VyprVPN not working with Hulu? Here’s what to do

Hulu is one of America’s most popular streaming platforms, hosting shows like Tell Me Lies and The Patient. Because of geo-restrictions, you’ll be blocked from accessing Hulu outside the US. The best workaround is to use a VPN.

VyprVPN has worked with Hulu previously, but the web is flooded with reports of it no longer working, leading to a frustrating BYA-403-011 error, meaning the service has detected your VPN.

The good news is there are ways of getting around geo-blocks, which we’ll explore in this post, along with the possible reasons VyprVPN may be struggling with Hulu.

Why Hulu is blocking VyprVPN

In the early days of streaming, it was easy to use a VPN to access Hulu and other streamers. Several VPNs had the power to bust through the streaming service’s geographic roadblocks, allowing them to connect to Hulu to enjoy their favorite films and TV shows.

However, that all started changing around 10 years ago. At that time, Hulu and other streaming services began blocking VPN users from accessing their content library outside their designated countries. So, when you try to watch Hulu when traveling internationally, you will encounter an error message like in the screenshot below:

It should be noted that Hulu and other streaming services don’t block VPN connections because they want to be evil; it’s because the contracts they sign with content providers require them to block connection attempts from outside of the agreed countries.

Hulu is fast becoming one of the most challenging streaming services to access with a VPN. It can detect and block IP addresses linked to VPNs, meaning you won’t get past the sign-in page.

Hulu blocks connections from all known VPN servers, which means VyprVPN needs to constantly rotate it in fresh IP addresses that haven’t been blocked yet. If it fails to do so, Hulu will be inaccessible through VyprVPN.

Related: How does Hulu detect VPNs?

How to get VyprVPN working with Hulu

If you’re having trouble accessing Hulu with VyprVPN, there are a couple of things you can try:

1. Connect to an alternative server with a different IP address – Often, connecting to a different server in the same location will give you a unique IP address that isn’t flagged by Hulu yet. You can also connect multiple times until you find one that works.
2. Contact customer support – If all else fails, contact the VPN’s customer care team and explain your problem. They should be able to help you by providing a list of servers that work or troubleshooting other issues you might have encountered.
3. Try another provider altogether – It might be worth trying a different provider as not all providers are affected by Hulu’s detection capabilities. NordVPN, for example, is often noted for its ability to bypass geo-restrictions and provide access to Hulu without any problems.

How to use NordVPN with Hulu

If you’ve come this far, it’s safe to assume that VyprVPN isn’t working with Hulu, so it might be time to consider another Hulu VPN.

NordVPN is an excellent VPN for streaming due to its vast network of US-based servers and its SmartPlay feature, which helps you quickly get around geo-restrictions.

Here’s how to access Hulu with NordVPN:

1. Create an account with NordVPN, taking advantage of an exclusive discount for Comparitech readers. Alternatively, try Surfshark or ExpressVPN, two capable providers for accessing Hulu.
2. Download and install the NordVPN app for your device. Open the app and log into your account.
3. Connect to a US-based server—ideally, one marked for unblocking streaming services like Hulu.
4. Once connected, open the Hulu website and stream without issues.
5. Clear your browser’s cache and cookies if you see an error, and refresh the page/restart the app.

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