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FIX: IPVanish Not Working with Netflix [6 Tested Methods]
The streaming service has restricted the IP address of your VPN server
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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IPVanish not working withNetflixmight seem like a minor inconvenience. However, it’s a known fact thatNetflixusers turned toVPNservices precisely for theirNetflix-unblocking capabilities.
Therefore, noticing that IPVanish stopped working onNetflixcan be sort of a deal-breaker.
Fortunately, we might be able to teach you a trick or two to fix this issue without breaking a sweat.
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How can I fix IPVanish not working with Netflix?
Try another server
One of the most common misconceptions aboutVPNsis 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 USNetflixlibraries, or might even renderNetflixentirely inaccessible.
To avoid situations like that, make sure you connect to appropriate servers (e.g. US servers for USNetflix).
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 headaches.
Clear cached data
Having cached data build-ups on your web browser may trigger some connectivity/functionality issues with some websites, includingNetflix.
This might lead you to believe that IPVanish might not be working withNetflix, 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:
If you’re using theNetflixWindows 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.
Log into Netflix without VPN
For some reason,Netflixcan have a hard time processingVPN-based log-in requests from time to time.
If that’s the case, disconnecting from IPVanish before you log in to yourNetflixaccount should do the trick.
After you manage to log in, you should be able to useNetflixwith IPVanish as usual.
Change and flush DNS
If your Internet Service appears unreliable, switching your DNS service might be a way to see what is the problem. If your ISP is bad at maintaining its DNS servers up and operating with no hitches, you may encounter slow uploads and service while the DNS request gets stuck.
Unfortunately, you still have to flush any lingering old DNS data from your PC, but we’ve got you covered.
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Right-click yourStart Menu.
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SelectNetwork Connections.
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Click theChange adapter optionsbutton.
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Right-click your default Internet connection.
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SelectProperties.
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HighlightInternet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
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Click thePropertiesbutton.
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Select theUse the following DNS server addressesradio button.
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Use8.8.8.8and8.8.4.4in the Preferred, respectively Alternate DNS server fields.
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Click theOKbutton to confirm your settings.
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Now you need to flush the DNS records. To start off, press theStartbutton on your taskbar to open Windows Search.
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Typecmdin the search box and right-click on the first result, then selectRun as Administrator.
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Once Command Prompt opens, type the commands below, each followed by theEnterkey on your keyboard:
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /registerdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
netsh winsock reset
- Restart your PC.
This technique helps you change your DNS from your ISP-assigned one. Oftentimes, 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.
After your PC finishes its boot sequence, make sure to connect to IPVanish and check if it works withNetflix.
If the issue was caused by cached DNS data, everything should be taken care of now, andNetflixshould now work with IPVanish.
Switch protocols
Another misconception is thatVPNprotocols 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 usedVPNprotocols.
However, UDP is better when it comes to streaming video content.
Therefore, if you notice that IPVanish is not working withNetflix, 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.
Use a different VPN
Private Internet Accessis a greatVPNwhen 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:
All things considered, if IPVanish seems to be not working withNetflixany longer, know that there are some things you could do about it.
We recommend that you run through all our suggested fixes and try them one by one.
Try not to skip any of them, as each method targets specific causes for your IPVanish-Netflixincompatibility.
More about the topics:Fix VPN,Netflix connectivity errors
Vlad Constantinescu
Vlad might have a degree in Animal Husbandry and Livestock Management, but he’s currently rocking anything software related, ranging from testing programs to writing in-depth reviews about them.
He spent 3-4 years as a software editor at Softpedia and another year as a VPN specialist before he landed his current job as an author at Windows Report.
In his free time, Vlad enjoys playing guitar, doing jigsaw puzzles, researching cybersecurity, and even having a good read on rainy days.
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