So Netflix is now officially launched in Indonesia after years of wait, but within a month it has proven to be a big disappointment compared to the US/UK editions. In fact, as shared in the graphic below, only 9% of the TV shows/movies are available in Indonesia compared to US version.
But one good thing is that even if you sign up for Netflix in Indonesia, you can watch US Netflix in Indonesia, albeit using a small hack shared below.
We all love the English content Netflix has, right from the sitcoms to the reality TV series, to iconic series like “Orange is the New Black”, and Netflix specials like “The House of Cards” etc
After my personal experience in Jakarta, I scouted for a hack to get netflix Indonesia access, and I’ve found a very simple solution to address this, valid not only for Indonesia but anywhere in the world, and not only for Netflix but also for Hulu, beginning at just $3.33/month.
Getting straight to the point, the best way to get netflix Indonesia access is to get a VPN service (I use IP Vanish), which is as easy as a single click and a 3 second wait to enter the entertaining world of Netflix from your couch. In layman terms, a VPN service is basically showing netflix that you are logging in from the United States, and not Indonesia. And voila, you get the access.
While doing this, I have also compiled a quick list of best VPN services for getting netflix Indonesia access below. For those interested in details, may learn more about VPN here, or can get a detailed summary prepared by me for best VPN service here.
The 3 step process is quickly explained below:
1. Sign up to any VPN service from the list below (recommended to be the fastest and easiest, after trying myself) and install their software.
Please note: Depending upon the region, some of the above may not work, but one of them will definitely work.
2. Open the software and connect to any location in the United States.
3. Log on to US Netflix and enjoy!
A quick summary table comparing these services for your ease:
If you are still not completely sure, why not try a one month service and see it for yourself.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Some countries where the internet is very heavily controlled may block the websites of VPN providers. That is why I have given you a carefully chosen list of 4 VPN providers, one of which will definitely work and also that these are the best priced ones in the market. In the rare case that none of these are working, please write to me in the content with your current country and I'll reply to you with a solution within 24 hours.Do share your experience and feedback of the process of getting US Netflix in Indonesia access through this little hack.
Also see, how to access netflix from other countries in Asia.
Karanpreet Bindra
Vpn are blocked/recognised now by Netflix in Indonesia . Sorry not possible
Hi Patrick,
Suggest you try the DNS method here using Overplay Smart DNS. Checked today morning to be working like a charm.
Best,
Karan
Hi Karan, I tried using ip vanish to watch us netflix as you suggested and succeed. But as of today, it seems that netflix has blocked the ip vanish as I can’t access with message saying that it has detected me using unblocker. I tried a few other vpn as you suggested to no avail. Do you experience the same thing as me? I live in batam and the only isp that is available here is telkom, which block the local netflix too. Could you kindly advise me alternative solutions. Thanks.
Hi Sofian,
Suggest you try the DNS method here using Overplay Smart DNS. Checked today morning to be working like a charm.
Best,
Karan
Hi, i have puchased netflix in Holland but live in Bali. It all worked fine using tunnelbear and now with vpn and also without it doenst work anymore. Should i buy netflix via Indonesia? And yhe use the vpn.
Please let me know how tomsolve.
Thanks’!
Rgds Irene
Hi Irene,
Suggest you try the DNS method here using Overplay Smart DNS. Checked today morning to be working like a charm.
Best,
Karan
Thank you! Do you have any suggestion for users who don’t have US credit cards when Netflix asks for one?
Hi Meng,
Local cards (which are not blocked to work internationally) will work, just select a random US pincode while placing the order.
Karan
Hi, it’s me again. Thanks first of all. I encounter another problem. Netflix says it won’t allow streaming if I’m using proxy. How do you get around this? Thanks.
Hi Meng,
Yes there is a turnaround to beat the new Netflix DNS detecting feature, it’s called Overplay Smart DNS. Just checked this today morning.
Go ahead and share your feedback.
Regards,
Karan
hi i signed up for the private vpn and when i try to sign up for netflix my computer tells me my infomation is not private and dont sign up
i live in bali and want to watch netflix
Don’t worry. Go ahead and sign up.