How to watch BritBox with Proton VPN
BritBox is a subscription-based streaming service that specializes in British television content. A joint venture between the BBC and ITV, two of the United Kingdom’s largest broadcasters. BritBox offers a wide range of classic and contemporary British programming, including dramas, comedies, mysteries, documentaries, and more.
Its content includes classic British TV shows such as Doctor Who, Fawlty Towers, and Blackadder — plus popular modern series like Vera, Line of Duty, and Broadchurch. As paid subscription service, BritBox is ad-free. In this guide, we look at how to watch BritBox with Proton VPN on:
You can use Proton VPN to unblock other popular streaming services as well, including Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video.
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To use streaming services via Proton VPN, you’ll need a paid Proton VPN plan. If you already have a Proton VPN Free plan, you can upgrade your account by logging in and selecting Plus (or another paid plan) from your account dashboard.
If you don’t have a Proton VPN account, you can sign up for a Plus plan.
How to watch BritBox with Proton VPN from your browser
1. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download and install Proton VPN for your device.
- Proton VPN for Windows
- Proton VPN for macOS
- Proton VPN for Linux
- Proton VPN Chrome extension
- Proton VPN Firefox extension
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any Plus server located in the United States or Canada.
3. Visit the BritBox website at www.britbox.com(new window) and sign in (or sign up, if you haven’t already). You can now relax and enjoy your favorite British and timeless classics and the latest UK hits safely and securely with Proton VPN.
How to watch BritBox with Proton VPN on a mobile device
BritBox apps are available for Android(new window), iOS and iPadOS(new window).
1. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download and install Proton VPN for your device.
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any server located in the United States or Canada.
3. Download the BritBox app and sign in (or sign up, if you haven’t already). You can now relax and enjoy your favorite British and timeless classics and the latest UK hits safely and securely with Proton VPN.
How to watch BritBox with Proton VPN on your smart TV
BritBox apps are available for Android TV, Amazon Fire TV (“firestick”), and Apple TV.
1. Download Proton VPN for:
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any server located in the United States or Canada.
3. Install the BritiBox app on your Android TV, Fire TV, or Apple TV device and sign in (or sign up, if you haven’t already). You can now relax and enjoy your favorite British and timeless classics and the latest UK hits safely and securely with Proton VPN.
Troubleshooting BritBox streaming problems
If BritBox doesn’t work after following the above steps, try the following troubleshooting options:
- Restart the Proton VPN app and start a new VPN connection.
- If you are accessing BritBox via your browser, try clearing your browser cache(new window).
- Restart your device.
- Clear your DNS cache (Windows, Mac, or Linux).
If none of these options work, please check out our Streaming troubleshooting guide or contact our Support team.