How to watch U.S. Netflix with a VPN

Secure, throttle-free solution for Netflix’s largest library. Get set up and working in under five minutes.

Stream U.S. Netflix TV and movies* on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV Stick, and more.

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Get a VPN and watch American Netflix in 3 quick steps

Step 1

How to sign up for ExpressVPN

Sign up for ExpressVPN and its blazing-fast service.

Step 2

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Select a secure U.S. VPN server location.

Step 3

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Log in to your Netflix account.

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Get the fastest speeds for Netflix streaming

The ExpressVPN apps for Windows and Mac feature the Speed Test, which checks the latency and download speed of each VPN server location and ranks them by speed index.

To find the fastest VPN server location for Netflix streaming, run the Speed Test while disconnected from the VPN, then choose the U.S. server location with the highest speed index.

Different download speeds when connected to a VPN can result in different Netflix video qualities.

Here are Netflix’s speed recommendations:

Netflix Speed and Quality Recommendations
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FAQ: How to watch Netflix on a VPN

* ExpressVPN is optimized to work with Netflix so you can enjoy online privacy and security all the time, without the VPN interfering. It should not be used as a means of copyright circumvention. We cannot see or control what you do while connected to our service, so you are responsible for complying with our Terms of Service, your content provider’s terms, and any applicable laws.

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Unblock Netflix throttling by ISPs

As video streaming services like Netflix have gotten more popular, some internet service providers (ISPs) have started inspecting data packets and intentionally restricting customers’ bandwidth if they see Netflix traffic.

A VPN solves this problem by shielding your traffic in an encrypted tunnel. ISPs can’t read your traffic, so they can’t discriminate based on content. The result is faster download speeds and no buffering.

Learn about how to unblock Netflix bandwidth throttling with a VPN.

Why use ExpressVPN?

Use any device

With VPN apps for all your devices, you can browse from your desk, couch, or bus seat.

Unlimited bandwidth

You can binge-watch your favorite Netflix series to your heart’s content. We won’t stop you.

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The ExpressVPN Support Team is available around the clock via live chat and email.

Servers at home and abroad

ExpressVPN has server locations in the UK, the U.S., Canada, and more—105 countries in all.

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