How to Install and Use Hotspot Shield VPN on Firestick

• Hotspot Shield VPN is natively available on the Amazon App Store of Firestick.
• If you reside outside geo-restricted countries, you can sideload the Hotspot Shield VPN APK file on Firestick through the Downloader app [https://urlsrt.io/hsvpn].

Are you worried about your private data being hacked by someone while you are on the internet? Then use the Hotspot Shield VPN to protect your online privacy. This app offers both free and premium versions with unbelievable features. As this app is available on the Amazon App Store, you can directly install it on your Fire TV/Stick device.

Using this app, you can connect up to five devices with a single premium account. Enabling the Hotspot Shield VPN on your Firestick will bypass the geo-restriction on any content that is unavailable in your country. In this article, we will walk you through how to install and use the Hotspot Shield VPN app on your Firestick.

How to Install Hotspot Shield VPN on Firestick

Hotspot Shield VPN offers a free version but you can also get the premium version with a subscription of $7.99/month. Before installing the app on Firestick, you have to sign up for a free version or a premium version by visiting their official website.

1. Turn On your Fire TV/Stick and move on to its home page.

2. Connect the Firestick to WIFI and select the Find icon.

3. Select the Search bar and enter Hotspot Shield VPN using the on-screen virtual keyboard.

4. Locate and open the official Hotspot Shield VPN app from the search result.

5. Hit the Download button to include the app on your Firestick app’s list.

6. After installing, click Open to launch the app on Firestick.

How to Activate Hotspot Shield VPN

After installing the app, you will be prompted to activate it by signing into your Hotspot Shield VPN account on another device.

1. Open the Hotspot Shield VPN app on your Firestick and get the activation code.

2. Make a note of the code and on the next screen, you will get two options to activate the app.

3. You can either visit the given link in any browser on your smartphone or PC and enter the activation code.

4. Or else, you can scan the QR code using your smartphone to sign into your account.

4. After you sign in on another device, the app will be activated automatically and your TV screen will direct you to the Hotspot Shield VPN app’s home screen.

5. Finally, you can set the prompted requirements and start using the Hotspot Shield VPN on your Firestick.

How to Sideload Hotspot Shield VPN on Firestick

If you are not able to install the Hotspot Shield VPN app from the Amazon App Store or if it’s not available in your country, you can sideload the VPN using the Downloader app.

1. Run the Downloader app on Firestick and click the Home tab from the left pane.

FYI: Enable the Install Unknown Apps option to sideload the app on Firestick. To enable it, go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options → Install Unknown Apps → Downloader.

2. Input the APK URL of the Hotspot Shield VPN app (https://urlsrt.io/hsvpn) and click the Go button to download the APK file.

3. After downloading, open the APK file and click the Install button to add the app to your Fire TV/Stick.

4. After installation, launch the Hotspot Shield VPN app and sign into your account.

How to Use Hotspot Shield VPN on Firestick

Once you activate the app on your Firestick, you can start using the VPN features. To enable VPN, follow the below steps.

1. Open the Hotspot Shield app and select the Power on/off button in the center to connect to the nearest server.

2. To change the server location, select the Locations option on the left side of the screen and choose a location.

3. Once you choose a server location, your VPN is enabled.

4. Now you can leave the app and stream geo-restricted content on other apps.

5. To disable the VPN, open the Hotspot Shield VPN app again and select the Power On/Off button.

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