Netflix is the most popular and widely used OTT streaming platform. People can stream their favourite entertainment, whether a show or a movie. Anyone can stream videos or watch movies from anywhere and at any time. There’s nothing worse than signing up for a VPN, connecting to a server, getting ready for a new show, and then getting a proxy error. The main reason why your VPN is not working with Netflix is because Netflix is blocking the IP address.
Some shows are only available for viewing in certain countries due to licensing. In some areas, a person who has a license to broadcast or stream a show or movie on Netflix may. Therefore, Netflix cannot include content in that particular country’s library even if it appears in another country.
Meanwhile, when you see the streaming error, it means that Netflix has determined that you are using a VPN and blocked it. Resulting in the issue not working within the Netflix app. Fortunately, the problem can be resolved by trying some troubleshooting tricks.
Troubleshooting tips to fix Netflix VPN not working issue:
In case your VPN had been blocked and you are getting into the Netflix application, or the app is not working, check out the troubleshooting tips mentioned below:
- Clean the Cache data and cookies:
The first thing you can do is clear all the Cache data and cookies from your device as it can help download some corrupted files, which can cause glitches within the Streaming service resulting in the app not working.
- Try a different browser:
If clearing the Cache data doesn’t work, you can try using a different browser. Try to open Netflix on a different browser. For instance, if you use Chrome, try other browsers such as Firefox or Brave.
- Stream Netflix on your PC:
It depends on the libraries you are accessing. VPN works better with Netflix on a PC or laptop rather than a smartphone.
- Change if the network admin is blocking Netflix:
If you are unable to access the Netflix application, then the network administration is blocking the Netflix application. To fix the issue, change the network settings if you are only the admin, and use another network.
- Disable IPv6:
This method offers no guarantee whether it will work or not. But still, you can try this method if you need help fixing the streaming error on Netflix.
- Go to the Menu, then go to Settings.
- Here choose Network & Internet.
- Scroll down to Advanced Network Settings and select Change Adapter options.
- Find the adapter you are connected to. Right-click and choose Properties.
- Find Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6). Untick it.
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