, rather than using your VPN’s built-in settings.

You can check for IPv6 leaks using our VPN leak test tool.

Some VPNs come with Smart DNS functionality. Smart DNS can be used to change Netflix regions without having to connect to a VPN server.

Since the August 2021 Netflix VPN ban, our tests have found that Smart DNS is much more reliable for unblocking Netflix than full VPN services.

Smart DNS routes your internet traffic through a proxy server somewhere else in the world. However, unlike a VPN, it doesn’t encrypt your traffic. Nor does it include other security features.

Normally, we don’t recommend using Smart DNS. However, if you just want to stream a geo-restricted Netflix library and you’re not concerned about privacy, Smart DNS is a fine option.

Each VPN has a different method for setting up Smart DNS. Visit your VPN provider’s support page for instructions.

Netflix displays the error code: m7111-1331-5059 when it detects a VPN connection. You’ll see it when clicking play on a geo-restricted TV show or movie.

The easiest way to fix the ‘pardon the interruption’ error is to clear your browser cookies and cache files. Then, restart your browser and reopen Netflix.

You’ll see this error code on your iOS device when Netflix detects you are using a VPN to stream a region-locked video.

For example, we encountered this error when trying to watch the TV series ‘Power’ on a blocked UK VPN server.

To fix this, connect to a working VPN server from those we’ve listed above. As well, use uNoGS to ensure the content is available in the country that you’re connected to.

This error code is triggered when there is a general problem with your network.

If you can access Netflix when disconnected from your VPN, this means there’s a problem with the VPN connection.

To fix this, contact your VPN service’s customer support team. They will let you know if there’s an issue with their server network, or if you’ve configured the VPN incorrectly.

Same as above, you will see the NW-2-5 error code when there is a problem with your network. It does not necessarily mean your VPN has been detected.

To resolve this, contact your VPN provider’s customer support. They can identify problems with your VPN setup, or let you know if the VPN is having connection issues.

If Netflix detects you’re using a VPN, it will only display Netflix originals. As Netflix owns the global distribution rights for these titles, there’s no need for it to geo-lock them.

This also applies to licensed content that Netflix has since purchased the global rights for. For example, you can also stream Seinfeld and Monty Python even if Netflix knows you’re using a VPN.

To get around this, change your VPN service. If you’re still having issues, connect to one of the servers that we’ve verified work with Netflix.

If Netflix has blocked the IP address of your VPN server, it’ll sometimes stop you from signing in. You will be shown an ‘Incorrect password’ error, even when your details are correct.

This error is more common on low-rated VPN services, like X-VPN and Hidester.

Therefore, the best way to fix this is to upgrade your VPN. If this doesn’t work, try deleting cookies and cache from your browser.

Hide.me has improved more than any other VPN with Netflix over the last year of our testing. The VPN has almost doubled the number of accessible Netflix libraries from 6 to 11. It’s also one of only a few VPNs that provides an app for Apple TV.

Despite these improvements, the VPN still falls short of our top three recommendations for Netflix. It unblocks 66% fewer libraries than Windscribe and 66% fewer than ExpressVPN. It also still can’t access Netflix in Australia or India, so content choices are limited.

It’s also one of the only top VPNs without a Smart DNS feature, so you’ll have to set up a mobile hotspot or install it on a router for accessing Netflix on a Smart TV or games console.

IPVanish unlocks the most Netflix libraries (16) of any VPN that didn’t make the cut. Only our very top picks had better compatibility with Netflix regions around the world.

IPVanish also lacks Smart DNS and a dedicated router app, unlike our top pick ExpressVPN.

But, if ExpressVPN is out of your budget and neither Nord nor Windscribe appeal to you then IPVanish is a worthy alternative for accessing Netflix.

Private Internet Access (PIA) once provided access to 10 Netflix libraries but has seen its performance halve to 6: it now doesn’t work with Brazil, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, or Turkey.

This, in combination with PIA’s poor streaming device compatibility, means there are now far better Netflix VPNs available.

PrivateVPN is compatible with the fifth highest number of Netflix libraries, unblocking 10 total Netflix regions, including the popular Australia, Canada, India, and UK libraries.

However, unlike the other VPNs in this list, PrivateVPN was extremely unreliable with US Netflix. Though it worked more often than not, we would have to connect to multiple different servers before finding one that was compatible. And sometimes, none would work at all.

Despite making massive progress on the streaming front in recent years, Proton VPN still struggles with some Netflix regions.

While it works with US Netflix, although inconsistently, it can’t unblock popular regions like the UK, Canada, Australia, or Japan.

Despite claiming to work with every Netflix region to “view all of the content that Netflix has to offer,” our research found that Surfshark in reality only works with 9 Netflix libraries.

This is 9 and 8 fewer than ExpressVPN and NordVPN respectively. Moreover, unlike these VPNs, it can’t access the popular Netflix libraries of Australia, Germany, and Japan.

Here’s a comprehensive list of VPNs that didn’t work with any Netflix library in our tests:

• AirVPN
• Avast VPN
• Avira VPN
• Betternet (Free)
• Bitdefender VPN
• Free VPN by FreeVPN.org
• Hide.me (Free)
• Hotspot Shield Basic
• Kaspersky VPN (Free & Paid)
• McAfee VPN
• Mozilla VPN
• Mullvad
• Perfect Privacy
• Proton VPN (Free)
• Psiphon Proxy
• Psiphon VPN
• SkyVPN
• Snap VPN
• SuperVPN (Free)
• Thunder VPN
• TorGuard
• Touch VPN
• TunnelBear (Free & Paid)
• Turbo VPN
• VPN 360
• VPN Proxy Master
• VPNBook
• X-VPN (Free)
• ZoogVPN (Free & Paid)

The more Netflix regions a VPN can access, the higher your chances of being able to access the content you want to watch.

According to our research, the most sought-after Netflix content catalogs, outside the United States, are Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, and the UK. As such, VPNs that unblock these regions earn a higher rating compared to those that access less popular regions.

How We Test

To test a VPN’s performance in this category, we manually connect to VPN servers in the target country. The key part of our test is streaming specific titles that are unique to that particular region.

Rating System

• Desirable Libraries (maximum 7 points): VPNs earn 1 point for every primary library (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, UK) they can access.
• Additional Libraries (maximum 3 points): Access to any of the other international Netflix libraries we tested grants the VPN an additional 0.1 points.

As the United States is the most popular Netflix region in the world, it’s essential for a top-tier Netflix VPN to access it reliably.

How We Test

We manually connect to a VPN’s US servers and attempt to stream titles exclusive to the American Netflix library. If it streams successfully on all/most servers, it passes the evaluation.

We regularly repeat these tests, allowing us to track every VPN’s performance over time. If a VPN can’t access US Netflix for two consecutive test runs, we adjust its rating.

Rating System

• 0.0: Can’t access US Netflix on any server.
• 0 – 9.9: Varying reliability with US Netflix.
• 10: Works reliably with US Netflix.

Streaming is a data-intensive activity, so your VPN needs to provide fast download speeds to avoid buffering. As you’ll be using a VPN to access Netflix regions from around the world, the VPN’s long-distance speed performance is a key factor.

How We Test

We conduct speed tests using our proprietary speed test tool. We perform 12 individual speed tests from VPN servers located in eight regions: the West and East Coasts of the US, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Japan, South Africa, and the UK.

The final speed rating for each VPN is derived by calculating the average of these 12 test results, ensuring a well-rounded evaluation of its performance.

Rating System

• Download Speed: 80%
• Upload Speed: 10%
• Latency: 10%

A VPN that maintains an average speed loss below 5% scores maximum points, with ratings dropping for slower speeds.

Our speed scale starts at 0.1, indicating significant Netflix streaming interruptions, and maxes out at 10, reflecting a seamless streaming experience.

To stream geo-blocked content across all of your devices, a VPN needs to be compatible with all of them, including more challenging platforms like Roku and game consoles.

How We Test

We test a VPN’s software for all the devices typically used for streaming Netflix, including Fire TV, Android TV, and Apple TV. We also evaluate the effectiveness of any Smart DNS proxy and router configuration for devices like game consoles and Roku.

Rating System

• Fire TV app: 2 points
• Android TV app: 1.75 points
• Apple TV app: 1.5 points
• GPS Spoofing: 0.25 points
• Smart DNS (works with one country): 2 points
• Smart DNS (works with 1+ country): 2.5 points
• Router app: 2 points
• Pre-flashed router available: 1.5 points