How to Install a VPN on Firestick: TV Setup Guide

To install a VPN on a Fire TV Stick, download the VPNClient TV app with Downloader, sign in using the VPN credentials in your VPNSoEasy dashboard, and connect to a server. The setup also works on compatible Android TV and Google TV devices. VPNSoEasy costs $5 per month, includes up to 10 devices and unlimited bandwidth, and lets you cancel anytime by emailing info@vpnsoeasy.com.

You’ll use the Downloader app and enter a code to get VPNClient. Because the app uses a generic name, it won’t display the VPNSoEasy brand after installation.

Key Takeaways

• Find your VPN username and password in the dashboard’s Your VPN card.

• Use Downloader code 5816313 for the new app version; try 118535 if it doesn’t work on your device.

• Roku, Apple TV, Samsung TVs, and LG TVs can’t install VPNClient.

What You Need Before You Start

Before you begin, make sure you have a VPNSoEasy subscription, a compatible TV device, and access to its app store. You’ll also need the VPN login details from your dashboard.

Sign Up and Find Your VPN Login Details

Subscribe to VPNSoEasy at vpnsoeasy.com using a phone or computer. The plan costs $5 per month, has no contract, supports up to 10 devices with unlimited bandwidth, and includes a seven-day refund period; you can cancel anytime by emailing info@vpnsoeasy.com.

After subscribing, sign in to the VPNSoEasy dashboard and find the Your VPN card. It shows your VPN username and password, which are separate from your website login. Keep both handy so you can enter them with your TV remote.

Check That Your TV Can Run VPNClient

VPNClient works with compatible Fire TV Stick, Android TV, and Google TV devices that allow you to install apps from outside their app stores. You’ll download it through Downloader using an installation code.

Roku, Apple TV, Samsung TVs running Tizen, and LG TVs running webOS can’t install this app. If you need help with one of those devices, email info@vpnsoeasy.com.

Fire TV Stick Setup: From Downloader to Connection

On a compatible Fire TV Stick, install Downloader, allow it to install unknown apps, then use a code to download VPNClient. Once you’ve installed the app, sign in with your VPN credentials and connect to a server.

Allow Downloader to Install Unknown Apps

1. From the Fire TV home screen, open the app store, find Downloader, and install it.

2. Open Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options > Install unknown apps.

3. Turn on permission for Downloader.

If you can’t find Developer Options, open Settings > My Fire TV > About and select your device name seven times. Return to the previous screen, where Developer Options should now appear. Menu names can vary slightly by device or software version.

Download the New or Older VPNClient Version

1. Open Downloader and enter code 5816313 to download the new version of VPNClient.

2. If that version doesn’t work on your device, reopen Downloader and enter code 118535 to download the older version.

Use one downloaded version at a time. If you need to update the app later, run the Downloader code again and install the downloaded update.

Install VPNClient and Connect to a Server

1. When the download finishes, choose the option to install the APK.

2. Open VPNClient. The app has a generic name and won’t be branded as VPNSoEasy.

3. Enter the VPN username and password shown in the dashboard’s Your VPN card.

4. Approve the device’s VPN connection request.

5. Choose a server location and connect.

You can browse available locations on the VPNSoEasy servers page. Keep the VPN username and password distinct from your website login when entering them with the remote.

Setup for Android TV and Google TV

On Android TV and Google TV, the process follows the same download and sign-in flow as Fire TV: install Downloader, grant it permission to install unknown apps, then get VPNClient. The setting’s exact location varies across device manufacturers and software versions.

Enable the Unknown-App Permission

1. Install Downloader from your device’s app store.

2. Open the device’s security or apps settings and find the Install unknown apps permission.

3. Allow Downloader to install apps from unknown sources.

If the setting is hard to locate, search your device settings for “unknown apps” or check its help information. You need to allow Downloader before installing the APK.

Download VPNClient and Sign In

1. Open Downloader and enter 5816313 to download the new VPNClient version.

2. If it doesn’t work on your device, use code 118535 for the older version.

3. Install the downloaded APK and open VPNClient.

4. Sign in with the VPN username and password from your dashboard’s Your VPN card.

5. Approve the VPN connection request, choose a server location, and connect.

The app’s generic name means you won’t see VPNSoEasy branding on its screen. To update VPNClient, download and install the latest version again using the relevant Downloader code.

Manage Your Connection and Fix Common Issues

Once connected, you can disconnect through VPNClient or choose another server location from the app. If setup fails, check Downloader’s permission, confirm you’re using the dashboard’s VPN credentials, and try the steps again.

Disconnect or Switch Server Locations

Open VPNClient and use its connection controls to disconnect. To switch locations, select another server location in the app and connect again.

If the connection fails, try a different server location. You can view the available locations on the servers page.

Resolve Downloader, Installation, and Login Problems

If a Downloader code won’t load, check that the device is online and enter the code again. Confirm you’ve installed Downloader from the device’s app store and that it has permission to install unknown apps.

If installation is blocked, return to your device settings and enable the unknown-app permission for Downloader. Then reopen the downloaded APK and retry the installation.

If VPNClient rejects your login, recheck the VPN username and password in the dashboard’s Your VPN card. These credentials differ from your website login; you can also use the dashboard’s Send My Login Details button to retrieve them.

If the app needs an update, run the Downloader code again and install the downloaded version. If you still can’t connect after trying another server, contact VPNSoEasy at info@vpnsoeasy.com.

What to Do if Your TV Is Not Supported

Roku, Apple TV, Samsung Tizen TVs, and LG webOS TVs can’t install VPNClient. Email info@vpnsoeasy.com if you need help with one of these devices.

A Few Steps Are All It Takes to Connect Your TV

For a compatible Fire TV Stick, Android TV, or Google TV device, the setup comes down to installing Downloader, granting its installation permission, and using a code to get VPNClient. Sign in with the VPN credentials from your dashboard, approve the connection request, and select a server.

Keep your VPN credentials separate from your website login, and use the older Downloader code if the new app version doesn’t work on your device. For unsupported TVs, email info@vpnsoeasy.com for help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add a VPN to my Fire Stick?

Yes, you can install VPNClient on a compatible Fire TV Stick using Downloader. Allow Downloader to install unknown apps, enter code 5816313, install the app, and sign in with your VPN credentials.

Is VPNSoEasy free to use on Firestick?

VPNSoEasy is a paid service, and it has no free trial. Its plan costs $5 per month and includes a seven-day refund period.

How much does VPNSoEasy cost for Firestick?

VPNSoEasy costs $5 per month, with no contract and the option to cancel anytime by emailing info@vpnsoeasy.com. The plan supports up to 10 devices and includes unlimited bandwidth and all server locations.

Can I connect a VPN to my Firestick from my phone?

You can use a phone or computer to subscribe and retrieve your VPN credentials, but you install and connect VPNClient on the Fire TV Stick itself. Enter the VPN username and password from your dashboard using the TV remote.

Why is VPNClient not accepting my login details?

VPNClient requires the VPN username and password from the dashboard’s Your VPN card, not your VPNSoEasy website login. Check the details or use the dashboard’s Send My Login Details button, then try signing in again.