How to watch DStv with Proton VPN
Based in South Africa, Digital Satellite Television (DStv) is one of the leading television services in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering a wide variety of content, including entertainment, news, sports, movies, and documentaries. As its name suggests, DStv remains primarily a direct-to-home satellite television service, but it also offers online live TV and catch-up streaming. This is what we discuss in this support article.
It’s possible to sign in to DStv with a free account, but content is limited to a few religious shows. To access more of DStv’s catalog, you’ll need to purchase a DStv plan. In this guide, we look at how to watch DStv with Proton VPN on:
You can use Proton VPN to unblock other popular streaming services, including Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video(new window).
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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 DStv 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 server in South Africa.
3. Visit the DStv website at dstv.stream(new window) and sign in to watch your favorite entertainment and documentary shows, news, sports, and movies safely and securely with Proton VPN.
How to watch DStv with Proton VPN on a mobile device
DStv 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 in South Africa.
3. Download the DStv app and sign in to watch your favorite entertainment and documentary shows, news, sports, and movies safely and securely with Proton VPN.
How to watch DStv with Proton VPN on your smart TV
DStv 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 in South Africa.
3. Install the DStv app and sign in to watch your favorite entertainment and documentary shows, news, sports, and movies safely and securely with Proton VPN.
Troubleshooting DStv streaming problems
If DStv 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 DStv 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.