FIX: IPVanish not working with Netflix [6 tested methods]

One of the most common misconceptions about VPNs is that all of their servers work the same way.

This usually leads to customer disappointment when they discover that in reality things are wildly different.

For instance, connecting to a VPN server in Germany wouldn’t be able to unblock US Netflix libraries, or might even render Netflix entirely inaccessible.

To avoid situations like that, make sure you connect to appropriate servers (e.g. US servers for US Netflix).

If you notice that the server you’re on doesn’t work as it should, simply disconnect from it and pick another one.

It doesn’t take too long and might save you a lot of headache.

Having cached data build-ups on your web browser may trigger some connectivity/functionality issues with some websites, including Netflix.

This might lead you to believe that IPVanish might not be working with Netflix, when in fact your web browser triggers this issue.

To avoid this situation clearing your web browser is usually more than sufficient. Here’s how to do this on Chrome:

1. Click the More button (three dots stacked vertically)
2. Select Settings
3. Scroll down until you see the Privacy and security section
4. In this section click the Clear browsing data button
5. Select Cookies and Cached images and files
6. Click Clear data
7. Close and reopen Chrome
8. Connect to IPVanish
9. Head to Netflix
10. Check if you’re still experiencing connection issues

If you’re using the Netflix Windows 10 app, simply uninstall the app from your computer and reinstall it.

Uninstalling the app should also remove any conflicting cached data as well.

After you reinstall it, reconnect to IPVanish and try using the app once more.

1. Log out of your Netflix account
2. Disconnect from IPVanish
3. Restart your web browser
4. Optional: clear your browser data (check method #2 above)
5. Access Netflix once more
6. Log into your account (without being connected to a VPN)
7. Reconnect to the IPVanish VPN server
8. Check if you can use Netflix as intended

For some reason, Netflix can have a hard time processing VPN-based log-in requests from time to time.

If that’s the case, disconnecting from IPVanish before you log in to your Netflix account should do the trick.

After you manage to log in, you should be able to use Netflix with IPVanish as usual.

1. Right-click your Start Menu
2. Select Network Connections
3. Click the Change adapter options button
4. Right-click your default Internet connection
5. Select Properties
6. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
7. Click the Properties button
8. Select the Use the following DNS server addresses radio button
9. Use 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 in the Preferred, respectively Alternate DNS server fields
10. Click the OK button to confirm your settings

This technique helps you change your DNS from your ISP-assigned one. Often times, ISP-assigned DNS addresses are restricted.

Turning to a public one such as Google Public DNS (the one we used above) usually circumvents these limitations.

Unfortunately, you still have to flush any lingering old DNS data from your PC, but we’ve got you covered.

Here’s how to flush DNS records on your Windows 10 PC:

1. Launch an elevated instance of CMD
2. Type the commands below, each followed by the Enter key on your keyboard:
   • ipconfig /flushdns
   • ipconfig /registerdns
   • ipconfig /release
   • ipconfig /renew
   • netsh winsock reset
3. Restart your PC

After your PC finishes its boot sequence, make sure to connect to IPVanish and check if it works with Netflix.

If the issue was caused by cached DNS data, everything should be taken care of now, and Netflix should now work with IPVanish.

Another misconception is that VPN protocols are all the same, when in fact they’re wildly different.

Even OpenVPN TCP is different from OpenVPN UDP. Not a coincidence is the fact that these two are the most used VPN protocols.

However, UDP is better when it comes to streaming video content.

Therefore, if you notice that IPVanish is not working with Netflix, you might want to change the protocol.

By default, IPVanish uses IKEv2, so you might want to go through all protocols until you reach one that works for you.

1. Buy a new VPN subscription (we recommend Private Internet Access)
2. Download and install the new VPN on your PC
3. Launch the VPN client
4. Log in to your account
5. Connect to an appropriate server (e.g. US server for US Netflix)
6. Enjoy streaming your favorite content on Netflix

Private Internet Access is a great VPN when it comes to streaming video content.

Besides its ability to gracefully dodge geo-restrictions, PIA also offers more than 22,000 fast servers all around the world.

Check out PIA’s main features:

• More than 22,000 high-speed servers worldwide
• Strict no-logging policy
• Built-in kill switch
• Military-grade encryption
• Can unblock various websites (e.g. Netflix, Amazon Prime)
• Private DNS on all its servers