{"id":505,"date":"2023-04-12T06:57:01","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T06:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/?p=505"},"modified":"2023-05-06T06:55:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-06T06:55:24","slug":"nordvpn-hulu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/guides\/nordvpn-hulu\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use NordVPN for Hulu and Watch Your Favorite Shows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We all love to binge-watch our favorite TV shows and movies, but problems can arise when the show is region-locked by TV networks and licensing companies. Thankfully, when all else fails, we can turn to a VPN for assistance. Today, we\u2019ll take a look at how NordVPN and Hulu work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Hulu?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hulu is a video streaming platform owned by the US-based Walt Disney Company. It\u2019s known for its high-quality content, but also unfortunately for Hulu blocking VPNs. Hulu doesn\u2019t just region-lock its content; it also keeps track of IP addresses used by VPN programs. That makes it <strong>highly efficient when it comes to blocking free VPNs<\/strong>, which have a <a href=\"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/guides\/vpn-servers-server-locations\/\">limited number of servers and options<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid being region-locked by Hulu, you have two options: move to another country (not likely!) or buy good VPN software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does NordVPN Work With Hulu?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NordVPN can be installed on devices that use Android, Windows, macOS, iOS, or Linux. Even though it can be used on cell phones, you won\u2019t be able to use it to watch Hulu as long as the geolocation tracker is on, so don\u2019t forget to turn it off if possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you use any other device without a geolocation tracker, you shouldn\u2019t have any problems<\/strong> using NordVPN for Hulu following our guide and troubleshooting steps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that using a VPN to watch streaming services isn\u2019t illegal, but <a href=\"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/statistics\/vpn-statistics\/\">using a VPN in general can be illegal in certain countries<\/a>. Please check with the local authorities before you decide to get a VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Use NordVPN for Hulu?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The only way to experience Hulu to its fullest is to trick it into believing that you are accessing it from the <strong>USA or Japan<\/strong>. When you live on another continent, that can be pretty tricky. So the only way is to use a VPN.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free VPNs usually offer only a couple of servers to choose from, and their speed is less than adequate for fully enjoying the content available on a streaming site. Due to their limited numbers of servers, <strong>it\u2019s easy for Hulu to track them down and block them<\/strong>, therefore blocking you completely from the website\u2019s content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NordVPN offers <strong>almost 2,000 servers in the US and 80 in Japan alone<\/strong>, and it has 5,473 servers worldwide. If any of the servers get detected or overloaded, it\u2019s easy to just switch to a new one and continue watching. Overall, NordVPN is one of the best VPNs to use for accessing Hulu outside of America and Japan. But that isn\u2019t all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The speeds offered by free VPNs can be pretty limited due to their overburdened servers, which causes additional issues. After all, there is a <strong>minimum speed for Hulu to work properly<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended speeds for watching Hulu are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bare minimum<\/strong> &#8211; 1.5 Mbps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hulu\u2019s streaming library<\/strong> &#8211; 3.0 Mbps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live streams<\/strong> &#8211; 8.0 Mbps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4K content<\/strong> &#8211; 16.0 Mbps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NordVPN is one of the fastest VPNs out there. It uses the NordLynx protocol to deliver a high-speed connection without any drops in stability or endangering your privacy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Hulu is always on the lookout for shared IP addresses, you can get a dedicated IP address from NordVPN. This further decreases the chance of your IP address being detected by Hulu and blocked.&nbsp;How To Watch Hulu with NordVPN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching Hulu with NordVPN is simple and can be summarized in <strong>four easy steps<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Buy and install NordVPN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick a US or Japanese server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear your browser cache.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch Hulu and enjoy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hulu Not Working with NordVPN &#8211; Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to connect to Hulu with a VPN, but sometimes some kinks need to be ironed out. This next section will focus on sorting out any potential issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clearing Your Browser\u2019s Cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the browser you use will have your original IP address stored in its cached files. As long as Hulu can detect it, <strong>you won\u2019t be able to access region-locked content<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every browser has an option for clearing the stored cache. We\u2019ll cover the two most used browsers: Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing the cache is the first thing you should do before connecting to Hulu, or whenever you have a problem with any website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Chrome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open up Google Chrome and press <strong>control + shift + delete<\/strong> to open the <strong>Clear browsing data <\/strong>section. Alternatively, you can just enter <strong>chrome:\/\/settings\/clearBrowserData<\/strong> into the address bar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> tab in the new window and change the time range to <strong>All time<\/strong>. Check boxes next to: <strong>Cookies and other site data<\/strong> and <strong>Cached images and files<\/strong>. You can uncheck all the other boxes. Press <strong>Clear data<\/strong>, then you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/6290f4cdb6bc1.png\" alt=\"Clearing Chrome browsing data - featured image - dataprot.net\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mozilla Firefox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefox and Chrome use the same shortcut. Press <strong>control + shift + delete<\/strong> when you\u2019re in Firefox. In the pop-up window, select <strong>Everything<\/strong> from the <strong>Time range to clear<\/strong> menu. Under <strong>History<\/strong>, check <strong>Cookies and Cache<\/strong>, then press <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/6290f53a9b063.png\" alt=\"Clearing Firefox browsing data - featured image - dataprot.net\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flushing Your DNS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Hulu is still not working with NordVPN, you can also try to flush your DNS, which will clear any IP addresses or other DNS records from your machine cache.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Windows PC users:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Find the <strong>Command<\/strong> prompt by going to <strong>Start<\/strong> or <strong>Search<\/strong> and entering <strong>cmd<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on it and then <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter <strong>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong>, then you\u2019re done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/6290f575445f8.png\" alt=\"Windows DNS - featured image - dataprot.net\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For MAC OS users:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>Spotlight search<\/strong> or press <strong>command + space<\/strong> and enter the terminal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the terminal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type in <strong>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache;sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will ask you for your Mac\u2019s password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong>, then you\u2019re done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/6290f58a82196.png\" alt=\"macOS DNS - featured image - dataprot.net\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a Different VPN Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Hulu <strong>blacklists IP addresses when it detects that they belong to a VPN<\/strong>, you may have to change your server if it stops working. Luckily, changing servers is easy when you use NordVPN for Hulu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Close the Hulu app or tab and clear your cached files. If you\u2019re unsure how, please check the previous troubleshooting step. Bring up the NordVPN app, then in the search tab enter <strong>United States<\/strong>. You can double-click on it and NordVPN will connect you to the fastest server that\u2019s currently available. Alternatively, you can select the three dots and pick the server you want to use. Go to Hulu and test out your new server.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CyberSec<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NordVPN, like most other VPN providers, is proud of its security features and has a lot of <strong>built-in options to protect its users<\/strong>. However, these can sometimes create problems when you\u2019re accessing Hulu with NordVPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NordVPN has a CyberSec feature that reroutes traffic through more secure DNS servers, which is excellent for security, making it easier for Hulu to identify and block IP addresses originating from such servers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t access Hulu with NordVPN, try turning off the <strong>CyberSec<\/strong> feature; you can find it under the general tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/6290f5aaad4e7.png\" alt=\"CyberSec adblock feature - featured image - dataprot.net\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dedicated IP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you use a VPN, you actively share the same IP address with other users who are on the same server, which can lead to a <strong>bad neighborhood effect<\/strong>. You don\u2019t know what they\u2019re doing, and their actions may lead to the IP address being blacklisted. Luckily, NordVPN has plenty of other servers for you to use, but this can become an issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid such problems entirely, you can get a <strong>dedicated IP address<\/strong> that only you can use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NordVPN offers dedicated IP addresses from the following regions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The United States (Buffalo, Los Angeles, Dallas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Germany (Frankfurt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The United Kingdom (London)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Netherlands (Amsterdam)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>France (Paris)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In our case, we\u2019re only interested in using NordVPN for Hulu, so we need a dedicated IP from the US.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obtaining a dedicated IP address from NordVPN is a bit pricey; <strong>it costs an additional $70 per year<\/strong>, and the process isn\u2019t straightforward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have to create an additional account, and when you go to buy a subscription plan, you need to use the coupon code: <strong>norddedicatedip<\/strong>. After you\u2019ve bought it, you need to contact the support team to merge your two accounts into one. It\u2019s not a straightforward process, but sometimes it\u2019s worth the extra hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obfuscated Servers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t watch Hulu with VPN assistance, the problem could be with your ISP or even your country of residence banning VPN usage. For such issues, NordVPN can offer <a href=\"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/articles\/what-are-obfuscated-servers\/\"><strong>obfuscated servers to hide the fact that you are using a VPN<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to how the data packets are formatted, the ISP can easily see when you\u2019re using a VPN. But if you use an obfuscated server, it changes how they look, therefore tricking any automated blocking system put in place by the IPS. It would require a manual check of your data packages for someone to figure out that you\u2019re using a VPN.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To connect to NordVPN\u2019s obfuscated server, you need to set up the <a href=\"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/guides\/what-is-openvpn\/\">OpenVPN protocol<\/a> on your app. To do so, open <strong>Settings<\/strong>, go to the <strong>Auto-connect<\/strong> option, set <strong>Choose a VPN protocol and server automatically<\/strong> to <strong>Off<\/strong>, then change the VPN protocol to <strong>OpenVPN (TCP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/6290f60942f8e.png\" alt=\"NordVPN server protocol - featured image - dataprot.net\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, go down to the Advanced option and turn on \u201cObfuscated servers\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/6290f61a4a161.png\" alt=\"NordVPN obfuscated server - featured image - dataprot.net\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, when you go to <strong>Search<\/strong>, under <strong>Specialty servers<\/strong> you\u2019ll have the <strong>Obfuscated servers<\/strong> option. Click on it to connect, then see if you can watch Hulu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If All Else Fails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of NordVPN, the Hulu region wall can be avoided with ease. But if for some reason Hulu doesn&#8217;t work with NordVPN and you\u2019ve tried all of the troubleshooting steps, you can always <strong>contact NordVPN\u2019s excellent customer support team<\/strong> for assistance or consult one of the company\u2019s online knowledge guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternatives to NordVPN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If for some reason you\u2019re not satisfied with NordVPN, there are other VPNs that you can use to watch Hulu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ExpressVPN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ExpressVPN offers fantastic security features and high speeds that are perfect for watching Hulu or other streaming platforms. It offers <strong>more than 3,000 servers located around the world<\/strong>. There aren\u2019t any servers in China, but it works well from there anyway, which is something that very few VPNs can brag about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only real downside of ExpressVPN is that it\u2019s more expensive than most of its competitors. That said, it does offer a <strong>30-day money-back guarantee like NordVPN<\/strong>, so you can test it out and see if it suits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CyberGhost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both ExpressVPN and NordVPN offer an impressive number of servers, but they\u2019re both overshadowed by the CyberGhost server network, which boasts <strong>more than 7,000 servers<\/strong>. This is something you should take into account when searching for the right VPN for Hulu or any other streaming service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike NordVPN and ExpressVPN, CyberGhost offers a <strong>45-day money-back guarantee<\/strong>. The only drawback is that both NordVPN and ExpressVPN are better at evading geo-blockers. But with so many servers, you just need to switch to a new one and you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SurfShark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SurfShark doesn\u2019t offer the same number of servers as CyberGhost, but it&#8217;s on par with NordVPN. Most importantly, this company is known for its <strong>high-quality servers<\/strong> <strong>that regularly bypass geographical restrictions<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as we can see, Surfshark doesn\u2019t use any different technologies. But perhaps not being as well known as the others helps it fly under Hulu\u2019s radar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> 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