This VPN thinks it might have a solution to Netflix password sharing ban
NordVPN allows traffic routing functionality with its free-to-use Meshnet network
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The long-awaitedNetflix’s password sharing crackdownfinally hit multiple countries worldwide on May 23, with more regions likely to follow.
At the time of writing, users who share their subscription outside their household in the UK, US, Australia, Singapore, Brazil, Mexico and some European nations like Italy and France are likely to have already received the warning email. Netflix gives you two options: kick your friends off your account, or upgrade the subscription by paying an additional fee.
Well, neither option is ideal for those used to buddying up to access the giant streaming service. Luckily, one of the most popularVPN servicesaround has a solution to this problem. Keep reading as we explain howNordVPN’sMeshnetfeature may be able to get you watching anywhere.
How to connect to friends' Wi-Fi with NordVPN
Those familiar with the world of virtual private networks already know that aVPNis security software used to spoof people’sIP addresseither for better privacy or bypass geo-restrictions online. The latter is exactly the reason why thebest Netflix VPNshave increasingly become popular among users looking to keep up with their favorite shows when traveling abroad.
However, if a service prohibits account sharing, it would not be enough to connect to a server located in the same country where the subscription has been issued. What’s then needed to keep accessing your friend’s Netflix account is for you to be browsing under the same internet connection, with that specific IP.
NordVPN Meshnet allows users to create a mesh network where up to 60 devices can be connected to the same Wi-Fi simultaneously. That’s perfect for team working remotely or, as in this case, for accessing online services enforcing IP address-based restrictions.
Put it simply, Meshnet solves the problem around the need of different devices to be physically present at the exact location to have the same Wi-Fi coverage and IP address.
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NordVPN Meshnet works by routing traffic across the different devices connected into the mesh network. This means that not only will everyone appear to be browsing from the same IP address, but the connection between devices will be also encrypted for better privacy and security.
Activating the advanced feature is pretty easy, too. Head to the Meshnet tab after logging in on your NordVPN app to send invitations to other friends with active NordVPN subscriptions. Alternatively, you can connect to a friend’s device in the connections panel.
All devices that support the NordVPN app, including Android TV, can be connected as external devices. While only Windows, macOS and Linux devices can be used as exit nodes, moreoperating systemsshould soon be available, too.
Things get even better considering that Meshnet is now completelyfree to use for all Nord’s subscribers, with NordVPN currently being at the top of our chart as a reliableNetflix VPN.
Other NordVPN Meshnet use cases
Besides routing internet traffic and helping users access services enforcing IP address-based restrictions, Meshnet opens up to many other benefits and possibilities.
“In the beginning, most of the users were tech enthusiasts, but little by little, more people discovered functionalities and convenient ways to use Meshnet, from gaming to accessing other devices remotely,” NordVPN’s Product Strategy lead Vykintas Maknickas told TechRadar in March.
Below are the most popular use cases:
Chiara is a multimedia journalist committed to covering stories to help promote the rights and denounce the abuses of the digital side of life—wherever cybersecurity, markets and politics tangle up.She mainly writes news, interviews and analysis on data privacy, online censorship, digital rights, cybercrime, and security software, with a special focus on VPNs, for TechRadar Pro, TechRadar and Tom’s Guide. Got a story, tip-off or something tech-interesting to say? Reach out to chiara.castro@futurenet.com
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