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VPN Not Working With Netflix, Disney+ or Hulu? Start Here
Proxy errors, black screens and endless buffering on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu and Max, with fixes for every major US service
Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and the big American services all use the same basic trick to spot a VPN: they keep lists of IP addresses that belong to VPN companies and block them. When your server lands on one of those lists, you get a proxy error, a black screen or a catalogue that suddenly looks different.
Most of the time the fix is quick. A fresh server, a cleared cache or the official app gets you going again. Some services, like Hulu and Peacock, also check your payment details and account region, so a VPN alone isn't always enough. Each guide below explains what that service checks and what actually works.
Last updated 7 October 2026 by Thomas Richard, Editor. How we keep guides accurate
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- Netflix VPN Not Working? 7 Fixes for the Proxy Error
Stuck on Netflix's proxy error or a library full of Originals with your VPN on, here are seven fixes that get the right catalogue back
- Prime Video VPN Not Working? 7 Fixes to Get Watching
Prime Video showing a VPN or proxy error? A server switch and cleared cookies fix most cases, and these seven steps cover the rest
- Disney+ VPN Not Working? Fix the Block or Region Mismatch
Disney+ refusing to play with your VPN on usually comes down to one of two problems, and this guide shows you how to spot yours and fix it fast
- Hulu VPN Not Working? Every Fix for Watching Abroad
Hulu spotting your VPN every time? It's one of the toughest services to unblock, so here's every fix, plus how to find Hulu shows on Disney+ instead
- Max VPN Not Working? How to Get HBO Max Streaming Again
Max blocking your VPN with a region error? Switch servers, clear cookies and follow these steps to get HBO Max playing again, plus what's new in the UK
- Apple TV+ VPN Not Working? Why Your Apple ID Matters
Apple TV+ still blocked with your VPN on? Your Apple ID country matters as much as your IP address, and here's how to fix both from abroad
- Paramount+ VPN Not Working? Get Streaming Again Fast
Paramount+ blocking your VPN? Connect before you open it, switch servers and use a private window, the combination that sorts it for most people
- Peacock VPN Not Working? Get Live Sport and Shows Back
Peacock blocking your VPN just before kick-off? Switch US servers, clear cookies or change protocol to get your shows and live sport back
- Watch US Live TV Abroad: Sling TV, YouTube TV and Fubo
Sling TV, YouTube TV or Fubo blocking you the moment you leave the US? Here's how subscribers keep watching abroad, plus the payment rules a VPN can't fix
- Starz, MGM+, AMC+ and More Not Working Abroad? Fix It
Starz, MGM+, AMC+, Lionsgate+, Bravo or Acorn TV blocking you abroad? One set of VPN fixes, plus each service's quirks, gets you watching again
- Free US Streaming VPN Not Working? Pluto TV, Tubi, Fandango
Pluto TV, Tubi or Fandango saying you're outside the US with your VPN on? Here's why free services still check, and the fixes that get you watching
- Discovery+ VPN Not Working? Quick Fixes That Get You In
Discovery+ not loading with your VPN? It's one of the easier UK services to unblock, and these quick fixes get most people back in within a minute
- Crunchyroll or HIDIVE VPN Not Working? Get Your Anime Back
Crunchyroll's anime library changes from country to country, so if your VPN is blocked or a show has vanished, here's how to pick the right server
- Mubi VPN Not Working? Find the Film, Then Watch It
The film you want isn't on your Mubi, or your VPN gets a location error, so here is how to find which country has it and connect there
Not sure which guide you need? Our free VPN troubleshooter asks a few quick questions and points you to the right fix, and the IP address checker shows what location websites can see.
Our recommendations
The Best VPNs for Netflix and US Streaming
If the fixes above didn’t work, the problem is usually the VPN itself. Not all providers are equal at unblocking streaming services. These are the ones we recommend, based on their streaming track record, features and value.
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Widely rated among the most consistent VPNs for BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Disney+, and the harder UK services. Reliable, fast, and works on up to ten devices at once.
Consistently among the fastest in independent speed tests, and competitively priced. A strong choice if speed, picture quality, or smart TV streaming matters to you.
The most affordable of our three picks. Still unblocks all the major streaming services, and the price makes it a sensible starting point if you're new to VPNs.
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