How to Set Up ExpressVPN for Your Roku

this tutorial will show you how to set up expressvpn for your roku or roku express.

roku devices do not natively support vpn. To use expressvpn on your roku device, you can set up a vpn connection using the expressvpn app for routers, manual expressvpn setup for routers, or a virtual vpn router.

Before continuing with this tutorial, you will need an active expressvpn subscription.

These steps were tested on Roku Express and Roku 3. They should work similarly on other Roku devices.

1. configure a vpn router or virtual vpn router

To use expressvpn on your roku device, set up a vpn connection using the expressvpn app for routers, expressvpn manual setup for routers, or a virtual vpn router.

use expressvpn app for routers

you can use the expressvpn router app on select asus, linksys and netgear routers.

view configuration instructions:

• the expressvpn app for asus
• the expressvpn app for linksys
• the expressvpn app for netgear

use expressvpn manual settings for routers

You can configure manual expressvpn settings on these routers.

use a virtual vpn router

you can set up a virtual vpn router on windows or mac.

need help? contact the expressvpn support team for immediate assistance.

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2. set up your roku device and roku account

For the best streaming experience, you should use a Roku account that has the same location as your VPN router (or Virtual VPN router) on your Roku device. (account location is based on the ip address of the device used to set up the account).

If this is your first time setting up your roku device, follow these instructions to set up your roku device and roku account.

if you already set up your roku device but signed in to a roku account that has a different location than your vpn router (or virtual vpn router), perform a factory reset to sign out of your roku account by following these steps:

1. go to settings > system > advanced system settings.
2. select factory reset.
3. enter the code on the screen, then select ok .
4. select start factory reset.
5. set up your roku device.

set up your roku device

follow the setup instructions for your roku device. when prompted to connect to a wifi network, select the vpn router (or virtual vpn router) you configured earlier.

You will be prompted to create a roku account to sign in to your roku device. for streaming purposes, your account location must match the location of the vpn router (or virtual vpn router) you set up and connected earlier.

for example, if your vpn router (or virtual vpn router) server location is us. In the US, your Roku account location must also be the same US location. uu. (account location is based on the ip address of the device used to set up the account).

• if you already have a roku account and the account location is the same as the location of your vpn router (or virtual vpn router), log in to your roku account and follow the rest of the setup instructions .
• if you already have a roku account but the location of the account is not the same as the location of your vpn router (or virtual vpn router), it is recommended to create a new roku account with a new location.
• If you don’t have a roku account, please create a roku account with the same location as your vpn router (or virtual vpn router).

On the roku signup page, go to the expressvpn app and connect to a vpn server location. this location determines the location of your roku account and should also match the location of your vpn router (or virtual vpn router).

Once connected, refresh the page to ensure your vpn location is stored. fill in the details and follow the instructions on the screen.

when you get to the payment screen:

• if you want to enter a payment method, it is recommended to use one with the same billing location as your vpn router (or virtual vpn router) location.
• yes no yes no an appropriate payment method to enter or do not wish to provide a payment method, you can select skip this step.

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

once setup is complete, you can start streaming on your roku with privacy and security.

need help? contact the expressvpn support team for immediate assistance.

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cast or mirror from your device to a roku TV

casting and mirroring are wireless technologies that allow you to stream content from your device to a roku TV.

if you want to stream from your device (with vpn) to a tv through your roku, here are the supported streaming and mirroring options:

can stream or mirror content from ios or macos to airplay 2 compatible roku models.

Alternatively, you can connect your roku to a vpn router, a manually configured vpn, or a virtual vpn router. Under this option, you don’t need to stream or mirror the content from your device to your Roku. you just need a roku connected to vpn to stream the content.

need help? contact the expressvpn support team for immediate assistance.

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