How to unblock Sling TV with Proton VPN

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Sling TV is an over-the-top Internet television service from Dish Network. It lets you watch your favorite cable channels — like ESPN, Comedy Central, AMC, or CNN — live. You can also purchase add-ons that focus on extra comedy, sports, or news channels.

Sling TV is also offering free streaming during the coronavirus outbreak! Check below for more details.

Proton VPN users can securely and privately watch any of their favorite Sling TV content no matter where they are!

But you are not limited to Sling TV with Proton VPN. You can also stream Disney+(new window), Netflix(new window), and Amazon Prime Video(new window). See all the streaming services you can access with our streaming guide for new users(new window).

How to watch Sling TV with Proton VPN

Connect to any Plus server located in the United States. Plus servers are available for Plus, Unlimited, Family Visionary Plan subscribers. For the fastest and most reliable connection, please connect to the server that is closest to your current location. To find the nearest servers to you, check the full list of our servers(new window).

Proton VPN does not condone the use of our VPN service to bypass copyright regulations.

Step 1:

Get a VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited subscription

If you already have a VPN Plus, Proton Unlimited(new window), or Visionary (legacy users only) account, you can skip to step 2.

If you’re a new user, sign up for Proton VPN.

If you already have a Free plan, upgrade your account by signing in and selecting VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited from your account Subscription page.

Step 2:

Install our VPN app

You need to download the Proton VPN app for your operating system. You can securely stream your favorite shows on Windows, macOS, and Linux devices or on the go with an Android device.

If you have an Android TV, you can join the beta testing program and install the app directly on your device. If you already have our app, you can skip to step 3.

For installation help, here are our support guides:

Step 3:

Buy a Sling TV subscription

If you already have a Sling TV subscription, you can skip to step 4.

To watch Sling TV on our VPN, you’ll need a valid Sling TV subscription(new window). Sling TV has two main plans, Sling Orange and Sling Blue, that are $30 a month for your first month. You can combine them into an Orange + Blue plan for $45 a month for your first month.

To help people deal with the coronavirus outbreak, Sling TV offering free streaming to their US viewers. The service, called Stay in and Sling(new window), comes with a selection of older shows that are on-demand and a small selection of free live channels. You don’t even need to make an account to watch.

You can watch favorites like Hell’s Kitchen and 21 Jump Street, or your kids can watch Bob the Builder, for free!

Step 4:

Start watching Sling TV securely with Proton VPN!

Connect to a Plus server in the US, log in to Sling TV, then kick back and relax.

If you experience issues watching Sling TV, please try the following:

Restart Proton VPN application and VPN connection
Clear your browser cache(new window)
Use a different browser
Restart your device
Clear your DNS cache(new window)

Sling TV may not always work. If you have tried all possible options and are still having issues or if you have any questions, please contact our Support team(new window).

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