NordVPN is a premium VPN service that secures your internet data online. It enables you to change IP, manage web traffic with additional security, avoid malware-hosting websites, ads, botnet control, and many more. When it comes to Roku, there is no need for a VPN until or unless you need to stream some geo-restricted content on your Roku. NordVPN can access any geo-restricted content on your Roku device with ease. If you’re interested in learning more about VPNs and their role in online privacy and security, you can check out www.privacyjournal.net.But the process of setting up NordVPN on Roku is not straightforward as you can’t find a standalone app on the Channel Store. Hence, the process involves a lot of steps, and the procedure is discussed below.
NordVPN Pricing
NordVPN is regarded as the fastest VPN with over 5000+ servers worldwide. Hence you can access content from any part of the world. There are three different plans available on NordVPN
- 1-month plan – $11.95
- 1-year plan – $59.00
- 2-year plan – $89.00
Set up NordVPN on Roku (Windows)
[1] Subscribe to any plan of NordVPN or start your free trial.
[2] Download and install the NordVPN Windows app on your PC.
[3] Click on WiFi icon in the taskbar and select Network & Internet Settings.
[4] From the left pane, choose Mobile Hotspot and turn on the Share my Internet connection with other devices toggle.
[5] Again from the left pane, click Status and choose Change Adapter Options.
[6] Right-click on the NordVPN adapter and choose Properties from the context menu.
[7] Go to Sharing section and check the Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection box.
[8] Now select the Home networking connection that you turned on earlier.
[9] Click on Ok to save all the changes.
[10] Launch NordVPN on your PC and connect it to any region (For example, let’s take US server).
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Set up NordVPN on Roku (Mac)
[1] From your Mac home screen, click on the Apple logo.
[2] Choose System Preference from the menu.
[3] Go to Network and select Interface as VPN from the pop-up.
[4] Choose VPN type as IKEv2 and service name as Roku.
[5] Enter the NordVPN server address for the location you wish. You can find the address from the NordVPN server tool page.
[6] Once done, go to Authentication settings and enter the Password for your service.
[7] Click on Ok to login and proceed further.
[8] Now, click on Advanced and check the Send all traffic over VPN connection box.
[9] Click on Ok followed by Apply to save changes.
[10] With everything done, click on Connect to establish a connection with NordVPN.
[11] Get back to the home screen and click on the Apple Logo.
[12] Choose System preference and select Sharing.
[13] Under sharing, check Internet sharing followed by WiFi.
[14] Fill out the required details in the respective field.
- Network Name: Any name for your network
- Channel: Set as default
- Security: WPA2 Personal
- Password: Add a password to keep your network private
- Verify: Re-enter the password to verify
[15] Finally, click on Ok to finish the setup.
Set up for NordVPN connected PC with Roku
Once NordVPN is set up on your Windows or Mac PC, follow the steps to connect with your Roku device.
[1] Ensure the Roku account location and the server you connect to VPN match each other. You can change the location for your Roku account from my.roku.com.
[2] Press the home button on your Roku remote.
[3] Choose Settings and select Network.
[4] Select Set up Connection and choose Wireless.
[5] Here, select and connect the hotspot connected to NordVPN.
[6] Now you have successfully connected your Roku device to NordVPN.
You can also connect VPN directly to your router and access it on your Roku device. Now you can unlock the library of Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, etc., without any geo-restrictions. Connecting a Roku to VPN will help you hide your real IP by replacing it with a fake IP address. It also prevents others from tracking or monitoring activities. If you have any doubts, make use of the comments section below.