Troubleshooting steps for streaming

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If you're having issues with certain streaming services while using NordVPN, follow these steps to resolve them.

1. Make sure your connection is not leaking any data — DNS, IPv6, and WebRTC are the most common leaks. To make sure your connection is set up properly, check whether your status says Protected on our website.


If you are connected to one of our servers but your status says Unprotected, proceed to the next steps to make sure your connection is secure.

2. To stop any leaks from your connection, follow these tutorials:

    • WebRTC leak prevention
    • Disable IPv6

3. Follow the steps below for your device, depending on your device. After each step, check if the issue is resolved. If not, proceed to the next step.

For Windows, macOS, Linux, and routers

1. Clear the cache of your browser. Learn how in this article: /blog/how-to-clear-your-cache/.
2. Restart the NordVPN app.
3. Set up NordVPN DNS addresses to 103.86.96.100 and 103.86.99.100 on your device.
4. Restart your device.

For Android/iOS phones or tablets

1. If you are using a specific streaming service app, force stop it, clear the app cache, and restart it.
2. Restart the NordVPN app.
3. Set up NordVPN DNS addresses to 103.86.96.100 and 103.86.99.100 on your device.
4. Restart your device.

For Android TV boxes

1. If you are using a specific streaming service app, force stop it, clear the app cache, and restart it:
   1. Go to Settings > Preferences section > More settings > Apps.
   2. Find the streaming service app and press on it.
   3. Click the Force Stop button.
   4. Click the Clear Cache button.
       
2. Restart the NordVPN app.
3. Set up NordVPN DNS addresses to 103.86.96.100 and 103.86.99.100 on your device.
4. Restart your device.

For Amazon Fire TV devices

1. If you are using a specific streaming service app, force stop it, clear the app cache, and restart it.:
   1. Go to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications.
   2. Find the streaming service app and press on it.
   3. Click the Force Stop button.
   4. Click the Clear Cache button.
       
2. Restart the NordVPN app.
3. Restart your device.

If none of the above helps to resolve your issue, please contact our support team directly.

The NordVPN service should never be used to bypass copyright regulations. NordVPN does not promote, condone, or endorse the use of the service for such purposes. For more details, please read the NordVPN Terms of Service.

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Tip: Don't forget to use a strong password on your streaming service accounts, as it will help you to avoid credential stuffing attacks and keep your account safe.

As generating and remembering strong and secure passwords is not an easy task, we recommend downloading our free password manager — NordPass. It generates secure passwords for you and stores them safely, letting you avoid time-wasting password resets in the future.