Every TV show and film that is broadcast on Channel 4, E4, More4, Film4 and 4music is available to stream on the Channel 4 Streaming Hub – this was previously known as all 4.
Channel 4 is only available to view when you are within the British boundaries because of the license issues related to the shows. That can be a problem if you go abroad and want to keep track of your favorite shows while you are gone, or if you live outside the United Kingdom, but do not want to miss massively popular shows such as Hollyoaks and Taskmaster.
Fortunately there are ways around it. Here is how you can view Channel 4 from outside the UK-U can use this method to view the long-awaited famous edition of the Great British Bake Off.
How you can watch channel 4 with a VPN
By far the easiest way to gain access to Channel 4 from abroad, you can use a VPN (or virtual private network) with which you can browse the internet while in a different country than where you actually are.
This means that although the Channel 4 website has been locked to people in the UK, you still have access to a VPN, because it masks your true location.
There are many VPNs that are there, although we have succeeded in successfully unblocking the Channel 4 website with NordVPNknown for its reliability, speed and affordability, especially if you lock yourself for a multi-year plan.
You can also view our guide for the best VPNs for streaming video – our ranking of the best VPNs we have tested for watching films and TV.
After you have chosen a VPN service, you can easily install it on your device – most work on PC, Mac, iOS, Android and more. Then take the following steps:
- Tools required: NordVPN, Channel 4 -website or app, smartphone or PC/laptop
Register for NordVPN
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NordVPN Select the two -year plan as standard, but you can also opt for plans for a year and a month. Follow the steps to create a new account and sign up for a subscription
Install NordVPN
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If you are on PC, go to the Nordvpn -websiteLog in to your account and then download the PC app under the section with the “Downloads” label
If you are on a smartphone or tablet, just search for NordVPN in the App Store
Connect to a British server on your chosen VPN
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Many VPNs have countless servers to choose from, so if you don’t work, you can try another
Select on the registration page ‘I don’t have an account and I want to register’
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If you already have a channel 4 account, simply log in with your usual details
Choose an e -mail address and password for your account
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It is free to register for an account
Add a name, date of birth and the UK address
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You need a British zip code for the address
Channel 4 sends a confirmation email to your e -mail once you are registered
Search for the show you want to view
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Channel 4 requires that you disable advertising blockers-including possibly optional advertising blocking in your VPN-DUS make sure you do that before you try to look
If you still can’t connect, try another server within your VPN until you find one that works for you
Do not forget that you have to view channel 4, you have to disable advertising blockers (including optional advertising blocking in your VPN). If you still can’t connect, try another British server – content providers try to block the VPN traffic, so you may have to try a few different connections to find one that works.
And on that comment is the use of such solutions against the general terms and conditions of Channel 4, and there is a small risk that your account can be blocked.
We discovered that the Channel 4 app had trouble loading while we tested on iOS abroad. The way to bypass this is by logging in to your web browser, so you have to stream. Be patient, because the video can take a while to fully load.
