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I think it is stupid that some online TV-channels and software suppliers demands that you must have an ip from "their" region.
Therfore I would like to know if anyone knows a way around this.
Nobody is getting hurt. There are only a few of us who are that nerdy.

Also, I think this would help secure me from all kinds of "bad things"- It would not be easy for a hacker to find an adress that does not exist.

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I get the frustration. Quick 2025 reality check: most big streaming sites now detect and block VPNs/proxies, and using them can violate their terms. If they spot one, you will usually see an error asking you to turn it off. Also, a “fake IP” does not make you anonymous; the proxy/VPN operator can still see your traffic, so you are trading trust from your ISP to that provider. (help.netflix.com)

Building on @kiamzattu and : random free proxy lists are risky today. Recent large-scale studies found many free proxies are unstable and a non‑trivial slice actively manipulate content. That is the opposite of “security.” If you have a legitimate reason to appear in another country (travel, testing), a reputable VPN is generally safer than ad‑hoc proxies, but it is not a magic cloak and may still be blocked by streaming platforms. Pick services that support modern protocols (OpenVPN/WireGuard), have a kill switch, and publish transparent policies; ultimately you must trust the provider. (arxiv.org)

Windows 10/11 tips (echoing ): to add a VPN without extra apps, go to Settings > Network & internet > VPN > Add VPN, choose “Windows (built‑in),” enter the server and credentials, then Connect from the VPN page or the taskbar quick settings. To test a one‑off proxy for a specific app, use Settings > Network & internet > Proxy and enter the server/port. (support.microsoft.com)

Quick way to verify your traffic is really leaving from the country you expect:

:: Show your current public IP (via OpenDNS) and active VPNs
nslookup myip.opendns.com resolver1.opendns.com
powershell -Command "Get-VpnConnection | ft Name,ServerAddress,ConnectionStatus"

If the IP and geolocation do not match the country you selected, or if DNS/WebRTC leaks expose your real region, adjust your VPN’s leak‑protection settings and retest. And remember: if you are trying to stream, blocks are common even when the VPN is working as designed. (help.netflix.com)

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Member Avatar for Member #160597

I think proxies should do the trick. Go .Enter the URL and select a proxy based on the country you need.

Member Avatar for stephen186

Actually, the contents of these basically are country specific and that is why they do not allow users from certain countries. You can use firefox tools to bypass such sites.

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Yes, proxies are your solution, I copy US proxy IP and port from this to watch United States tv shows and always works. You need to try with a couple of servers end you surelly are going to have a working one.

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I think they have reasons to restrict the user to access their service. Anyway, if you need to bypass the country restriction check, the good way is VPN, since you are talking about streaming. I dun think free service will give you the speed you want, perhaps, you should opt for paid version. I'm using if proxy location needed.

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