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Setting up the ExpressVPN app for Apple TV
Using the ExpressVPN app for Apple TV
Download the VPN app
On your Apple TV, go to the App Store and search for ExpressVPN.
Select Get again.
The ExpressVPN app will be downloaded to your Apple TV.
After the app has finished downloading, select Open to launch the ExpressVPN app.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.
Set up the VPN app
On the app’s welcome screen, select Sign In.
You can sign in using the following methods:
Sign in with QR code (recommended)
- Scan the QR code with your smartphone to sign in. Tap Confirm.
- Enter the email and password for your ExpressVPN account. Tap Sign In.
- Tap Confirm.
Sign in with 8-character code
- On a separate device from your Apple TV, visit auth.expressvpn.com/activate.
- Enter the 8-character code displayed on your Apple TV.
- Select Continue.
- Enter the email and password for your ExpressVPN account. Select Sign In.
Sign in with email
- On the app, select Sign In With Email.
- Enter the email address and password associated with your ExpressVPN account.
- Select Sign In.
If you purchased your ExpressVPN subscription from the App Store, you can also sign in by selecting Restore Purchase. You may receive a prompt to enter your Apple ID password.
You will see a statement detailing the information collected by the ExpressVPN app. Select Agree and Continue to proceed.
You will be invited to set up your VPN. Select Continue to proceed with the installation.
The app will notify you: ‘ “ExpressVPN” Would Like to Add VPN Configurations.’ Select Allow.
Your app will ask you if you’d like to share anonymous analytics to help make ExpressVPN faster and more reliable. Select your preference to continue.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.
Connect to a VPN server location
To connect to a VPN server location, select . By default, ExpressVPN will suggest the location that provides the optimal experience for you, called Smart Location.
Once you see the Connected message on the app screen, you can begin streaming with freedom and security!
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.
Disconnect from a VPN server location
To disconnect from a VPN server location, select while the VPN is on.
You will know you are disconnected when the screen says, Not connected.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.
Connect to a different VPN server location
To connect to a different server location, select Selected Location.
Select the location you would like to connect to. ExpressVPN has servers in 105 countries for you to choose from.
Some countries feature multiple server locations. After selecting the country, select the server location you want to connect to.
ExpressVPN will automatically connect you to the selected server location.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.
Block ads and trackers
Customize your online experience and take back control over what companies know about you. You can block ads and trackers from within the ExpressVPN app in just a few steps.
A lot of the apps you visit keep a record of and share your activity with third-party companies, including trackers. This information is used to serve you more targeted ads and content, usually without your knowledge or permission.
These advanced protection features prevent all apps you visit on your device from communicating with the third-party companies in our open-source blocklists.
Advanced protection features are disabled by default. To enable them:
- Make sure to connect to the VPN and use the Automatic or Lightway protocol.
- Go to Options > Advanced Protection.
- Turn on the advanced protection features to suit your needs.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.
Uninstall the app
To remove ExpressVPN from your Apple TV:
- Find the ExpressVPN app on your Apple TV’s home screen, then press and hold the clickpad center (Siri Remote 2nd generation or later) or touch surface (Siri Remote 1st generation).
- Select Delete App.
- Select Delete or Offload.
Offload removes the app from the Home Screen to free up storage. However, your Apple TV will retain the ExpressVPN app’s data in case you install it again.
Delete also deletes the ExpressVPN app’s data. You can download the app again, but the stored data may not be restored.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.