ITVX (formerly known as ITV Hub) is the streaming platform for all things ITV, allowing you to watch content from all its channels live or on demand.
This makes it the go-to place to watch the final season of Love Island. It’s also the home of gripping crime dramas and all of the family’s favorite movies. But there’s a big downside: it’s only available in the UK, which means you can’t watch anything on ITVX if you live outside the UK, or even just visit another location. on holiday.
Fortunately, there is a way around this, and it’s possible to watch ITVX from abroad quite easily, whether on your PC, Mac, TV, iPhone or Android device.
Watch ITVX abroad with a VPN
If you want to watch ITVX outside the UK, the best thing to do is get yourself a VPN.
VPN stands for “virtual private network” and allows you to browse the internet as if you were based in another country. This basically means that even if you’re outside the UK, you can trick the ITVX website or app into thinking you’re in Britain.
There are countless VPNs on the market, but we’ve tested many to find out which one is the best. NordVPN and SurfShark are our most recommended thanks to their speed, reliability, and ease of use, but we have a full ranking of the best VPNs for streaming if you want more options.
Once you’ve signed up and installed your VPN of choice on the device you want to use to access ITVX, here’s what you need to do:
- Time to complete: 5 minutes
- Tools needed: laptop or phone
Find a server
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Open your VPN on your phone, laptop, or other device, and choose a UK-based server.
Launch ITVX
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Access the ITVX website or app on the same device – it should treat you as if you were in the UK.
If for some reason that doesn’t work, try switching to another UK server on your VPN – streaming platforms like ITVX try to block known VPN IP addresses, so you may need to try a few different servers first to find one that works.
It’s also worth noting that if you have an ad blocker enabled, ITVX may block it – and as some VPNs have ad blocking built in, you may need to disable this part of the software.
Login
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If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for an ITVX account to watch. You will need to enter a valid email address, date of birth and UK postcode. Then you should be able to log in normally.
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