PrivateVPN is an excellent choice for streaming thanks to its fast server speeds and strong unblocking ability. If you travel abroad (outside the UK), you can use PrivateVPN to continue watching Now. However, you may find that PrivateVPN isn’t working with Now. For example, trying to watch a stream may bring up an error message such as:

Now (formerly NowTV) only holds the rights to show its content within the UK. For this reason, it ensures streams are region-locked in other locations. Unfortunately, this is particularly frustrating if you have a Now subscription and travel abroad on vacation or for work. To solve this problem, many people use a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

PrivateVPN usually works well with Now. But if you’re having trouble, there are a few things you can try.

Why isn’t PrivateVPN working with Now?

It’s unlikely that PrivateVPN has completely stopped working with Now. We’ve found it to be one of the more consistent options with the streaming platform. If you’ve encountered a problem, it’s likely to be for one of the following reasons:

  • You’re not connected to a server in the right location. Now is only available to stream in the UK, so you’ll need a UK IP address to watch it from overseas.
  • Now may remember your previous IP address and location due to uncleared cookies. If this is the case, it won’t acknowledge the new IP address of the VPN.
  • The IP address of your VPN server has already been blacklisted by Now.

The good news is that it’s usually quick and easy to fix PrivateVPN not working with Now.

Here’s how to fix PrivateVPN not working with Now:

  • Start by clearing your browser’s cache and cookies. This ensures Now forgets your previous IP address and location.
  • The above may get Now working again. If not, connect to a different server in the UK and repeat the first step of clearing your cookies.
  • If you’ve tried several servers to no success, you can always contact PrivateVPN’s customer support via live chat or email.
  • Still no solution? There are a number of other VPNs that have a good record with Now (all of which come with money-back guarantees). These include NordVPN and Surfshark.

How to sign in to Now with PrivateVPN

Just not sure how to get started using a VPN with Now? You might be surprised how simple it is!

There are no hidden terms—just contact support within 30 days if you decide NordVPN isn’t right for you and you’ll get a full refund. Start your NordVPN trial here.

Here’s how you can sign in to Now using PrivateVPN:

  • Sign up with PrivateVPN if you haven’t already. Remember, it includes a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can try it out risk-free.
  • Download the VPN app, making sure it’s the correct version for your streaming device. PrivateVPN supports 10 simultaneous connections.
  • Log in to the VPN app and connect to a server in the UK. This is how you can get a UK IP address for unblocking Now from anywhere in the world.
  • Open Now and sign in to your account. Select your preferred live stream. This should play without any further restriction
  • Didn’t work? Take a look at our troubleshooting section above. Chances are this will get PrivateVPN working with Now.

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