How to Set up ExpressVPN on Roku in Canada? [2022 Guide]

How Do I Set up ExpressVPN on Roku?

Unfortunately, setting up ExpressVPN Roku player is not nearly as straightforward as it was to get ExpressVPN on PS4. In contrast to devices using the Fire Stick platform, Roku players do not come equipped with native support for virtual private networks (VPNs). The ExpressVPN app is unfortunately not downloadable directly on Roku players at this time.

The two methods for connecting ExpressVPN to your Roku TV are:

1. Configure ExpressVPN on Roku via Physical Router
2. Configure ExpressVPN on Roku via Virtual Router (macOS / Windows)

Select the approach you believe is easiest to follow, and ExpressVPN should be up and running on Roku in no time. However, before we begin, grab an ExpressVPN subscription package for yourself. With a 12-month plan, you can save 49% and get three extra months for free, making it only $6.67/mo.

You will have the best experience streaming content if you use a Roku account that is based in the same location as the VPN router (or virtual VPN router) that is installed on your Roku streaming player. (The IP address of the device that was used to set up the account is utilized to determine the location of the account.)

If you have never set up your Roku device before, make sure to follow these steps in order to get both your Roku device and your Roku account set up properly.

• Open the ExpressVPN software on your device, then connect to a VPN server in the country of your choice. This location is what Roku uses to determine where your account is based, and it should coincide with where your VPN router is located (or virtual VPN router).
• After successfully connecting, you should reload the page to ensure that your VPN location has been saved. Complete the form by following the on-screen directions and entering the required information.
• When you reach the screen for making a payment:
• If you want to input a payment method, it is recommended that you pick one that has its billing location the same as the location of the VPN router you are using (or virtual VPN router).
• You can select “Skip this step” if you do not have access to an appropriate payment method to input, or if you do not wish to submit a payment method.
• To finish the setup, follow the directions on the screen. Once the configuration is finished, you can start streaming content on your Roku device while maintaining your privacy and security.

If you have a physical router, ExpressVPN is compatible with Roku and can be used together. This approach is rather more complex than others. However, regardless of the degree of difficulty, it is not impossible to complete.

Step 1: The First thing, follow this guide to install ExpressVPN router. If you want to use it with an American Roku account, you must ensure that you are connected to a server in the United States.

Step 2: Go to the Settings menu on Roku, then click on the Network icon, and finally select the Setup Connection option.

Step 3: Choose Wireless. Locate your Wi-Fi (Running via Router) in the list of Wi-Fi Networks and click it.

Step 4: Put in your Wi-Fi connection’s password. The status would read “Connected” after you are connected.

With ExpressVPN, you can now watch CBC Gem on Roku or enjoy SonyLIV on your Roku device.

Step 1: Download the ExpressVPN Windows application.

Step 2: Open the Network and Internet Settings by first selecting the connection icon that is located in the taskbar.

Step 3: Enable the Share my Internet with other device options by selecting Mobile hotspot from the left menu

Step 4: Change the adapter options by clicking Status from the left-hand menu.

Step 5: Select Properties from the drop-down menu that appears after you right-click ExpressVPN Tap Adapter

Step 6: Choose “Allow other users to connect this computer’s internet connection” from the drop-down menu located in the Sharing tab.

Step 7: Select hotspot connection that you created from the drop-down, then click OK.

You have successfully made a virtual connection while ExpressVPN is operating on your device. Congratulations! You are now able to connect Roku device to newly established connection in the following manner:

1. Open ExpressVPN on your computer and join a US server.
2. Select Wireless under Set up connection.
3. Select your newly formed ExpressVPN connection from the accessible Wi-Fi connections list.
4. Lastly, key in your WiFi password.

That completes the connection of your Roku to ExpressVPN, you can now watch ABC on Roku or enjoy Discovery Plus on your Roku device.

The procedure of establishing a connection to a hotspot when using ExpressVPN on a computer running macOS is a time-consuming one. Before you start, ensure your Mac is connected to a LAN wire and the Wi-Fi is turned off.

1. 1. Click the Apple symbol, then select “System Preferences…”
   2. Access the Network preferences.
   3. To add an interface, click the “+” icon.
   4. Next, choose VPN as the interface type.
   5. Select ExpressVPN Hotspot as the name, and then change “VPN Type” to “L2TP over IPSec.”
   6. By logging onto the ExpressVPN website, enter the ExpressVPN server address. After that, select “PPTP & L2TP/IPSec” under “Manual Configuration” by clicking on the “Setup” button.
   7. Enter the username you can find from the previous step in the “Account Name” area. Then select “Authentication Settings…”
   8. Enter the password you found in step 6 under “User Authentication,” and enter “Shared Secret” as “12345678” > OK.
   9. Then click “Advanced…”
   10. Select “Send traffic over VPN connection” and then press the OK button.
   11. Wait for status to change into “Connected” before clicking “Connect.” Then, select the left-pointing arrow to return to System Preferences.
   12. Select Internet Sharing from the left menu by clicking the Sharing button.
   13. Make the following changes to the settings under Internet Sharing.

• Share the link you got from Select the IPsec/L2TP VPN connection you already formed.
• To computers using: check to mark the box (Wi-Fi).

Then, select “Wi-Fi Options…” and fill out the following information:

• Name of your Network: Name of your choice
• Channel: Just leave it.
• Security: For security, choose WPA2 Personal.
• Password: Make a new secure password.

14. Click OK.
15. Tick the Internet Sharing checkbox from Sharing menu.
16. Click Start when prompted to enable internet sharing.

That’s all, “Internet Sharing: On” should now have a green dot next to it.