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TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing extra Netflix libraries. Unblock U.S. Netflix with ExpressVPN.


The annoying thing about Netflix is that it only provides access to the movies and shows from your location's content library. There's a whole world of content out there, and you deserve access to it all.

If you're looking to access extra Netflix libraries from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to unblock U.S. Netflix for free

U.S. Netflix is one of the biggest and best content libraries in the world, so we can understand why you're interested in unblocking this impressive bank of movies and shows. Fortunately, the process is pretty straightforward.

VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in other countries, meaning you get access to all the content that would normally be locked to that location. By using this method, you can unblock U.S. Netflix from anywhere in the world:

  1. Sign up for a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

  4. Sign in to Netflix

  5. Watch U.S. Netflix from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free trials and money-back guarantees. You can leverage these offers to unblock U.S. Netflix without committing with your cash. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to watch everything on your list before recovering your investment.

What is the best Netflix VPN?

There are many VPNs that can reliably unblock U.S. Netflix, including popular services like PureVPN and CyberGhost VPN. Both of these services will get the job done without fuss, but ExpressVPN is tough to beat when it comes to streaming:

  • Servers in 94 countries including the U.S.

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast streaming speeds

  • Up to five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 with an extra three months of coverage for free, saving you 49% on list price. This discounted plan includes a year of free Backblaze cloud backup and that all-important 30-day money-back guarantee.

Unblock U.S. Netflix for free with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

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