{"id":20479,"date":"2026-05-11T09:18:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/?p=20479"},"modified":"2026-05-11T09:18:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:18:49","slug":"fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the \u201cYou Seem to Be Using an Unblocker or Proxy\u201d Netflix Error"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people uses VPN and Propxies on Netflix to access regionally restricted contnet of the Netflix library, which shows you this \u201cyou seem to be using an unblocker or proxy\u201d error. What if you have not connected a VPN or Proxy as well? Then what do you do? A Netflix proxy or VPN error is common, and you don&#8217;t need to get overwhelmed by receiving this error. In this blog, learn about the error and the tips to resolve it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[iprovpn_btn]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#What_Is_the_%E2%80%9CYou_Seem_to_Be_Using_a_VPN_or_a_Proxy%E2%80%9D_Error\" >What Is the \u201cYou Seem to Be Using a VPN or a Proxy\u201d Error?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Why_Does_Netflix_Show_Netflix_Proxy_or_VPN_Error\" >Why Does Netflix Show Netflix Proxy or VPN Error?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Prevents_Geo-Restricted_Content\" >Prevents Geo-Restricted Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Safe_Use_for_All_Users\" >Safe Use for All Users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Strict_Content_Licensing\" >Strict Content Licensing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Why_Does_Netflix_Assume_the_User_Has_Enabled_VPN_Even_if_It_Is_Not_Enabled\" >Why Does Netflix Assume the User Has Enabled VPN Even if It Is Not Enabled?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Shared_IP_Address\" >Shared IP Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Using_Public_Wifi\" >Using Public Wifi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#DNS_Setting_Issues\" >DNS Setting Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Browser_Extension\" >Browser Extension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Background_VPN_App\" >Background VPN App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#IPv4_and_IPv6_Conflicts\" >IPv4 and IPv6 Conflicts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#What_Are_the_Methods_to_Fix_You_Seem_to_Be_Using_an_Unblocker_or_Proxy\" >What Are the Methods to Fix? You Seem to Be Using an Unblocker or Proxy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Basic_Methods_to_Solve_Netflix_Proxy_or_VPN_Error\" >Basic Methods to Solve Netflix Proxy or VPN Error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#1_Restart_Router\" >1. Restart Router<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#2_Change_Network\" >2. Change Network\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#3_Update_Netflix\" >3. Update Netflix\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#4_Access_on_another_Device\" >4. Access on another Device\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Technical_Methods_for_Netflix_Proxy_or_VPN_Error\" >Technical Methods for Netflix Proxy or VPN Error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#1_Unstable_Internet_Connection\" >1. Unstable Internet Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#2_Hidden_Apps_Settings_Misconfiguration\" >2. Hidden Apps &amp; Settings Misconfiguration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#For_Windows\" >For Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#For_Mac\" >For Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#3_Clear_Cache_Cookies\" >3. Clear Cache &amp; Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Chrome\" >Chrome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Firefox\" >Firefox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Safari\" >Safari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#4_Verify_DNS_Settings\" >4. Verify DNS Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#What_to_Do_if_No_Method_Works_to_Solve_Netflix_Proxy_or_VPN_Error\" >What to Do if No Method Works to Solve Netflix Proxy or VPN Error?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Netflix_Proxy_or_VPN_Error_%E2%80%93_Solutions_for_This_Error\" >Netflix Proxy or VPN Error &#8211; Solutions for This Error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/fix-netflix-unblocker-or-proxy-error\/#Netflix_Proxy_or_VPN_Error_%E2%80%93_FAQs\" >Netflix Proxy or VPN Error &#8211; FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_%E2%80%9CYou_Seem_to_Be_Using_a_VPN_or_a_Proxy%E2%80%9D_Error\"><\/span>What Is the \u201cYou Seem to Be Using a VPN or a Proxy\u201d Error?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This message is often visible; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/\">Netflix<\/a> assumes that your connection is not direct and is coming from another source. And your IP address seems to have changed and looks suspicious, or using public Wifi and if your DNS settings have been changed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Netflix_Show_Netflix_Proxy_or_VPN_Error\"><\/span>Why Does Netflix Show Netflix Proxy or VPN Error?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not always that you have to connect to a VPN or proxy; only then will you get this Netflix proxy or VPN error. However, you can still get the error when both are not connected. Here are the reasons Netflix doesn\u2019t want other connections:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevents_Geo-Restricted_Content\"><\/span>Prevents Geo-Restricted Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netflix has a different content library for all the regions. With VPN and proxies, people can watch content from a regionally restricted library. And then you will see a Netflix proxy or VPN error.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>If Netflix has flagged the IP address, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\">iProVPN<\/a> to get a unique IP address. Make it easier to access Netflix without error.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_Use_for_All_Users\"><\/span>Safe Use for All Users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some users misuse the VPN services or use a proxy to create multiple accounts to access the platform in a way that isn\u2019t allowed by Netflix. As VPNs and proxies are used to hide locations to access content from the world. On detecting such connections, Netflix has to show this message: \u201cYou seem to be using an unblocker or proxy\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strict_Content_Licensing\"><\/span>Strict Content Licensing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all the series or movies you watch on Netflix is it;s original. Some content gets Licenses, so it can be shown on Netflix. These rules are distinct for each region, and some content might not be available in other countries. This lets you see \u201cNetflix VPN Error\u201d while accessing this content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Netflix_Assume_the_User_Has_Enabled_VPN_Even_if_It_Is_Not_Enabled\"><\/span>Why Does Netflix Assume the User Has Enabled VPN Even if It Is Not Enabled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not connected to a VPN or a Proxy and get the message \u201cYou seem to be using a VPN or a proxy\u201d error. The common reasons for this issue are:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shared_IP_Address\"><\/span><strong>Shared IP Address<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IP address is in use by several users, which your ISP provides. If one user access te Netfklix from a shared IP, Netflix will mark it as flagged, and all users will get this Netflix proxy or VPN error. Since Netflix thinks IP as a suspicious IP address used by many users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Public_Wifi\"><\/span><strong>Using Public Wifi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people are using open Wifi connections at the same time, especially at cafes, waiting areas, airports, and others. If anyone tries to access Netflix in public, they are more likely to get the \u201cyou seem to be using an unblocker or proxy\u201d message on Netflix. Since Netflix considers the connections as insecure and repetitive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DNS_Setting_Issues\"><\/span><strong>DNS Setting Issues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNS helps in connecting your device to the Netflix platform. If DNS isn&#8217;t configured correctly, or the settings get out of date when you access Netflix, you will get &#8221; you seem to be using an unblocker or proxy error. Moreover, Netflix will assume that you are hiding your IP address using a VPN or Proxy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Browser_Extension\"><\/span><strong>Browser Extension<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some Browser extensions, like ad blockers and link blockers, that send internet traffic to you from different routes. This might confuse Netflix, and it blocks the connections, considering it to be insecure, or connected to the VPN or a Proxy. Then shows you that you seem to be using an unblocker or proxy problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Do not connect to proxies from unsafe platforms; these links can infect your system with a browser.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_VPN_App\"><\/span>Background VPN App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have installed a VPN or an antivirus app. They sometimes automatically connect once you turn on your device. Moreover, if you are using VPN extensions, they can connect automatically. On accessing Netflix, you will see an error of a Netflix proxy or VPN error. Since you won&#8217;t know, it will connect on its own.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IPv4_and_IPv6_Conflicts\"><\/span>IPv4 and IPv6 Conflicts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your connection is using both IPs of IPv4 and IPv6, due to some technical issue, both might show you different locations. And when you access Netflix, it will show you netflix proxy or VPN error. If both IPs haven&#8217;t been configured correctly, then it usually happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Methods_to_Fix_You_Seem_to_Be_Using_an_Unblocker_or_Proxy\"><\/span>What Are the Methods to Fix? You Seem to Be Using an Unblocker or Proxy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This error, which is also seen as M7111-5059 error, means the same as \u201cyou seem to be using an unblocker or proxy\u201d. Since Netflix has its own copyright laws and wants people to watch their own regional Netflix library content. Here are the methods you can follow to get rid of this problem. There are both Technical and basic methods you can try:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Methods_to_Solve_Netflix_Proxy_or_VPN_Error\"><\/span>Basic Methods to Solve Netflix Proxy or VPN Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are Basic methods that you can follow on your own to solve the Netflix Proxy or VPN error:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Restart_Router\"><\/span><b>1. Restart Router<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the common and first methods users need to follow is rebooting the router device. Restarting refreshes your connection and will show the accurate location and IP address. It is a useful method when you are using a shared IP. Moreover, before restarting the router, save all your work, since the internet will be off and you can lose your latest work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then disconnect your router from the switchboard; your device will turn off completely, and all the temporary data will be removed. After some seconds, connect your router back and most likely ther won&#8217;t be this error again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Change_Network\"><\/span><b>2. Change Network\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netflix suspects its connection to be unsafe, and it shows you a Netflix proxy or VPN error. It is common when you are accessing Netflix from open Wifi networks in public. If it occurs, you can switch to your mobile data or your home network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Update_Netflix\"><\/span><b>3. Update Netflix\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When there\u2019s a new Netflix app update, download it, since older updates can also show you \u201cyou seem to be using an unblocker or proxy\u201d error. The Netflix app is an easy update from the Google Play Store or App Store on Apple devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Access_on_another_Device\"><\/span><b>4. Access on another Device\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To verify if the issue is shown on your device only, try accessing Netflix on another device. There might be a glitch in your device or a problem in some device settings or changes in app settings. You can access the app and the internet on your device, then access Netflix.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Methods_for_Netflix_Proxy_or_VPN_Error\"><\/span>Technical Methods for Netflix Proxy or VPN Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have little technical knowledge, then you can follow these methods to resolve the &#8220;you seem to be using an unblocker or proxy&#8221; error.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Unstable_Internet_Connection\"><\/span>1. Unstable Internet Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unstable or slow internet can also cause a Netflix VPN error since Netflix thinks that traffic is routing from a VPN or a Proxy connection. And it won&#8217;t let you access the Netflix Library from your own region. If your internet is working fine, then check your speed; likely, your internet is slow when you are accessing Netflix.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Hidden_Apps_Settings_Misconfiguration\"><\/span>2. Hidden Apps &amp; Settings Misconfiguration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if any VPN application has been auto-connected, also check if you have an extension that works like a VPN, like an antivirus app. Check them, turn them off to access Netflix without issues. It\u2019s important to configure settings correctly. You can do it yourself on different devices as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Windows\"><\/span><strong>For Windows<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to your Windows Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then click on <\/span><b>Network &amp; Internet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Proxy Settings from the left.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check and turn off all the proxy settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Mac\"><\/span><strong>For Mac<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open System Settings on a Mac device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then go to Networks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the current network and open Advanced Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Proxy Tab<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list of all proxies will appear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Turn off all the proxies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Clear_Cache_Cookies\"><\/span>3. Clear Cache &amp; Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If cache and cookies data is stored form long time and you haven&#8217;t deleted it, then it can be the reason of <strong>Netflix Proxy error<\/strong>. Although cache and cookies data make your Netflix experience a bit faster, if that data gets old, it will show issues. Delete this data after sometime form yur browser or application settings. Here is how you can do it on different browsers:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chrome\"><\/span>Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Settings form Chrome browser.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then go to Clear browsing data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then remove cache and cookies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefox\"><\/span>Firefox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the menu button and go to Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Privacy and Security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Cookies and Site Data, click on \u201cClear browsing data\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dialog box will open.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tick the check box of \u201cTemporary cached files and pages\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then click on \u201cClear\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safari\"><\/span>Safari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>From Safari Click Preferences.<\/li>\n<li>Go to Privacy, then to Manage Website data.<\/li>\n<li>Now click on Remove all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-delete-cookies\/\">How to Delete Cookies and Cache From Browser and Devices<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Verify_DNS_Settings\"><\/span>4. Verify DNS Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your settings are properly and correctly done; if not, then you can get this message from Netflix on its platform. As an alternative option, you can check your IP address\u2019s location. Due to the incorrect location, you receive a Netflix proxy error. If the location is changed, change your DNS settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_if_No_Method_Works_to_Solve_Netflix_Proxy_or_VPN_Error\"><\/span>What to Do if No Method Works to Solve Netflix Proxy or VPN Error?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After following all the methods, and nothing works, then you can contact your ISP. Shared IP provided by an ISP or uses CGNAT, since it can show you \u201cyou seem to be using an unblocker or proxy\u201d error. Ask your ISP to allot you a Private IP address, which is unique, and let you access Netflix easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, contact Netflix\u2019s contact support team if nothing works for you to solve the Netflix proxy or VPN Error. They will guide you through the process needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Netflix_Proxy_or_VPN_Error_%E2%80%93_Solutions_for_This_Error\"><\/span>Netflix Proxy or VPN Error &#8211; Solutions for This Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips that help you avoid the <strong>M7111-5059 Netflix error<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Secure Network:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use your home or any secure network rather than the public Wifi networks; these networks aren&#8217;t secure, and you get a Netflix Proxy or VPN Error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Clear Cache\/ Cookies: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not keep older cache and cookies, since when they get older, they might show you a Netflix VPN error.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Restart Router &amp; Netflix App: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent Netflix proxy or VPN error resets your router, internet, or Netflix application when you get this issue more often, even if you aren&#8217;t using a Proxy or a VPN.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Recheck Connection: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify if the VPN or proxy won\u2019t connect on auto; if it is, then disable it, then access Netflix on your device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Keep Update device &amp; App: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always keep your device updated with the latest updates, helpful in preventing you from future errors. Also, if there\u2019s a new update, install it.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/netflix-error-code-nw-3-6\/\">How to Resolve Netflix Error Code NW-3-6?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou seem to be using an unblocker or proxy. This is the Netflix error that you might have encountered. It usually comes up when you have connected to a <strong>Proxy or VPN<\/strong>. However, this issue can come up even if you haven&#8217;t connected to any VPN or Proxy. It\u2019s because Netflix considers connections as insecure, mainly to static IP addresses and open networks. Follow the methods given on the blog to not to see the <strong>Netflix proxy or VPN error<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n    \t<hr class=\"mt-5\">\n        <div class=\"custom_CTA mt-5\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 align-self-center text-lg-left text-center\">\n                    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Browsing_Privately\"><\/span>Start Browsing Privately!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p clas=\"mb-0\">iProVPN encrypts your data for protection against hackers and surveillance. Unblock your favorite streaming platforms instantly with the best VPN for streaming.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-5 align-self-center text-center\">\n                    <a class=\"custom_btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><section id='' \n                class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-593__enabled' \n                data-collection='' \n                data-pagination='0' \n                data-search='0' \n                data-pagination-enabled='0'\n                role='region'\n                aria-label='FAQ Section'\n                aria-live='polite'><h3 class=\"collection-title\">Netflix Proxy or VPN Error - FAQs<\/h3><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-20481\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-20481\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-20481\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Why does Netflix say I'm using a VPN but I'm not?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-20481\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-20481\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There could be some other reasons that Netflix showed you this error. Older cookies and cache data can be an issue asll or using Public Wifi network.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-20482\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-20482\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-20482\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Why is Netflix blocking VPNs?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-20482\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-20482\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Netflix has certain policies that it only shows you regional content. Since many people use VPN to watch their favorite content from any other content library and get a Netflix VPN error from the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-20483\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-20483\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-20483\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Can I still use iProVPN on Netflix?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-20483\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-20483\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using an iProVPN can be a secure option as it will provide you with a new IP address, and you can access Netflix without errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-20484\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-20484\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-20484\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Is this \u201cyou seem to be using an unblocker or proxy\u201d error common?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-20484\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-20484\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, this error is common on Netflix, happens with a lot of people, even when not using a VPN or Proxy. 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