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Norton Secure VPN is a simple application that helps you to stay safe while streaming media content. AES 256-bit encryption ensures that your data are kept private with utmost security. Unlike ExpressVPN or NordVPN, Norton Secure VPN is unavailable for Firestick devices. If you want to use the Norton VPN on your Fire TV devices, you need to sideload the VPN.
If you are new to Norton VPN, buy a plan from the website. Though you can create an account on the Norton VPN app, we suggest you create one on the website.
Steps to Install Norton VPN on Firestick
Norton Secure VPN is not listed on Amazon App Store. You need to use sideloading tools like Downloader to install Norton VPN app on Firestick.
[1] Go to the Firestick home screen.
[2] Navigate to the Search icon and type in Downloader.
[3] Select the Downloader app from the search result.
[4] Tap the Get or Download button to install the Downloader app on Firestick.
[5] Now, go to the Firestick Settings menu and choose the My Fire TV tile.
[6] Select the Developer Options feature and click the Install Unknown Apps option.
[7] Choose the Downloader app and turn on the toggle.
How to Sideload Norton VPN on Firestick
[1] After that, open the Downloader app.
[2] Go through the on-screen prompts and allow permission to read the Firestick’s storage.
[3] Navigate to the URL field and enter the Norton Secure VPN APK URL: https://bit.ly/3tvWEb9.
[4] After entering the URL, click GO to download the APK file.
[5] After downloading the APK file, hit the Install button.
[6] Click on Open to launch the VPN app.
How to Use Norton VPN on Firestick
[1] When you open the Norton Secure VPN, you will get the welcome screen.
[2] Tick the Terms of Use checkbox and click the Agree & Continue button.
[3] Now, you will get the login screen. If you have an account, click the I Already Have A Subscription button. If you don’t have an account, click the Start Your Trial button to create a new account.
[4] You will be directed to the Norton VPN Sign In page. Complete the Sign In process.
[5] Now, you will get the VPN home screen.
[6] Click the Turn On VPN to connect to the nearest and faster VPN server.
[7] If you want to change the location, click the Region menu and choose a server from your desired location.
[8] Now, open the Silk browser on Firestick and surf the internet with complete anonymity.
[9] You can also open any streaming app, like the Netflix app on Firestick, and watch any geo-restricted content.
Norton VPN Not Working on Firestick
Most of the sideloaded will work on Firestick without any issues. But the VPN apps need to configure the IP address and MAC address of the device. As you are sideloading the Android version of Norton VPN on Firestick, you might experience connectivity issues. If you have any such issues, try the below-mentioned remedies.
- If you can’t connect to a VPN or keep getting the connecting screen, disconnect the WiFi on your Firestick. Then, connect your Firestick to WiFi after 3-5 minutes. After that, try connecting to the VPN.
- If you can’t open the Norton VPN app or stuck on the logo, restart the Firestick to fix the issue.
- When the Norton VPN is having performance issues, there is no apt solution for that. Sideloaded apps might misbehave no matter what you do.
If you aren’t interested in sideloading a VPN on Firestick, you have to look for the VPNs that are officially available for Firestick devices. Visit our dedicated Free VPN for Firestick guide to pick the best one.
