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How to watch Hotstar with a VPN

1. Subscribe

Subscribe to Surfshark and pick a pricing plan that suits your needs.

2. Get the VPN

Download Surfshark on your streaming device.

3. Connect and stream

Run the VPN app before opening streaming services and connect to an Indian location.

Disclaimer: Please note that using Surfshark services for any illegal activities is strictly forbidden and violates our Terms of Service. Make sure that any use of Surfshark services for your particular activities conforms to all relevant laws and regulations, including those of any service providers and websites you access using Surfshark.

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Surfshark is compatible with all major operating software, so enjoy safe streaming on all platforms

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Countries Hotstar is available in

Hotstar is available in India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the UK, Canada, and Singapore but not in the US. However, since Disney acquired Hotstar in 2019, part of Hotsar’s content is available on Hulu.

Why choose Surfshark for Hotstar?

Unlimited simultaneous connections

You only need one Surfshark account to protect all your devices, which makes Surfshark an ideal VPN for streaming — stream on your PC and your smart TV in the other room.

Two virtual locations in India

If you’re an Indian expat or an Indian who’s traveling abroad, you can enjoy your local Indian Hotstar content by connecting to Surfshark’s servers in India.

Obfuscated servers

Running the OpenVPN protocol, Surfshark allows you to use obfuscated servers that hide the fact that you’re using a VPN, providing even more security to its users. Not all VPNs offer such features.

Free vs. premium VPNs

You should always steer toward premium VPNs because free ones might ruin your experience or, even worse — your device. A common free VPN has limited bandwidth and poor server selection, which results in poor speeds. Some free providers sell your data to third parties. The worst ones may infect your device with malware.

So, why take an easily avoidable risk? You’re always better off with a premium service.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I watch Hotstar?

To watch Hotstar, you need to create an account and pay for your subscription. However, you can only access Hotstar from a few select countries as their content is geo-restricted.

Is Disney+ Hotstar available in the USA?

Disney+ integrated Hotstar into its portfolio on March 20, 2019, and the newly formed Disney+ Hotstar has been available in the USA ever since. You can watch Hotstar content on Hulu. Remember, the content you see in the US will not be the same as on Hotstar in India.

Does Hotstar work with a VPN?

Yes, Hotstar works with a VPN. For it to work smoothly, choose a reliable VPN provider with a worldwide server network, the fastest protocols, and no user data retention policies.

How do I watch Disney+ Hotstar outside India?

If you’re an Indian traveling abroad and want to stream Hotstar content local to you, use a VPN (preferably Surfshark), connect to Indian servers* (that’s how you get an Indian IP address), and launch the streaming platform.

*Surfshark only offers virtual Indian servers. In 2022, India passed a law requiring VPN providers to record user data, so Surfshark shut down its physical servers and only left virtual ones.

Why won’t Hotstar work with a VPN?

Hotstar may not work with a VPN because they have blocklisted (banned) the IP you’re using.

Another reason Hotsar is not working is that they may have flagged your account for suspicious activity. This happens when you log into your account from different IPs, and the platform “thinks” that you’re a hacker from a different country. Most VPNs have IP rotators and change your address regularly.

Static IP servers and Dedicated IP may resolve both issues.

Is Hotstar free in India?

No, it’s only free for a 7-day trial. You’ll have to get a premium account to view content after your free trial.

Will using a VPN hurt my streaming quality?

If you use a local server, your streaming quality shouldn’t drop. For example, if you use a virtual India location to stream on an Indian streaming company like Hotstar, you won’t have any issues. A VPN might even speed you up if you suffer from bandwidth limits from your ISP.

What’s the Hotstar “content is not available in your region” error?

If you’re trying to access Hotstar India from somewhere else in the world, you will get an error message saying this content is unavailable in your country. If you get this error, it means that Hotstar isn’t supported in your region and that you shouldn’t use it.