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With the help of a virtual private network, you can watch all the Netflix content you want, from wherever you are in the world. Using Netflix with a VPN can make it look like you're at home even when you're traveling overseas. Here's how to do it, with one caveat.

Though Netflix does make certain efforts to block VPN use on its platform, the streaming provider doesn't appear to be aggressively blocking limited VPN use. Regardless, you should always consider Netflix's terms of use, because terms can change at any time and the company can terminate your account if it detects abuse. We don't encourage people to violate their user agreements.

This works because, when you connect to a VPN server, your IP address changes to the address of the VPN server you're connecting through. Your real IP address and physical location are hidden from Netflix in the process. Netflix, for all intents and purposes, will therefore register your location as the location of the VPN server you're connecting through and will deliver the content it makes available in that country.

We can't guarantee that it will work for you 100% of the time, though, because Netflix does its best to block known VPN IP addresses and uses other methods to preclude its customers from using VPNs to unblock geographically restricted content on its site. But most mainstream VPNs -- especially our top picks -- are usually reliably capable of providing access to Netflix.

Also, keep in mind that while it isn't necessarily illegal to use a VPN to thwart geo-blocking (unless using a VPN is illegal in your country), Netflix could still potentially suspend or terminate your account if it determines you've violated its terms of service. So proceed at your own risk. That said, we haven't heard of any reports of people's accounts being terminated for using a VPN to unblock Netflix content.

This article is written in layman's terms for non-tech-savvy travelers trying to become more tech-savvy. You'll learn about VPNs and how to use one to watch US Netflix overseas and keep your personal information secure while connected to public WiFi hotspots.

Have you ever been traveling internationally and tried to get a dose of your favorite home-style laughs with Steve Carell by watching The Office (US), only to discover that the title isn't available on Netflix in Costa Rica (or Indonesia, or Thailand, etc)?

That's because streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime have licensing deals with networks that are restrictive by geographic regions. So just because all eight thousand seasons of Family Guy are available to watch on US Netflix, doesn't mean they will be available in a different country. On the flip side of the coin though, sometimes it works to your advantage, like if you've exhausted your country's content library and are looking for some new titles, because titles can come out FASTER in other countries than in the USA. For example, I was able to watch Wolf of Wall Street on Netflix in Costa Rica about a year before it became available for streaming in Netflix USA. Other times there's just a different selection in general.

Easy! You just use a VPN, also known as a Virtual Private Network, to reroute your Internet traffic to the USA from wherever you are in the world, and then to Netflix's servers so that they think you're in the States when you're actually in a country your friends have never heard of.

Proxy means substitute. A proxy lets you go online under a different IP address identity. It's a form of a VPN. So for all intensive purposes of this article, we're talking about the same thing here.

There are two ways I'm going to explain to you today. The first is to use a VPN that is still able to bypass Netflix's proxy restrictions, which I'm guessing is doing so by limiting the number of people who can use a dedicated IP address to watch Netflix so that it doesn't sound the shared IP alarms. And the second is to create your own VPN. But first, let me briefly dive into what a VPN is, how they work, and why they matter to travelers. Then I'll recommend a few VPNs that will work for your needs and still work with Netflix. (Or you can skip ahead.) And lastly I'll show you how to make your own for free (if you still have a home with Internet access back in the USA).

If you're going to use a VPN for the security reasons mentioned above, you may as well choose one that works with Netflix so that you can have your cake and stream it too. To save you time, I researched some of the best VPNs on the market to determine which ones could still be used to watch Netflix as of February 2018. There are definitely others available, but do you really need 20 options? Try these top 5 first and see if they satisfy your needs and your price range. The reviews on all of these VPNs were positive, however, please drop a comment and let me know if your particular experience varies so that I can update the list accordingly. If you find that a VPN service listed below does not work as expected, they all come with a money back guarantees (although the number of days vary).

NordVPN is the number one rated VPN on the market by a ton of major tech publications and top of my list. Their price is right and they specifically advertise that they can be used for watching Netflix. Aside from that, they offer a host of features for businesses and consumers. If you were going to start anywhere, NordVPN is a good place.

Private VPN is an easy to use and extremely affordable VPN that has more servers than any other VPN listed here with over 3000+ servers in 55+ countries. Their annual price puts them at $54/year and they advertise on their site that they work with Netflix.

ExpressVPN is a mid-priced option for a VPN that won't set you back more than a Benjamin each year, works with Netflix, has a healthy amount of worldwide servers, and an extremely high encryption 4096-bit encryption rate.

StrongVPN is another top rated and affordable VPN for travelers with over 12,000 positive reviews and it won't set you back more $70/year on their annual plan. As noted about Buffered above, they don't specifically advertise Netflix on their site but I've been informed that they go out of their way to provide US IP addresses that still work.

Last but not least, TorGuard has a whopping 3000+ servers across 55+ countries (like PrivateVPN also). Sounds impressive, but I only need a few that work. ? They also offer an anonymous e-mail package starting at $6.95/month, or you can bundle the e-mail and VPN for less than buying them individually.

Any of the VPNs above will work for an international traveler like yourself. I specifically had you in mind when I perused the Internet in search of the best VPN for travelers. However, if you've got specific requirements outside of watching Netflix, writing your blog, doing online banking, logging onto social media, or other day to day tasks, leave a comment with what you need to do and I'll try my best to facilitate.

Unfortunately, none that I've found. But if you know of one and are reading this, please let me know in the comments. The problem with free VPNs is that each server is often flooded with users, so they become instant red flags to Netflix and Hulu. So typically if you do find a free VPN that works, it won't work for very long. The paid VPNs are going to be able to afford to switch up their IP addresses as needed or minimize the amount of people on each server. There are a number of other reasons to go with a paid versus a free VPN, but this article is about Netflix so I'll leave it at that.

Not a clue. As far as I know they are legal in most countries, but I can't tell you with certainty if they are legal in every country around the world. Like China for example? Careful. North Korea? Kim Jong-Unlikely. Be sure to do your own due diligence before using your VPN in whatever country you visit. Just because the tool itself may be legal doesn't mean everything you do on it will be legal. So a general rule of thumb: don't be a dumbass.

Essentially a VPN is just connecting you from one computer to another in the USA and then using that second computer to route your traffic. It's also encrypting your traffic, but if all you care about is the routing part, you can do that yourself. All you need is a computer back home in the US that stays turned on and is permanently connected to the Internet. Windows actually has the built-in ability to function as VPN server using point-to-point tunneling protocol (PPTP). Routing your Internet traffic from a public WiFi hotspot through your home network is still going to be more secure than just using the Wifi hotspot even if you're not encrypting the data.

Windows 10 and previous versions of Windows have a feature called Incoming Connection that enables you to set up a VPN server to connect remotely to your home network and then access the Internet from there. For step-by-step instructions for Windows 10, visit the geniuses at Pure Infotech via that link.

Apple offers a program called Mac OS Server for $19.99 (okay technically not free, but a one-time purchase) that turns your computer into a server. Once you have that program, you can follow the step-by-step instructions provided by iMore on how to use the program to create your own VPN.

The reality is that most of you, including myself, aren't going to go with the option of setting up your own VPN to save the equivalent of $6/month when you could just pay for one and be done with it. The process is a bit technical in nature and it also opens new kinds of security issues by allowing remote access to your home network. I'd rather make all that someone else's problem by paying for a VPN while simultaneously avoiding the problem of my US computer shutting off from a power surge and losing my VPN when I need it most. So that's why I glossed over the instructions. The links provided will get you properly setup though if you decide to go that route.

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