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How To Setup OpenVPN on FireTV/Stick

Important

In order for this to work, you need to have an Android Phone or Tablet and be connected to the same WiFi Network as your FireTV/Stick

OpenVPN Profiles

Download the OpenVPN Server profiles from Here

  1. Download the OpenVPN Server Profiles on your Android device and extract/uncompress the .zip
  2. On your Android device install one of the following apps “OpenVPN Connect” or “OpenVPN For Android“. Both of these apps can be found in the Google Play Store. This is a must have on your device before proceeding with the below
  3. Install Apps2Fire on your device. This can also be found on the Google Play Store
  4. On your FireTv/Stick > Settings > Device > Developer Options > Select “Apps From Unknown Sources” and turn On. You will now see a warning message regarding unknown sources. Select OK
  5. In the same screen/menu, select ADB Debugging and turn On
  6. Now find the IP address of your FireTV. Go Settings > System > About > Network
  7. Open up the Apps2Fire app on your Android device > Setup > Enter in the IP Address of your FireTV/Stick
  8. Within Apps2Fire, go to “Local apps” > look for “OpenVPN Connect” or “OpenVPN For Android” > tap on the App to install it on your FireTV/Stick
  9. Within Apps2Fire, swipe across to the Fire TV SD Card tab. Tap on the Upload icon and locate the OVPN file stored on your phone (from step 1)
  10. Open the OpenVPN App you installed on the FireTV/Stick and press the Menu button on your remote. From the options > select Import > Import Profile from SD card
  11. Enter in your VPN username (not your email) and your password
Updated on February 19, 2019
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