Mullvad Not Working With Netflix

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Try other servers in the same country

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   1. Open Switch location and expand the country
   2. Try several individual servers; one may not be flagged yet
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Clear Netflix data

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   1. In the browser, clear cookies and cache for netflix.com, or clear the Netflix app's data
   2. Reconnect to Mullvad first, then reopen Netflix
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. 3. Exclude Netflix with split tunneling

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   1. Open Settings > Split tunneling
   2. Add the Netflix app or browser you stream with
   3. Netflix then uses your normal connection and home library
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. 4. Use a streaming-focused VPN for streaming

   1. If you need foreign libraries, compare NordVPN, ExpressVPN or Surfshark, which test and maintain streaming servers
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Netflix shows 'You seem to be using an unblocker or proxy' (or a newer 'VPN or proxy' message), loads endlessly, or shows only your home library.

Why it happens

• Netflix blocks IP ranges it associates with VPN traffic, and Mullvad IPs are shared
• Mullvad has no streaming-optimized servers
• Cached location data in the Netflix app or browser contradicts the VPN IP

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