How to watch Canadian Netflix in India
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India may be the second-largest country when it comes to population, with its 1.38 billion citizens at this time, but when it comes to the content available on Netflix, the country’s rank is not nearly that high.
So while you’re paying for a Netflix subscription, what can you do to get MORE content? In this guide, I’ll be showing you.
A lot of Indian citizens and those travelling there are interested in ways to expand their reach and unlock the Netflix catalogue of other countries such as Canada.
Of course, this is easier said than done, and without any special tools, the only way for people of India to watch Canadian Netflix would be to move to Canada.
If you don’t want to be spending thousands of rupees or dollars on a flight, you can use a cheap and simple VPN app.
But what is a VPN? Let’s find out.
What is a VPN?
Whether you are a local in India, or a Canadian expat who wishes to access content from back home, or even if you are only visiting for a while and you feel a bit nostalgic, a VPN can help you out.
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, and it is a tool that utilises numerous features, all of which work together to provide you with online security, privacy, and anonymity.
A useful side effect of the tool is the fact that it can unblock overseas content, and let you bypass geo-restrictions and censorship.
As a result, you can use it to access Netflix from other countries.
So if you have an Indian Netflix account, a Canadian account or an account from anywhere else you’ll be able to gain access to the Canadian selection from within India.
Where to get a VPN?
If you wish to try it out for yourself and access a greater amount of Netflix content while still sitting comfortably in India, the best way to go about it is to go right to the top and use the best VPN services.
This is due to the fact that not all VPNs can unblock Netflix. In fact, only a handful of them can do it.
After extensive testing in different locations in India, we found ExpressVPN to be about the best option.
It’s a VPN that offers one of the highest coverages when it comes to the number of countries where its server network expands to.
It covers 94 countries, and it has over 3,000 servers in total. Also, it offers excellent speeds that will make your streaming enjoyable, fast and most importantly – let you stream in high quality up to 4k.
And, if you change your mind, it also has a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can try without any risk.
Apart from this service, you can also try out CyberGhost VPN, or Surfshark VPN – the choice is yours!
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How to set the VPN up
If you are interested in getting a VPN and improving your Netflix experience, you can easily set up a VPN in only a few minutes.
The process is quick and simple
Step 1:
You should start by going to the ExpressVPN website, and beginning the sign-up procedure.
You will then need to enter your email address, choose a payment plan, and payment method, and insert your payment details.
Step 2:
After that, you will be ready to download the VPN app.
ExpressVPN offers dedicated apps for multiple devices and systems, and all you need to do is find the app for the system that you need on its website, or within the app store, if you wish to watch on a mobile device.
Once you download the app, it will install itself on mobile devices, while you will have to do it manually on a PC.
Don’t worry, though, the installation is straightforward, and pretty much the same as that of any other app.
Step 3:
Once you install the app, log into it, and locate a list of servers inside. Connect to any location in Canada, and you will be set.
Get plenty of extra content with ExpressVPN.
All you need to do now is go to Netflix and enjoy all the different and added Canadian content that isn’t usually available in India.
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Can I get Netflix for free?
Unfortunately, no. VPN has many abilities, and it can keep you safe and private online, but it cannot get you a free Netflix subscription.
Fortunately, if you already have Netflix, you will not have to create a new account to watch the Canadian version, you can do it easily from your existing account.
Netflix determines which catalogue you get to see depending on your computer’s IP address. It’s a bit like a phone number and it helps Netflix know your location.
Once you connect to Canada using a VPN, Netflix will think that you are in Canada, and you will get Canadian content.
So, sadly, no free Netflix, but you can certainly get even more movies and TV shows!
How does Canadian Netflix differ from Indian Netflix?
When it comes to differences between Netflix in Canada and Netflix in India, it is quite vast and noticeable.
If you access Indian Netflix, you will have access to 201 TV shows and 554 different movies, which doesn’t sound too bad at first.
However, if you compare that to Canadian Netflix, which has access to 629 TV shows and 2942 movies, it is clear that Indian Netflix barely offers anything.
It is up to you to decide whether you are alright with that or not, but if you choose that you want more, a VPN app is only a few minutes and just a few dollars per month.
Is VPN even legal?
If you were wondering (or worrying) about the legality of using a VPN, you can relax, VPNs are fully legal in India and most other countries.
They are online privacy technologies, and as such, you have the full right to use it in most countries around the world.
Some places may be an exception, such as China or Russia, but you will be fine in India, Canada or many other locations.
Summary
If you live in India, or you plan to travel there, and you don’t want to be limited to a small Netflix catalogue that offers only a fraction of what Canadian Netflix has, the best way to deal with it is to get a VPN.
VPNs can help you bypass geo-restrictions and unlock all the shows and movies that Canadians themselves have access to.
After testing the most popular services, I found ExpressVPN to be the best choice. Sign up, grab their app, connect to Canada and then enjoy streaming Canadian Netflix in India within minutes.
