Setup FastestVPN on Roku
Roku does not directly support the VPNs or Smart DNS. However, you can still use the FastestVPN and set it up on Roku.
FastestVPN supports Roku, it doesn’t mean it offers a Roku VPN app and the same applies to the other VPN services, in general. Roku streaming devices do not come up with a built-in VPN client. Nevertheless, you can still enjoy streaming with a Roku VPN and for this, follow the steps given below.
- Method 1: Setup FastestVPN on a VPN-supported WiFi router
- Method 2: Setup FastestVPN on a computer and share the connection with the Roku
Method 1: Setup FastestVPN on Roku using a WiFi Router
Step #1. Setup FastestVPN on a VPN-supported Wi-Fi router
Step #2. Set up a Roku account. (Skip this step if you already have a Roku account)
Step #3. Perform a factory reset of your Roku
Step #4. Connect your router with Roku to use the Roku VPN
Take a look below at the more detailed guide on how to set up FastestVPN as a Roku VPN.
Step #1: Setup FastestVPN on a VPN Supported WiFi router
In this method, you need to set up the FastestVPN on a VPN-supported WiFi router. FastestVPN supports various kinds of routers. To find the setup guidelines, please visit our Router VPN Tutorials Page
Important Note: Configure your router with a US VPN server address if you want to access American content on Roku.
Once you’ve set up the Roku VPN successfully on the Wi-Fi router, follow Step # 2 given below.
Step #2: Setup a Roku Account
Skip this step if you already have a Roku account
If you don’t have a Roku account then go to owner.roku.com, and follow the steps required for registration. Select your desired country.
During the registration, enter a zip code of the chosen country (For example, a US zip code comprises of 5 digits)
Important: During the registration process, select your location same as you set up in the Wi-Fi Router. If you selected a US VPN server location while setting up VPN in the router, then select your location as US during Roku registration process.
Step #3: Perform a factory reset of your Roku
Press and hold the “Reset” button there on the backside of Roku for around 15 seconds.
Or else, you can factory reset from Roku’s Menu > Home > Press Up > Settings > Factory Reset > Yes
Step #4: Connect your router with Roku
Follow these steps.
- i. In your Roku’s Menu, navigate to Settings -> Network -> Wireless (WiFi)
- ii. Select your Wi-Fi router where you’ve already set up the VPN.
- iii. Enter your Wi-Fi password and click on “Connect”.
Roku will be connected to your VPN-enabled router.
Method 2: Setup FastestVPN on Roku through the VPN Sharing
Compared to setting up FastestVPN as your Roku VPN using a router, creating a virtual router for the same procedure is fairly not as simple in comparison.
However, if you need to go through it, you’ll require to use your Windows or Mac computer to establish the Roku VPN connection.
Here’s how:
Step #1: Set up the FastestVPN on your Windows or Mac computer.
Step #2: Follow the steps given below.
- For Windows users
Press “Windows + R” keys to open the Run command box. Find the network with the VPN you’re connected to.
Right-click on the VPN connection > Properties and > “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s internet connection.”
- For Mac users
Go to the “Sharing Menu” and click on the option that says “Internet Sharing”. When prompted by a pop-up, click on “Start” and then open the menu tab. To make sure the hotspot is established, there will be a green light next to “Internet Sharing” under the Sharing menu.
When the Wi-Fi hotspot is turned on, connect your Roku to it. This will show the VPN connection to protect your Roku.
Frequently Asked Questions
There isn’t any Roku VPN app available as it does not natively support it. However, you can still use or set up a VPN on Roku using a router or by creating a virtual router.
A Roku VPN can help spoof your location. To do that, you can use the tutorials above showing you how to set up a Roku VPN using a router or by creating a virtual router. It will help keep your location private or anonymous.
No, you can’t. There are many free VPNs in the market, but that does not mean it will work with Roku. Since free VPNs cannot be configured on a router, there is no need to use it. FastestVPN offers a 15-day money-back guarantee that you can use as a free trial!
To disable a Roku VPN, you will need to reset the Roku factory settings. Also, to temporarily or permanently disable the VPN connection to Roku, go back to services and then click on “VPN” and then set to “Disable” under the “Start OpenVPN Client” option.
