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Can't stream netflix with OpenVPN + VPS?
Hi all,
I just got started using BigFootServers and set up OpenVPN on my server. I'm able to connect to OpenVPN from my laptop and phone mostly without issues, it's great!
My one problem is Netflix streaming. When I go on Netflix and try to stream, I see "You seem to be using an unblocker or proxy. Please turn off any of these services and try again. For more help, visit netflix.com/proxy." Why does Netflix think this? Is it because they can tell my IP belongs to a commercial datacenter and not a residency? Is there any way for me to get around this? Do any VPS providers allow you to stream on Netflix?
I live in the US and the server is in the US, so it's frustrating I can't (legally) stream Netflix!
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Visit https://netflix.com/proxy
How can they tell I'm using OpenVPN? I thought the point of OpenVPN is it is very difficult for a website to detect that I'm using a VPN. Is it just that I'm using a datacenter IP?
Yes.
There are a lot of posts here asking for providers that use residential IPs. Try to find them using the forum search function or Google. Good look.
If you use a well known company/datacenter, you are likely to have issues. I have seen people have better success with with companies as small as mom and pop shops. Cost more, but works better.
If anyone knows of any major providers that do not experience this issue, please share as I would also like to know.
Why are you using a VPN then?
He could be trying to slack @ work.
He would have a better chance setting up a VPN from his own home then.
I was wondering the same thing!
Haven't you seen the commercials? VPN is the in thing.
Actually I'm pretty sure OP is using a VPN because he doesn't have a broadband connection or a need to bypassing deep packet inspection. Millennials .
If he doesn't have broadband then surely connecting via VPN will hinder rather than help?
Won't comment on Millennials as I don't have anything nice to say about (the majority though not all of) them.
@lazyt Clever advert, I'm (almost) tempted to sign up myself :-)
Netflix banned your data center...
Try using ipv6. That is more likely to work than ipv4.
Netlix actively blocks any IPs used by datacenters or not used by residential ISPs. It only takes a few months before any new block get blocked. Even if you get around it, it will get shut down soon. VPN to what they see as residential is the only solution.