This post will point you in the proper direction if you want to install VPN on Kodi. Most Internet service providers are starting to block access to many Kodi addons, builds, and wizards. By installing a VPN on your Kodi box, you will enjoy unlimited access to these blocked Kodi resources.
Internet providers are also starting to throttle download speeds for various Kodi addons and running a VPN service will usually help with buffering as well.
Last and certainly not least, many government agencies are starting to reprimand those who are using various Kodi addons, that provide free movies, tv shows, live feeds, etc. If you are one of those people, you should protect yourself with a VPN on your Kodi box.
A VPN or virtual private network will encrypt your traffic and provide you with a new IP address, which will hide your streaming activity from your Internet Service provider. Your connection to the Internet will become anonymous, which will provide you with the privacy that you deserve.
Some of you may have received threatening letters from your Internet service provider, claiming that you have downloaded or streamed media that has a copyright. They may even tell you that you may be contacted by the authorities for copyright infringement. By installing a VPN on Kodi, you will not need to worry about receiving these letters anymore from your ISP.
Unfortunately, there is no good Kodi addon that allows you to setup a VPN unless you are running LibreELEC or OpenELEC which is a fork of the popular media application. Both of these forks have a Kodi addon that allows you to setup a VPN service directly within Kodi. Most people want to run the main Kodi branch on an Android based operating system and also use a VPN to protect themselves so these two alternatives are usually not an attractive option and that is the reason for this guide.
The easiest way to hide your IP address when using Kodi is by simply installing a VPN service onto the streaming device that you are currently using.
I have created numerous tutorials that will walk you through the step-by-step details on how to install a VPN on the following Kodi boxes.
Also, don’t forget to use your VPN account on the other devices that you use to connect to the Internet with.
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Fire TV or Stick VPN Tutorial
Android TV Box VPN Tutorial
Windows Tutorial
Mi Box VPN Tutorial
Raspberry Pi 3 LibreELEC Tutorial
Router VPN Tutorial (when you do this, all devices connected to your router will be protected)
If you are running Kodi on your computer such as Windows, Mac, or Linux, most VPN services provide an application that you can download and install onto your system. After you install the application, you simply input your VPN username and password into the login area.
Keep in mind that you can also use your VPN service on your other Internet connected devices that you frequently use. Do you travel? If yes, you should NEVER connect to a public wifi hotspot unless you are running a VPN service.
My VPN service of choice is IPVanish as they provide the fastest download speeds among the various VPN providers that I have reviewed. The service works very well on all Kodi boxes, which isn’t the case for most VPN providers. You also have the option to use the same account on up to five devices at the same time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best free VPN service for Kodi?
There are free services but keep in mind that they are making money in one way or another. More than likely, they are either selling your data to a 3rd party or malware is being installed on your device when you install their application without you knowing it.
Also, free services usually result in very slow download speeds which would not be ideal for Kodi boxes.
You get what you pay for in this market and I strongly suggest not using free services as they can’t be trusted.
Why isn’t my ip address changing within Kodi?
When dealing with network-connected devices, you have an external ip address and an internal ip address. The VPN software will change your external ip address which is the address that your Internet Service Provider assigns to your connection.
An internal ip address is the address that your router assigns to all devices within your network.
You only need to be concerned about your external ip address when using Kodi and this is what the VPN should be masking.
Internet providers are also starting to throttle download speeds for various Kodi addons and running a VPN service will usually help with buffering as well.
Last and certainly not least, many government agencies are starting to reprimand those who are using various Kodi addons, that provide free movies, tv shows, live feeds, etc. If you are one of those people, you should protect yourself with a VPN on your Kodi box.
A VPN or virtual private network will encrypt your traffic and provide you with a new IP address, which will hide your streaming activity from your Internet Service provider. Your connection to the Internet will become anonymous, which will provide you with the privacy that you deserve.
Some of you may have received threatening letters from your Internet service provider, claiming that you have downloaded or streamed media that has a copyright. They may even tell you that you may be contacted by the authorities for copyright infringement. By installing a VPN on Kodi, you will not need to worry about receiving these letters anymore from your ISP.
Unfortunately, there is no good Kodi addon that allows you to setup a VPN unless you are running LibreELEC or OpenELEC which is a fork of the popular media application. Both of these forks have a Kodi addon that allows you to setup a VPN service directly within Kodi. Most people want to run the main Kodi branch on an Android based operating system and also use a VPN to protect themselves so these two alternatives are usually not an attractive option and that is the reason for this guide.
The easiest way to hide your IP address when using Kodi is by simply installing a VPN service onto the streaming device that you are currently using.
I have created numerous tutorials that will walk you through the step-by-step details on how to install a VPN on the following Kodi boxes.
Also, don’t forget to use your VPN account on the other devices that you use to connect to the Internet with.
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How Do I Install VPN On Kodi?
1 Register for IPVanish Account.Important – use today’s coupon code SAVE20NOWat checkout to receive 20% off any plan.
2 Write down your IPVanish username and password after you register for your account.
3 Determine which Kodi device(s) you want to install VPN on and proceed to respective tutorial below.
Prior to creating tutorials for IPVanish, I thoroughly tested the top VPN providers.Fire TV or Stick VPN Tutorial
Android TV Box VPN Tutorial
Windows Tutorial
Mi Box VPN Tutorial
Raspberry Pi 3 LibreELEC Tutorial
Router VPN Tutorial (when you do this, all devices connected to your router will be protected)
If you are running Kodi on your computer such as Windows, Mac, or Linux, most VPN services provide an application that you can download and install onto your system. After you install the application, you simply input your VPN username and password into the login area.
Keep in mind that you can also use your VPN service on your other Internet connected devices that you frequently use. Do you travel? If yes, you should NEVER connect to a public wifi hotspot unless you are running a VPN service.
My VPN service of choice is IPVanish as they provide the fastest download speeds among the various VPN providers that I have reviewed. The service works very well on all Kodi boxes, which isn’t the case for most VPN providers. You also have the option to use the same account on up to five devices at the same time.
Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 – THERE IS AN IPVANISH COUPON THAT IS AVAILABLE TODAY! DON’T DELAY AS THIS WILL EXPIRE. USE THE COUPON CODE SAVE20NOW AT CHECKOUT AND RECEIVE 20% OFF ANY IPVANISH PLAN.
CLICK HERE TO USE YOUR COUPON
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best free VPN service for Kodi?
There are free services but keep in mind that they are making money in one way or another. More than likely, they are either selling your data to a 3rd party or malware is being installed on your device when you install their application without you knowing it.
Also, free services usually result in very slow download speeds which would not be ideal for Kodi boxes.
You get what you pay for in this market and I strongly suggest not using free services as they can’t be trusted.
Why isn’t my ip address changing within Kodi?
When dealing with network-connected devices, you have an external ip address and an internal ip address. The VPN software will change your external ip address which is the address that your Internet Service Provider assigns to your connection.
An internal ip address is the address that your router assigns to all devices within your network.
You only need to be concerned about your external ip address when using Kodi and this is what the VPN should be masking.
