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How to Get Access to U.S Netflix

Feb 02, 2022

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Netflix has become the outright leader of the worldwide entertainment industry. Everyone’s talking about it, and there are millions of Netflix users around the globe. It’s cheap  and it allows you to stream thousands of movies, TV shows, and documentaries.

However, you may have noticed that you have access to different titles that  other countries do. For example, if you’re outside of the United States, you may not be able to see some of the most popular shows that they have in the U.S.

This can be really frustrating, especially if you see everyone talking about it on social media. However, luckily for you, there is a way that you can get access to U.S Netflix content. You can use these VPNs to help you to access new titles on Netflix. If you don’t know what a VPN is or how it works, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

Why is U.S Netflix Different?


You may be wondering why there are different titles in the U.S compared to the rest of the world. It might be frustrating to many Netflix users who pay the same monthly fee yet don’t have access to certain movies or TV shows that you would have access to in the United States.

However, there is a very good reason why some titles might not be available on your Netflix app. It all comes down to the licensing rights that Netflix can acquire from the movies and TV shows in question.

Essentially Netflix can only show some TV shows and M ovies in specific regions because of licensing issues. Ultimately it comes down to the rules they have to follow in order to be able to stream entertainment content for their users.

So how does Netflix know if I’m in the wrong region? The Netflix website and app is able to pinpoint your physical location by using your IP address. An IP address is a unique identifier that websites use to identify your device and its location on the internet.

If you access a website from a different country, your IP address will be a dead giveaway and the content you are trying to access will be geo-blocked, short for geographical blocking. You may have come across geo-blocking in the past where you’ve been met with an error message stating: “this content is not available in your region”.

What is a VPN?


Luckily there is still a way that you can access U.S Netflix titles even if you’re not in the country. All you need to do is learn how to change your IP address and trick the website into thinking that you’re accessing it from within the United States.

The best way to do this is by using a premium VPN to connect to a global server inside the United States. A VPN or virtual private network may be a cybersecurity tool first and foremost, but one of its features will help you to access content that has been geo-blocked.

A VPN is able to encrypt your internet connection, which will hide anything that you’re doing on your device, giving you unrivalled privacy and security. However, a VPN will also mask your location by allowing you to change your IP address to a different one in another country or city around the world.

Doing so will allow you to access Netflix titles that aren’t available in your own country. You’ll even see adverts from the country that you’re connected to. For example, if you connect to a VPN server in the Middle East, you’ll see Arabic TV shows and movies as well as Arabic adverts on your browser.

How to Use a VPN to Stream U.S Netflix


You might be wary of VPNs, but now that you know what they are, it’s time to learn how you can safely install a premium VPN on your device and get access to new Netflix titles that you have never seen before. It’s incredibly simple, and you can follow our quick step-by-step guide below;

  1. Find a VPN provider. Each VPN is unique and has different advantages and disadvantages. If you’re using a VPN just for Netflix, you should always check if the VPN in question is compatible with Netflix. Some VPN providers do not allow you to access Netflix using their VPN.

  2. Install the VPN on your device. Premium VPNs are available on all major app stores and you can easily find them. Alternatively, you can also install the VPN directly from the provider’s website if you’re having trouble finding it on your local app store.

  3. Create an account with the VPN provider. You can do this following the simple steps on the screen. You’ll need to create an account and subscribe to the VPN in order to use it.

  4. Activate your VPN and connect to one of the global servers in the United States . As long as your VPN is connected and running your device will be able to access U.S Netflix so make sure to leave it running while you’re on Netflix or you will be kicked off the website. You can set your VPN to connect automatically once your device connects to an internet connection, which is always a good idea.

  5. Enjoy U.S Netflix! 


Ẅhy Choose a Premium VPN?


You may have noticed that we keep mentioning premium VPNs, and this is for good reason. While you research which VPN is the best for you to use to watch Netflix, you may come across some free VPNs. It’s tempting to use these to save money, but it’s not recommended. Free VPNs come with several drawbacks that will affect your viewing experience on Netflix. You can see these important disadvantages below;

  • Free VPNs usually have speed limits. The majority of free VPNs will impose a speed limit on their connection. This will cause your Netflix app to automatically drop the video quality, and in some cases, you may experience a lot of buffering even if you have a good connection.

  • Free VPNs have bandwidth limitations. The majority of free VPNs have a daily data cap that will prevent you from watching Netflix. Most free VPNs set their data limits at 500 MB per day, and streaming Netflix can take up to 1.2 GB per hour. In other words, you’ll be lucky to get more than half an hour’s worth of streaming with a free VPN.

  • Free VPNs have a limited selection of global servers to choose from. The global server that you connect to will determine your IP address and the Netflix region you will be able to access. The majority of free VPNs have a limited selection of these servers, and most of them don’t feature a U.S server either.

  • Free VPNs are often not legitimate and can be run by a dangerous third-party


However, if you would like to try a VPN before you buy a subscription, some VPNs such as SurfShark offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you’re looking for the countries that have the biggest Netflix library around the world, the answers might surprise you!

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