Proton VPN Not Working With Netflix

How to fix it

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

1. 1. Restart the app and switch server

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   1. Disconnect and restart the Proton VPN app
   2. Connect to a different server in the same country; each server has its own IP
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Avoid Secure Core

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   1. Turn off Secure Core
   2. Connect to a regular server in the country whose library you want
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. 3. Clear cookies, cache and DNS

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   1. Clear your browser cookies and cache for Netflix
   2. Try a different browser or a private window
   3. Restart your device to clear the DNS cache
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. 4. Update the app and check your plan

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   1. Update Proton VPN to the latest version
   2. Use a paid Proton plan for streaming
   3. If you are on Netflix's Standard with ads plan, the error will not go away with any VPN
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Netflix shows 'You seem to be using an unblocker or proxy' (error code E106 in newer versions), loads the wrong library or won't play.

Why it happens

• Netflix blocked that specific server's IP
• Cookies or cached location data conflict with the VPN location
• Connected to a Secure Core server
• Using the free plan, which has no streaming-optimised servers
• Netflix's ad-supported plan does not support VPN use
• Outdated app

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