Unblocking the Netflix content for the United States, Germany, France or the United Kingdom is possible when connected to each individual Optimized servers, which you'll be able to locate in the CyberGhost app.
Note: If for example, the connection is established the server Optimized for Netflix US but instead Netflix Germany needs to be unblocked, disconnect from the server designed to unblock Netflix US, and establish a new connection to the server designed to unblock Netflix Germany.
Windows - CyberGhost | MacOS - CyberGhost | Linux - CyberGhost CLI | iOS - CyberGhost | Android - CyberGhost
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Windows - CyberGhost
For the purpose of this example, Netflix US is the program unblocked via the CyberGhost software for Windows:
Note: Netflix US content is unblocked via the Optimized server for Netflix US however - the requirement is that a Netflix US account is needed.
* Where owning a Netflix subscription purchased from a different country, connecting to Netflix US via CyberGhost, the portfolio displayed is the portfolio for the country where the subscription is purchased from - in spite of connecting to the Optimized server for Netflix US.
Step 1 out of 2: With CyberGhost VPN software opened, click the 'Expand' button in the left side of the app to open the extended program view;
Step 2 out of 2: Click 'For streaming' on the left side menu > select the "Optimized for Netflix US" and double click it in order to Connect.
Final note: With the VPN displaying "VPN Connected" - you can now minimize the CyberGhost software, open your preferred browser and stream Netflix directly in your preferred browser.
Tips and Tricks:
- The recommendation is to use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox by also clearing the history, cache, and cookies;
- Stream directly from your browser, not by using third-party software or by using the Netflix program(software);
- The server may be grayed out, showing "FULL" - it does not mean that there is a malfunction but a protection measure to avoid the server being overcrowded.
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macOS - CyberGhost
macOS 10.15 Catalina, macOS 10.14 Mojave, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, macOS 10.12 Sierra
For the purpose of this example, Netflix US is the program unblocked via the CyberGhost 7 software for macOS:
Step 1 out of 2: With CyberGhost VPN software opened, click the 'Expand' button in the top left side of the app to open the extended program view;
Step 2 out of 2: On the left side menu - choose "For Streaming" > scroll through the list of available choices and choose the program which needs to be unblocked.
For the scope of this article, the server "Optimized for Netflix US" is displayed.
Final note: With the VPN displaying "VPN Connected" - you can now minimize the CyberGhost software, open your preferred browser and stream Netflix directly in the browser.
Tips and Tricks:
- Stream directly from your browser, not by using a third party software or by using the Netflix program(software);
- The server may be grayed out, showing "FULL" - it does not mean that there is a malfunction but a protection measure to avoid the server being overcrowded. The fix is to wait for new slots to be available as new connections can be established after.
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Linux - CyberGhost CLI application
For the compatible releases of Linux that work with the CLI CyberGhost application, confirm with the information displayed in the Account Dashboard
The United States is the country that is exemplified in this part of the article and everything is displayed after CyberGhost has been properly installed on your Linux machine.
Step 1 out of 2: Once Terminal opened, run the command: sudo cyberghostvpn --streaming --country-code US which will display all the streaming choices for the United States;
Step 2 out of 2: In order to unblock Netflix, the command is:
sudo cyberghostvpn --streaming 'Netflix US' --country-code US --connect
Final note: Writing Netflix US as the opposite of 'Netflix US' will deliver two different and opposite results.
Tips and Tricks:
- To ensure that the correct arguments(parameters) are used, consult the FAQ section where further documentation is provided.
- Seeing the compatible Linux versions is possible within the Account Dashboard > My devices
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iOS
Step 1 out of 3: With CyberGhost VPN already installed on your iOS device(iPhone or iPad), tap the bubble labeled with 'Best location' right in the middle of the CyberGhost app for iOS
Step 2 out of 3: Opening the list of all the countries available switches to the 'Streaming' tab. The streaming tab will display all the streaming programs that are unblocked with the CyberGhost app for iOS.
Step 3 out of 3: All the separate servers Optimized for each service, in particular, are displayed in the 'Streaming' tab. Choose United States - Optimized for Netflix US*.
* Differentiating between servers is possible by looking at the description below each country name.
Final note: With CyberGhost displaying "VPN Connected!' - you can now minimize the CyberGhost app, open your preferred browser and stream Netflix directly in your preferred browser.
Tips and Tricks:
- Choosing the United States under the tab "All' will not unblock Netflix US. It is imperative that switching to the 'Streaming' tab is accomplished.
- With the VPN enabled, casting to Chromecast or other devices will not be possible as the VPN tunnel is end-to-end and the connection is not 3 way.
- Streaming will be accomplished only to the device where the VPN tunnel is established from.
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Android
Step 1 out of 3: With CyberGhost VPN already installed on your Android device(phone or tablet), tap the bubble labeled with 'Best location' right in the middle of the CyberGhost app for Android.
Step 2 out of 3: Opening the list of all the countries available switches to the 'Streaming' tab. The streaming tab will display all the streaming programs that are unblocked with the CyberGhost app for Android.
Step 3 out of 3: All the separate servers Optimized for each service, in particular, are displayed in the 'Streaming' tab. Choose United States - Optimized for Netflix US*.
* Differentiating between servers is possible by looking at the description below each country name.
Final note: With CyberGhost displaying "VPN Connected!' - you can now minimize the CyberGhost app, open your preferred browser, and stream Netflix directly in your preferred browser.
Tips and Tricks:
- Choosing the United States under the tab "All' will not unblock Netflix US. It is imperative that switching to the 'Streaming' tab is accomplished.
- With the VPN enabled, casting to Chromecast or other devices will not be possible as the VPN tunnel is end-to-end and the connection is not 3 way.
- Streaming will be accomplished only to the device where the VPN tunnel is established from.
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Troubleshooting
Q: When connected to CyberGhost, Netflix US is telling me(detecting) that I am using a Proxy or an unblocker. What do I do now?
A: As a rule of thumb, make sure to use the Optimized server for Netflix US. Should the Optimized server for Netflix is showing "full" - picking a server that is based in the United States but Optimized for a different streaming service, will not help in unblocking Netflix US. Allow time, usually 10 minutes, for more slots to be available and then connect.
Q: I am using my phone/tablet and casting/mirroring to my TV but the screen is black and does not play.
A: The VPN connection is not 3 ways and casting/mirroring to other devices will not share the connection to other devices, for example a TV and installing CyberGhost on your TV is needed. Connecting the VPN directly from the TV is the only correct approach.
Q: Connection is established to the Optimized server for Netflix US but the contents are not for the US but for the same country.
A: The current policy of Netflix is that the content displayed is the content for the country where the Netflix subscription is purchased from. As in this way, Netflix limits the content to the originating country, not the IP where the connection is established. An additional Netflix US subscription would be needed. If you are a US resident and traveling outside of the US, only the US portfolio will be unblocked.
Q: I am using IPv6 but not IPv4. What can CyberGhost do ?
A: In such cases, either contact Support at support@cyberghost.ro or disable IPv6 and enable IPv4 only.
Q: My device is FireStick/FireTV but cannot manage to stream properly. What do I do now ?
A: First things first, make sure that the FireStick is the 2nd generation and/or the FireTV is Fire OS 4.6. As 1st generation Fire Stick devices are not compatible due to the lower performance levels and to meet performance output and stability aspects, high processing power is needed. Where 1st generation devices do not compute the high processing power needed to operate the VPN and this will result in an unstable connection and low-performance output.
Q: Using CyberGhost still causes high buffering time. Why ?
A: Depending on various factors, for the best troubleshooting steps, we recommend to contact Support at: support@cyberghost.ro
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