Netflix Ups Its VPN Blocking Efforts to Tackle the Problem of Bypassing Restrictions

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Netflix Ups Its VPN Blocking Efforts to Tackle the Problem of Bypassing Restrictions
August 12, 2021
https://www.technadu.com/netflix-up...tackle-problem-bypassing-restrictions/294563/

Netflix is now blocking residential IP addresses used by some VPNs as a workaround to detection.

This is an aggressive approach that seems to have caused collateral damage even to non-VPN users.

Inevitably, irate users turn to other platforms instead or even turn to actual piracy.

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Netflix, the American streaming giant, is making additional efforts to block VPNs more effectively and put an end to people bypassing geographical restrictions. This has been going on for years now, but Netflix has just added residential IP addresses in its checks, which have been deployed by VPN tools as a way to trick the service.

According to TorrentFreak, this effort is underway, as many users report having suddenly lost access to previously available content.
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Netflix cares so much about the use of VPN tools because broadcasting rights have strict rules in what has to do with geographical access, so some countries should get different content libraries than others, and there shouldn’t be a way around this.
As it seems, blocking residential IP addresses is a bit overboard, as some reports indicate there are collateral damage issues now.
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Seeing Netflix taking the risk by enforcing stricter measures is a sign they’re succumbing to rightsholders’ pressure. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have a reason to make things harder for their subscribers in such a competitive market.

Using a VPN on Netflix isn’t illegal per se, but it is against the platform’s terms of service, so you could get a warning for it (although highly unlikely). This is why, in order to help you enjoy the most out of the subscription you’re paying to Netflix, we have compiled a list of the most common issues you may face with a VPN on the popular streaming platform, and also a detailed guide on how to bypass the imposed blocks.
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Palancar · Aug 16, 2021

For those that travel the globe alot, but are Americans by residence, you do have a completely safe option. You can setup a VPN server on a computer in your house and then log in from anywhere in the world with ample bandwidth. Your exit IP will be YOUR personal ISP IP making Netflix never question the connection in any way. This is a factor for road warriors.

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