{"id":45144,"date":"2024-07-04T06:41:47","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T06:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/blog\/?p=45144"},"modified":"2024-11-06T10:51:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T10:51:11","slug":"vpn-for-chromecast","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/blog\/vpn-for-chromecast\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a VPN for Chromecast?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don\u2019t own a smart TV? No problem! You can still watch your favorite streaming services on the big screen using Chromecast. This compact and lightweight digital media player from Google enables you to stream audio and video content from virtually any device to your TV.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, most of the Chromecast-supported streaming services are geo-restricted. For example, you won\u2019t be able to enjoy Netflix<\/a> content from another country\u2019s library. Similarly, you\u2019ll encounter hurdles when you try to access Disney Plus<\/a> from outside its available regions.<\/p>\n

The easiest solution to this problem is using a reliable\u00a0virtual private network<\/a>, but Chromecast doesn\u2019t offer built-in support for VPNs. In this article, we\u2019ll show you how to set up a VPN for Chromecast through your computer or router:<\/p>\n

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How to Install VPN on Chromecast?<\/h2>\n

There are two ways available to install and use a VPN for Chromecast:<\/p>\n

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  1. Configure the VPN on a router.<\/li>\n
  2. Turn your Windows PC or Mac into a virtual router.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Below, we\u2019ll go over the required steps for both methods so that you can choose the one that works best for you.<\/p>\n

    Method #1: Set Up a VPN on Your Router<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    To put a VPN on your router for Chromecast, just follow the simple instructions mentioned in this step-by-step guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Method #2: Set Up a VPN-Enabled Virtual Router<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    If your router isn\u2019t VPN-ready or the configuration seems too complicated for you, fret not! You can use your Windows PC or Mac to create a VPN-protected virtual router.<\/p>\n

    How to Use VPN with Chromecast through Windows?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    To set up a virtual router using your Windows PC, just follow these simple instructions:<\/p>\n

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    1. Subscribe to PureVPN<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    2. Download and install our VPN software for Windows<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    3. Log in and connect to your preferred server location.<\/li>\n
    4. Right-click Command Prompt<\/strong> and choose Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    5. Now, type the following: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=MYNETWORK key=MYPASSWORD<\/strong><\/li>\n
    6. Replace MYNETWORK and MYPASSWORD with your preferred network name and password.<\/li>\n
    7. Hit the Enter<\/strong><\/li>\n
    8. You should now get the following message:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n