The IP (Internet Protocol) address is tied to your device. It helps online trackers and advertisers to identify you. Throw them for a loop.
When your internet service providers (ISPs) see you’re watching YouTube videos or downloading files, they might cap your bandwidth. This can slow your connection down and cause stuttering. Using a VPN hides your traffic from your ISP; therefore, they won’t throttle you.
Another thing a VPN can help you with is your school, workplace, or the government restricting your access to websites or content. Diverting your traffic through a VPN server will allow you to bypass these restrictions.
If you’re traveling and want to keep up with your favorite YouTubers while abroad, you may need a VPN. Their videos may be available in your country, but who can say whether they’ll be available at your destination? Access YouTube TV and other content wherever you are.
All VPN services decrease your internet speed a little — it’s unavoidable. But with Surfshark’s 10Gbps ports on every server and 3,200+ servers around the world, you’re all but guaranteed minimal impact on speed.
Using public Wi-Fi securely. Keeping your IP address safe from advertisers. Connecting via multiple VPN servers. These and more are available to Surfshark VPN users.
This method should cover most, if not all, the issues you might encounter when you cannot access YouTube (or other streaming services).
YouTube, founded in 2005 and owned by Google, is the top video-sharing and social network platform. Users can watch, share, and upload content, like music, games, vlogs, and live streams. In terms of global visits, it’s second only to Google Search.
Using a VPN with YouTube brings perks like:
But wait, there are benefits for other YouTube products as well!
Ah, YouTube Premium — can you even put a price on human rights like ad-free viewing and offline access? Unfortunately, some countries would bar you from accessing these necessities. But with a VPN for YouTube Premium, you can overcome all sorts of local blocks and firewalls outside of literally cutting the internet connection.
That’s all in addition to other benefits, like streaming safely and privately on public Wi-Fi, bypassing throttling, and generally enjoying a smooth and secure online experience.
Did you go on a trip and find out that your YouTube Music playlist has been decimated as several tracks won’t play in the new country? Get a VPN, connect to the server in your home country, and party like it’s 2005.
Connect to a VPN, and you’ll be safely playing jams even on the dodgiest of free Wi-Fi hotspots in motels or beach bars, covering your actual IP and geolocation. Just make sure your device doesn’t get yoinked.
YouTube TV comes with live TV streaming covering over 60 networks, offers cloud DVR, and other video-on-demand benefits. But uh-oh, spaghetti-os! Your new travel destination won’t let you access any of it! What can you do?
Get a VPN, connect to the server in your home country, and see the limitations wash away! Well, OK, it won’t improve an awful 4G connection beyond its technical limits, but it will beat firewall blocks, censorship, and bandwidth throttling!
Your boss is not your friend. They live on the dream that you’ll work every last minute of your 9-to-5 as if that’s humanly feasible. To that end, they may block YouTube at work just to keep you safe from any distractions from your grind. Little do they know that VPNs laugh and/or sneer at their pathetic attempts at Dickensonian discipline!
Whether at school or a university, YouTube access may be blocked to keep you focused on your classes (easier than making them interesting) or to keep the Wi-Fi congestion on the lower end (cheaper than increasing it). Guess what sort of technology blazes past right through all the firewalls? I’ll give you a hint: it starts with a “V” and ends with “PN.”
Some countries are real stinkerinos about not allowing access to the global information superhighway (aka the internet). YouTube is often the target of such censorship to stop the locals from accessing regime-unfriendly information between streamer binges and video essays about microwaves. But a VPN can both overcome such blocks and hide the digital trail of you having done so.
Surfshark offers 3,200+ servers in 100 countries. This means that you’re likely to find one in your country — or the country you’re traveling to. Whether you need speed or a foreign IP, Surfshark has your back.
A VPN supplier is in a privileged position to snoop on your data stream as it goes. So why shouldn’t you be afraid of us? Because Surfshark VPN not only maintains a no-logs policy but also has the audits to prove it!
Surfshark has done more to safeguard your data than just keeping no logs or being headquartered in the Netherlands — a country with strong privacy protection. Our servers are all RAM-only, meaning they’re wiped clean the moment they’re disconnected from power.
At Surfshark, we strive to offer a hassle-free experience for all our users. But don’t just take our word for it—here’s what the world has to say about us.
Tech Advisor Editors’ Choice 2024
Independent’s Editor’s Choice Best Value VPN 2023
Forbes Advisor Best VPN for Unlimited Connections 2023
VPN Solution of the Year 2022
@surfshark seems to be the best bang for your bucks as far as VPNs go, and they work with some of my favourite content creators too. Unlimited amount of devices and affordable prices.
— Dolv aka Doly ♿?️??️⚧️??? (@TheDolv) August 26, 2021
@surfshark Your customer service rocks!!!! I had a billing issue and I had two options, my preferred and not so preferred option. Your rep Mike was excellent and even went with my preferred billing option. I’m getting you for the two year plan.
— Rafael Cabrero (@RafaAntonioDC) August 3, 2021
I've been using @surfshark as my VPN for the past few days
I must say I'm very happy with their product
Very easy to use
Very good subscription plans
And I can use it across multiple devices with the same subscription
This is not a paid tweet ?
Just wanted to put good word out— Dr. J (@just1doctorwala) September 7, 2020
I have been using Surfshark since I got it and I love it!
When I am traveling, I use Surfshark to access the internet quickly and securely, works like a treat in China.
We love Surfshark because it is an easy-to-use app that you can download on all your devices.
You shouldn’t use a free VPN for YouTube — or anything else! Here’s why:
| Free VPN | Premium VPN |
| Is free | Isn’t free |
| Dozens of servers | Thousands of servers |
| Few countries | Tens of countries |
| Limited speed or bandwidth | Unlimited speed or bandwidth |
| Budget level security | Industry-standard security |
| Potentially gets money from your data | Actually gets money from you paying them |
