How to Setup PureVPN on Roku? A Simple Guide for 2022

Setting up virtual private network services on Roku is a bit tricky. Roku does not have built-in support for virtual private networks, so you cannot directly install an app from a store like you are probably adapted to doing. With the help of a physical or virtual router, you can use PureVPN with your Roku devices. Let’s get started:

Setting up PureVPN app on Roku via Physical Router

Roku device can be connected via a VPN-enabled physical router rather than using your system as a virtual one. This will help you to unblock streaming channels on Roku by connecting to your wifi router. However, you will need to follow the steps mentioned below:

First, you need to configure PureVPN on a router which is another whole process in itself. Once you do that, follow the steps below:

1. Create your PureVPN account.
2. Once subscribed, you have to configure the PureVPN app on a router.
3. Open Roku Home and go to Settings and Click on the Network. Then click on setup connection.
4. Click a Wireless.
5. Click on the wifi connection.
6. Enter password.
7. Once connected, you can stream anything over Roku.

Setting up PureVPN on Roku via Virtual Router

You can install the PureVPN on Mac or PC and share a connection from your system to Roku. This technique will only take 3 minutes and is easy to execute.

Virtual Router on Windows

To offer a virtual hotspot connection from your windows system to your Roku device, follow the steps mentioned below to complete the process:

1. Subscribe to PureVPN.
2. Download and install PureVPN on your Windows system.
3. In the taskbar, tick on the internet connection and open Network & Internet Settings.
4. Find the mobile hotspot on the left-hand menu and toggle on the share my internet connection with other devices button.
5. On the same left-hand menu, tick Status and open Change adapter options.
6. Right-click on PureVPN Tap Adapter and Click properties.
7. Check on the box next to Allow other network users to connect through the system’s internet connection within the sharing tab.
8. In the drop-down menu, select the connection you created and press OK.
9. Now launch the PureVPN application and connect to a US-based server.
10. Now, configure your Roku device to the US region if you have not already.
11. Connect PureVPN to a US-based server and open the official website of Roku on your system
12. Set country to the US when asked to select a country.
13. Enter a US-based ZIP code.
14. Reset your Roku by holding the reset button for 15 seconds.
15. Choose Settings and Click Network when your Roku starts up again.
16. Select set up a connection and click Wireless.
17. Select PureVPN from the list of available wifi options.
18. Enter your wifi password and connect.

Virtual Router on Mac

To offer a virtual hotspot connection from your windows system to your Roku, follow the steps mentioned below to complete the process:

1. Tick on the Apple logo and then System preferences and open Network.
2. Choose interface as VPN and service name as Roku.
3. Enter your PureVPN server address.
4. Click on Authentication Settings and enter your PureVPN credentials and Click OK.
5. Tick on Advanced > Send all internet traffic over VPN connection and Click Ok and then Apply.
6. Tick on Connect.
7. Click on the logo and open System Preferences > Sharing > Internet Sharing > wifi.
8. Now adjust the Mac settings as mentioned below:

• • Network Name: Type the Network name.
  • Channel: Leave it as default.
  • Security: Choose WPA2 Personal
  • Password: Create a password
  • Verify: Re-enter the Password

9. Click on OK to finish