YouTube: Bypass country block - how it works

Some content is blocked on YouTube by a country block. In this practical tip, we will show you how to deal with this with a VPN.

Bypass YouTube country block via VPN - how it works

• VPN stands for Virtual Private Network and is used in this case to play YouTube another country address through which you can see the content.
• There are numerous VPN providers that mostly offer an extension or a plugin for your browser. Many versions are free of charge, but with such providers you run the risk that your data will be passed on.
• Therefore, if you want to view certain content permanently, we recommend that you use a paid account with a reputable provider. If you only want to watch a certain video once, you can also use free trial accounts there.
• In another practical tip, we have put together the 5 best and most reputable VPN providers for you.
• If you are looking for a free VPN program, we can recommend "CyberGhost VPN" or "Winscribe VPN".
• As soon as you have installed the program, set a different country in the corresponding browser tool in which your video is available. After that, you usually have to activate the VPN briefly and reload the YouTube page.

We will show you the best VPN clients for your Android smartphone in the next practical tip.