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This guide is for U.S. users who are unable to stream YouTube TV while connected to the VPN.

After each step, check whether the issue is fixed before proceeding to the next section.

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1. Sign in to YouTube TV from your browser
2. Use the ExpressVPN browser extension
3. Change to a different VPN server location
4. Contact support

1. Sign in to YouTube TV from your browser

If you are having issues streaming YouTube TV while connected to the VPN, make sure you are using the browser version of YouTube TV rather than the app version.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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2. Use the ExpressVPN browser extension

Make sure you are using the ExpressVPN browser extension (available for Windows, Mac, and Linux). To use the browser extension, you must also have the ExpressVPN app installed on your computer.

If the issue persists, try using a different browser. The ExpressVPN browser extension works with Chrome, Firefox, Vivaldi, Chromium, Brave, and Microsoft Edge.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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3. Change to a different VPN server location

Try changing to these different VPN server locations in the following order:

  1. USA – San Francisco
  2. USA – Washington DC
  3. USA – New York

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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4. Contact Support

If you are still unable to stream YouTube TV while connected to the VPN, contact the ExpressVPN Support Team anytime by clicking or tapping on the chat box at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.

You can also email the team directly at: support@expressvpn.zendesk.com

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ExpressVPN is optimized to work with YouTube TV so you can enjoy online privacy and security all the time, without the VPN interfering. It should never be used as a means of copyright circumvention, which is strictly against our Terms of Service. As we cannot see or control what you do while connected to our VPN, you are responsible at all times for complying with our terms, the YouTube TV Terms of Use, and any applicable laws. Compliance requires you to be located in the U.S. while streaming YouTube TV with ExpressVPN.
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