How to Setup IPVanish on Roku in Italy in 2023

If you just got yourself a Roku device, then you must be wondering, how on earth do I install a VPN on it in Italy? — Am I right?

Well, if you don’t know, unlike FireStick devices, Roku devices don’t have native support for VPNs. You can’t install it directly on to your Roku. As a result, you are not going to be able to access a lot of popular channels on Roku due to licensing issues in Italy.

If you’re in Italy or in any of the few other supported countries like the United Kingdom, France, Ireland, and Mexico, then accessing any of the popular network apps and channels is going to be impossible for you unless you have a VPN.

But there is a way through which you can make a VPN work with any Roku devicein Italy.

With the help of a Roku VPN like IPVanish, you’ll be able to set up IPVanish on to your router (physical or virtual) and then share that connection with your Roku device. So, in today’s guide, I will show you exactly how to set up IPVanish on Roku in the easiest ways possible in Italy.

Does IPVanish work with Roku in Italy?

Yes, IPVanish works with Roku devices. However, you will have to install it on your router or your computer (Virtual VPN hotspot) and then connect your Roku device to that connection. This is because Roku doesn’t offer native support for VPNs as of yet.

Makes sense?

But before we begin installing IPVanish onto our routers in Italy, just keep one thing in mind that not all VPNs are capable of unblocking strict geo-blocks. But since IPVanish offers 2000+ servers in 75+ locations and comes with powerful features that even support torrenting, it can easily unblock streaming services like Hulu, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, and many more.

Just check out our IPVanish review in Italy to get an idea of how powerful this VPN service is. It is one of the best VPNs tested by us in 2023.

Anyways, now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s check out how you can make IPVanish work with your Roku device for restriction-free streaming in Italy.

How to Setup IPVanish on Roku in Italy (Via a Physical Router)

In order to set up IPVanish on Roku in Italy, you need some additional hardware. You can either use a physical router or you can use your Windows or macOS computer to share a hotspot connection with your Roku device. We’ll first cover the physical router method. Here’s what you’ll need to do:

Step 1: Get yourself a subscription for IPVanish VPN or get the free trial in Italy

Step 2: Once that’s done, follow this guide to set up any VPN on your router in Italy including IPVanish

Step 3: Next, just make sure that you are connected to the same server location as your Roku device

Step 4: Now, go to Settings on your Roku > Click on Network > click on Setup Connection

Step 5: Next, select Wireless 

Step 6: From the list of Wi-Fi connections, find your Wi-Fi connection and click on it

Step 8: Now, type in your Password 

Step 9: Once connected, you will see your status change to ‘Connected’ 

That’s it, you have successfully installed IPVanish onto your router in Italy, and connected your Roku device to it as well. Now, you wouldn’t have to deal with any geo-restrictions. With IPVanish’s fast speeds in Italy, you’ll be able to steam any content without any lag whatsoever.

In case you found this setup process difficult, just follow the virtual router method mentioned below. It is way easier.

How to Setup IPVanish on Roku in Italy (Via a Virtual Router)

Now that we’ve looked at the physical router method, let’s check out how you can create a virtual VPN connection from your PC or Mac and then share a connection to your Roku device. FYI, this process is a lot easier. Just follow the steps below and you should be done with it in no time.

Virtual Router on Windows in Italy

First, we’ll look at how you can create a virtual hotspot connection from your Windows PC and then connect your Roku device to it. Let’s begin.

Step 1: Subscribe to IPVanish VPN

Step 2: Download and install the IPVanish app on your Windows PC

Step 3: Next, on your Windows computer, click on the taskbar located at the bottom right then  the Internet connection icon > Network & Internet Settings

Step 4: Find mobile hotspot on the left-hand menu and turn on the Share my Internet connection with other devices option

Step 5: Now click on the Status located on the left-hand menu and then click on Change adapter options

Step 6: Now, Right-click on the IPVanish Tap Adapter and then click on Properties

Step 7: Next, click on Sharing tab and checkmark the box next to “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”

Step 8: From the drop-down menu, select the hotspot that you just created and then click on OK

Step 9: Now, your PC can run as a virtual wifi router

Step 10: Now, launch the IPVanish app onto your computer and connect to a US server

Step 11: Next, on your Roku’s main menu, select Settings > Network

Step 12: Then select Set up Connection > Wireless

Step 13: Now, you should see a list of all Wi-Fi networks. Just select the virtual Wifi connection you created earlier

Step 14: Now, enter your Wi-Fi password when asked and connect your Roku device to IPVanish

Note: In order to be able to make the above method work and be able to access U.S specific content on Roku, make sure that your Roku device is set up properly with a US region. If not, follow the steps mentioned below:

How do I change my Roku Italy to the U.S?

In order to be able to stream U.S. content on your Roku device, you need to have your Roku device set up with U.S region settings. Don’t worry, here’s how you can quickly create a U.S. Roku account.

Step 1: Fire up the IPVanish app and connect to a U.S. server location 

Step 2: Now,  proceed to create a Roku account

Step 3: When asked to choose a payment method for your new account, just skip the step if you don’t have a U.S. credit card

That’s it, your account is now created and you can watch the U.S exclusive content available on Roku. But in case you’re signed in to your Roku device with Italy account, you can just factory reset your device by going into Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Factory reset to sign out.

Virtual Router on macOS in Italy

Now that we’re done setting up a virtual wifi connection from our Windows PC, let’s check out how you can achieve the same task using a macOS computer. There’s just one thing you need to take care of. You see, in order to turn your macOS computer into a virtual router, you’ll need to plug it into an Ethernet cable. If you have gotten that sorted out, just follow these steps in Italy:

1. First, click the Apple logo located in the top left corner
2. Next, click on “System preferences”
3. Now, select “Network”
4. Click on the “+” icon at the bottom left corner
5. Now where it says “Interface”, choose “VPN”
6. As for “VPN type” choose “IKEv2”
7. For the “Service name” type in any network name
8. Next, copy and paste in the US server address Remote ID (you can find it on the internet)
9. Next, click on “Authentication settings”
10. Click on “Username and Password of your VPN account.”
11. Now, click on “Ok”, then click “Advanced”
12. Next, click on “Send all traffic over VPN connection” and then click “Ok”
13. Click on “Apply” and then “Connect”
14. Now, again click on the Apple logo and go to “System preferences”
15. Next, select “Sharing”
16. Tick mark the box that says “Internet sharing”
17. Now, choose “Wi-Fi” > “Network name” and type in the network name as “Channel: [default]”, “Security” as WPA2 Personal, and for “Password”, type in your chosen password. Now where it says “Verify” type in the password again
18. Finally, click on “Ok” to finish the process

That’s it. You have now successfully created a hotspot on your macOS computer in Italy. You now just need to connect your Roku streaming device to the newly created connection as I showed you earlier.

Just in case you followed all the steps accordingly and still encounter any connectivity issues, make sure to check out our IPVanish not working guide in Italy for quick troubleshooting tips.

How IPVanish Unblocks Channels on Roku in Italy

Due to silly licensing issues in Italy, you’re not going to be able to enjoy the service in Italy or from countries like the United Kingdom, France, Ireland, and Mexico, then you’re not going to be able to watch amazing content available on Roku.

But with IPVanish, you’ll be able to easily bypass any sort of geo-restriction standing in your way. You can simply connect to a U.S server and spoof your location to physically appear within the U.S territory. Here’s all that you’ll need to do to unblock any channel on Roku with IPVanish:

• Power on your Roku device
• Install Netflix or any other streaming service on your Roku (How to watch Netflix with IPVanish in Italy)
• Log in to the Netflix app using your Username and Password
• Search for any movie or TV show you wish to watch and enjoy

That’s it. This is how easily IPVanish helps you get past all sorts of geo-blocks. But in case IPVanish doesn’t end up working the way you expected, then you can always cancel your IPVanish subscription in Italy and get a full refund.

FAQs

Now that we’ve looked over how to install IPVanish on a router and how to create a virtual wifi connection on both macOS and PC in Italy, we’ll look at some of the most frequently asked questions about setting up a VPN on Roku.

Final Thoughts

Even though Roku does not offer native support for VPNs, it is still possible to use a VPN with it. By using a physical or virtual router in Italy , you can make it happen.

I hope you found today’s guide useful. I hope you now know exactly how to setup IPVanish on your Roku device. However, if you don’t wish to use IPVanish VPN, you can alternatively check out our list of some best VPNs for Roku in Italy.

If you found this guide useful, you might also find our setup guide for IPVanish Kodi in Italy and IPVanish FireStick in Italy useful too.