How to stream Twitch with ExpressVPN

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Twitch is a live streaming platform that offers a wide variety of content such as gaming and music. Although you do not need a VPN to access Twitch, watching Twitch with the ExpressVPN app can enhance your streaming experience by reducing lag and bypassing bandwidth throttling by your internet service provider.

Before you start, you will need:

• An active ExpressVPN subscription
• The Twitch app (if you are watching Twitch on a mobile device or streaming console and prefer to use the app)

Watch Twitch with the ExpressVPN app for Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android

1. Download and set up the ExpressVPN app:
   • Windows
   • Mac
   • iOS
   • Android
2. In the app, select .
3. Connect to a VPN server location.
4. Check your IP address and run a DNS leak test to verify you are connected to the VPN successfully.
5. Start watching Twitch in a web browser or in the Twitch mobile app.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Watch Twitch with the ExpressVPN app for Linux

1. Download and set up the ExpressVPN app for Linux.
2. Connect to a VPN server location by running the following command:
   expressvpn connect
3. Check your IP address and run a DNS leak test to verify you are connected to the VPN successfully.
4. Start watching Twitch in a web browser.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Watch Twitch with the ExpressVPN app for streaming media devices or smart TVs

The ExpressVPN app is available for most streaming media devices, such as Android TV and Android TV boxes, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, and Chromecast with Google TV.

If your streaming media device or smart TV supports built-in VPNs:

1. In your device’s app store, download and set up the ExpressVPN app.
2. Connect to a VPN server location.
3. Check your IP address and run a DNS leak test to verify you are connected to the VPN successfully.
4. Start watching Twitch in a web browser or in the Twitch app.

If your streaming media device or smart TV does not support built-in VPNs:

1. You can set up a VPN connection with:
   • The ExpressVPN app for routers
   • The ExpressVPN manual configurations
   • A virtual VPN router
2. Connect your streaming device or smart TV to the router.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Watch Twitch with the ExpressVPN app for routers

1. Download and set up the ExpressVPN app for routers.
2. Connect to a VPN server location.
3. Check your IP address and run a DNS leak test to verify you are connected to the VPN successfully.
4. Connect your device to the ExpressVPN router.
5. Start watching Twitch in a web browser or in the Twitch app.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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