Does CBS All Access Block All VPNs?

Don’t worry, the answer is no, CBS All Access doesn’t block all VPNs. What it does block is your IP address, and there’s a possibility that CBS won’t grant access even if you use a VPN.

Now, you’re wondering how all this works and if there’s a way to override the block. Well, the inner workings of CBD restrictions are pretty straightforward. And there’s a hack to make sure you gain access even when you travel abroad.

CBS All Access Not Working with a VPN – How to Fix It

As said, CBS doesn’t block your VPN app, per se. However, there are certain VPNs that struggle to spoof through CBS’s algorithm. These are Hotspot Shield Free, SurfEasy, Windscribe, Speedify, etc.

Important Note: Not being able to grant access to CBS doesn’t make the given apps inferior. And CBS seems to continually improve on their algorithm to prevent unauthorized access. Therefore, the list of apps that struggle with CBS might increase.

But what happens when you see the “CBS All Access not working with VPN” message? In that case, your IP address has probably been blacklisted by the company. And if the VPN fails to refresh the address, you won’t be able to watch your favorite shows.

Luckily, this problem is easy to fix. You need to choose another VPN that can trace and close the blocked IP address, then open a new one.

How to Prevent CBS from Detecting a VPN

The first thing to do is check if the VPN is on the CBS blacklist. If it’s quite hard to find an official list that names all the VPNs. But, if you keep getting the no-access message, it’s safe to assume your VPN is on the list.

Now, you need to download and install a different one, connect to a US server and enjoy your content. The following section provides a list of VPNs that should work fine with CBS.

Before You Proceed

By the time you’re reading this article, there’s a possibility that some of the listed apps might be banned from CBS. If so, feel free to comment in the section below this article and TechJunkie will try to find a suitable alternative.

Anyway, these are the VPNs that should do the trick.

CyberGhost

This VPN offers great value for money. More importantly, it works with servers that provide enough speed to enjoy streaming in high resolution. In fact, CyberGhost claim to have special servers, dedicated only to streaming.

You also get to use it on seven different devices with a single account. And it’s one of the VPNs that requires very little in terms of installation and set-up.

ExpressVPN

Aside from being able to trick CBS, ExpressVPN also provides good security and privacy. This is probably one of the reasons the app is effective with streaming services.

Be that as it may, this VPN gives you access to hundreds of lightning-fast servers in the US. And if you’re not satisfied with the service, there is a 30-day warranty.

IPVanish

If you’re using Kodi, this VPN might be right up your alley. It’s secure, fast, and one of the biggest perks is that the app is remote-control friendly.

At the time of writing, however, IPVanish didn’t offer any free trial, but you do get 250GB of SugarSync Cloud storage free of charge.

Quick Tips

Assuming you’ve downloaded and installed the VPN, you need to sign up for the service, unless prompted to prior to installation. Some VPNs also come with a browser extension that operates much the same way as the app.

After you choose one of the available servers in the US, there’s a notification that you’ve successfully connected. Then, you can proceed to sign into CBS All Access and stream your favorite shows and videos.

Sometimes you might encounter further restrictions. But this shouldn’t be too much of a problem because clearing browser cookies fixes the issue.

To clear cookies on Chrome, click the three vertical dots to access the More menu. Select More Tools and choose “Clear Browsing Data”. Then, you can select a time frame or remove everything.

Either way, you should check the boxes next to “Cached Images and Files” and “Cookies and Other Site Data”. That out of the way hit “Clear”, refresh the page, and try to gain access again.

How Do Streaming Services Block VPNs

In 2017, Netflix engineered a way to block VPNs. It’s safe to assume the streaming services use an algorithm that can figure out you’re accessing an American server from an overseas location.

The key is that VPNs have a limited number of servers that attract a lot of users at the same time. At that point, it’s not hard for the streaming service to sniff out which IPs are actually coming from a server.

Enjoy CBS All Access Wherever You Are

It seems unfair that you’re unable to sign into your preferred streaming service when on an overseas holiday. But this is one of the ways companies protect their content form unwanted traffic and ensure smooth streaming experience.

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