How to install ExpressVPN on Kodi

Here we are going to discuss how to install ExpressVPN on Kodi. We are also going to take detailed looks at the various specifications and features of both Kodi and ExpressVPN as well in this process. So, let us start this journey with these well-talked sensations in this present world of digital advancement.

How to install ExpressVPN on Kodi & What is Kodi? Its history 

• Kodi formerly known as XBMC was developed by the non-profit technological group, XBMC foundation is an open-source and free media player application software that allows you to play videos, podcasts, music and that from varied sources across the web globally, all on any number of different devices from android to iOS to Fire TV and so on.

• You can download and install it on your normal device for absolutely free from http://kodi.tv and thus it can show up on your particular device as a native app and you can use it conveniently then. Kodi itself doesn’t have any content of its own but it provides a super vast array of media options from several third-party sources or add-ons to play as a media player.

• Humbly started as X Box Media Centre i.e., XBMC, it was at that time used to store movies, short videos, photos on the first-generation Xbox thus working with quite some simple meanings at the beginning before it exploded into what we know Kodi as of today, which is the versatile open-source media platform.

• You can add different add-ons from the official repository of Kodi to enjoy the vast world of media playing. Even outside of that particular list also, Kodi supports several extra add-ons or plug-ins that can be added from Google simply. Now it depends on the user for what purpose or content he or she is using it for because that might come under certain copyright issues, like for few streaming services, so it is entirely upon the user to choose from those options on his or her sole responsibility.

 

What is a VPN and why is it needed for Kodi?

• Now coming to the question that why do we need a VPN for Kodi? In this era of global digital advancement and exposure, a VPN or a Virtual Private Network is a very well-known topic. We all know mostly how a VPN is used to do any online activity anonymously. So, in the case of accessing digital media across the globe, VPN is being used extensively on a high scale.

• For Kodi particularly, there are a lot of add-ons that you can get out there that do the streaming which might get restricted on your server due to geo-restriction or other related legal issues. So, to overcome this hindrance and to watch uninterrupted media from a plethora of sources on Kodi, using a competent VPN is essential. In this context comes the frontrunner in the VPN industry, ExpressVPN.

• ExpressVPN is indeed one of the best VPNs present currently, in terms of both the superior performance and advanced features, exactly what a VPN user, if not short on budget, can ask for and even more.

ExpressVPN and its premium features

• Security– ExpressVPN offers top-notch security with military-grade AES 256-bit encryption along with the most solid tunneling protocols in OpenVPN and IKEV2. This additionally has an efficient kill-switch technology, called Network Lock by the ExpressVPN team. Both of these aid in a great job of iron-tight protection against various types of fleets like IPv6 leaks or DNS leaks.

• Anonymity and Server distribution– The TrustedServer technology and the split tunneling feature of ExpressVPN provide an added layer of anonymity. Furthermore, there are a huge number of servers located under the possession of ExpressVPN i.e., 3000+ in 160 locations across 94 countries, thus offering a wide range of server locations to choose from all working efficiently.

• Privacy– When it comes to the privacy department, ExpressVPN maintains a strict no-logs policy that enables the user to maintain a true private connection to the web, which even was proven in a real-life instance as exactly claimed by the company in the 2017’s assassination case of the Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov in Turkey, when the investigators seized an ExpressVPN server thought to be used by the assassin to delete relevant information but ended up getting no information at all from the company as they don’t store any data of the user in reality. So, with ExpressVPN one can securely access data and media without the fear of getting caught for copyright infringements like in torrenting and P2P traffic.

• Speed and Performance– Speed and performance are another two crucial perspectives of a good VPN experience, where also ExpressVPN excels with active and good results across the globe. The servers let the subscriber consistently watch the media streaming in an ultra-HD mode and the media streamer feature even makes the use of streaming platforms possible in devices that by the virtue of their factory setting doesn’t support VPN.

Why ExpressVPN is the best for Kodi?

• Now coming to the ease of use in the case of ExpressVPN which automatically will also be a determining factor for using it on Kodi. This prominent VPN service has apps for almost any platform one can think of and also for a smart TV. It also has its own Smart DNS feature to unlock content on devices that don’t support VPN.

• When it comes to seamless media streaming on Kodi, ExpressVPN is one of the best options, if only not the best, providing a high-speed experience laced with the strongest security and traffic encryption so that nobody can track what you are watching or streaming.

• The vastly situated servers further enable the user to proficiently unblock add-ons that might otherwise be geo-blocked but are free.

• ExpressVPN is perfectly compatible with Kodi being used on any device of any platform, be it Android or Windows or macOS or AppleTV or Amazon FireStick or FireTV or RaspberryPi or Roku or Linux or any other global platform with any leading operating system one can think of.

Installing ExpressVPN on Kodi

So, let us now forward to the details of how ExpressVPN can be installed on Kodi and also how the setup is done. According to the different types of devices and operating system platforms, in which  Kodi can be used, the installation and the set-up procedure of ExpressVPN are mainly focused here by dividing into the main systems which are used by the majority of the population i.e., Windows, Android and Fire TV; the detailed procedure of which are given below respectively. The overall basic technique includes installing the Kodi software and the ExpressVPN application on your device separately at first. Then the server location in the VPN window is set and that is allowed to run in the background while Kodi will work in synchronization afterward, playing the suitable media of choice for the user. Now, coming up to the system-specific installation procedures.

How to install and set up ExpressVPN on Kodi in Windows

The following steps and details will guide you thoroughly about how to install ExpressVPN on your Kodi account. There are two basic ways of doing so which are mentioned below one after another.

Through dedicated ExpressVPN app

• The first thing you need to do is having Kodi already installed on your device after downloading it from the Windows Store or the official website of Kodi.

• Then you need to get an active subscription to ExpressVPN. For this, you need to visit the official website of ExpressVPN.After opening, a red button becomes visible that says “Get ExpressVPN”. By clicking on this red button, you can get all the plans and respective deals offered at that time by this prominent VPN provider company. You can choose the suitable one for you from that list and complete the payment. By this now you have the subscription to the premium services of ExpressVPN along with 30 days money-back guarantee.

• Now you need to sign in to your ExpressVPN account and download the dedicated ExpressVPN app for Windows. After downloading follow the steps and complete the required setup.

• After finishing the total setup, open the ExpressVPN app and click on the ‘three horizontal dots’ section for the detailed list of server locations.

• Choose your preferred VPN server location from the available servers’ list and connect to it.

• For checking whether the connection is properly established or not, now check your IP addressonce to verify that you are connected to the VPN successfully.

• Now keep the ExpressVPN app running in the background while open and thus launch Kodi on your Windows device.

• Go straight up to the streaming channel or the add-on whatever you wish to see and also make sure the particular program matches with the server location as per the geological setting requirement of the particular media.

• And finally, you are ready to experience high-quality streaming on Kodi in your Windows device using ExpressVPN as your convenient VPN service to access any blocked content with ease.

Through OpenVPN Manager add-on

• As an alternate option, you can also use the OpenVPN Manager add-on to install ExpressVPN on Kodi in your device rather than using the dedicated ExpressVPN app. This add-on easilygets installed with the Zomboided Repository.
• At first download the Zomboided repository zip files on your device or system
• Then open and launch the already downloaded Kodi application on your device.
• Click on the add-on section on the main page and go to the top left box-like icon, click on it.
• Now from the list opened in the middle of the page, select ‘Install from zip file’.
• Search the particular destination where you have downloaded and kept the Zomboided repository zip file, locate it and then click on it.
• Now from the list opened, select ‘Install from repository.
• Then select the option ‘Zomboided Add-on Repository’.
• Go to ‘Services’ and then select and click on ‘VPN Manager for OpenVPN’.
• Install it.
• After installation from the main Kodi screen page, click on the section ‘Program Add-ons’ and then select ‘Settings’.
• Choose your VPN provider As ExpressVPN there, by putting the Username and Password. You have thus now ExpressVPN installed on Kodi in your Windows system.
• Then, select the ‘VPN Connections’ section on the left side menu list and click on ‘First VPN Connection’. The client will now authenticate your login.
• Finally, click on your preferred server in the opened server dialog box.

How to install and set up ExpressVPN on Kodi in Android

Now coming to the details about the installation process of ExpressVPN in your Android device for your Kodi account. The following steps which are mentioned below will guide you thoroughly about that.

• The first thing you need to do here also is to have Kodi already installed on your android device after downloading it from the Google PlayStore or the official website of Kodi.
• Then you need to get an active subscription to ExpressVPN. For this, you need to visit the official website of ExpressVPN.After opening, a red button becomes visible that says “Get ExpressVPN”. By clicking on this red button, you can get all the plans and respective deals offered at that time by this prominent VPN provider company. You can choose your preferred one from that list and complete the payment. With this now you have the subscription to the premium services of ExpressVPN along with 30 days money-back guarantee.
• Now go to the Google Play store and search for the ExpressVPN app. Download it and install the same on your android device.
• Then do the sign in using the express VPN account details you have got from the subscription and the app will get activated.
• Your app will ask then if you would like to share anonymous information for helping make ExpressVPN more efficient and reliable. Select your personal preference and continue. Select ‘Ok’ twice to configure the app first and then to accept the connection requests.
• Now you have to set the server location, for that select the ‘Location picker’ icon.
• You have to select your intended location from the list of the available server locations of ExpressVPN.
• Connect to that and now you are under the ExpressVPN’s protection.
• Once you see that you are connected with ExpressVPN’s server, for double-checking whether the connection is properly established or not, you can check your IP addressonce to verify that you are linked to the VPN successfully.
• Now keep the ExpressVPN app running in the background while open and the Kodi app on your Android device.
• Go straight up to the streaming channel or the add-on whatever you wish to see and also make sure the particular program matches with the server location as per the geological setting requirement of the particular media.
• And finally, you are ready to experience high-quality streaming on Kodi on your Android device using ExpressVPN as your convenient VPN service to access any blocked content with ease because it will be made possible by ExpressVPN.

How to install and set up ExpressVPN on Kodi in Android TV Box or Android smart TV

Android TV operating systems include devices from different well-established electronics enterprises like Sony, Xiaomi, TCL, Sharp, MINIX, Nvidia Shield, and a few more. To install ExpressVPN on Kodi in these TV boxes, the steps which are needed to be followed are mentioned below.

• The first thing you need to do here is to make sure whether your Android TV system is compatible with Kodi. Then install the Kodi application on your device after downloading it from the Google Play Store or the official website of Kodi.
• Then you need to get an active subscription to ExpressVPN. For this, you need to visit the official website of ExpressVPN.After opening, a red button becomes visible that says “Get ExpressVPN”. By clicking on this red button, you can get all the plans and respective deals offered at that time by this prominent VPN provider company. You can choose the apt one from that list and complete the payment. With this now you have the subscription to the premium services of ExpressVPN along with 30 days money-back guarantee.
• Now go to the Google Play store and search for the ExpressVPN app. Download it and install the same on your device.
• Open the app and sign in to your ExpressVPN account by providing the necessary details to activate the dedicated ExpressVPN app.
• Your app will ask then if you would like to share anonymous information for helping make ExpressVPN more efficient and reliable. Select your personal preference and continue. Select ‘Ok’ twice to configure the app first and then to accept the connection requests.
• Now you have to set the server location, for that select the ‘Location picker’ icon.
• You have to select your intended location from the list of the available server locations of ExpressVPN.
• Connect to that and now you are under the ExpressVPN’s protection.
• Once you see that you are connected with ExpressVPN’s server, for being sure whether the connection is properly established or not, you can check your IP addressonce to verify that you are linked to the VPN successfully.
• Now keep the ExpressVPN app running in the background while open and the Kodi app on your Android device.
• Go straight up to the streaming channel or the add-on whatever you wish to see and also make sure the particular program matches with the server location as per the geological setting requirement of the particular media.
• And finally, you are ready to experience high-quality streaming on Kodi on your Android device using ExpressVPN as your convenient VPN service to access any blocked content with ease because it will be made possible by ExpressVPN.

How to install and set up ExpressVPN on Kodi in Amazon Fire Stick or Fire TV

• ExpressVPN is currently compatible with all the versions of Fire TV and with the 2^nd generation and above versions of Fire Stick. Thus, your Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick version is important to get checked before starting the installation process of ExpressVPN on Kodi in that particular device.
• Then you need to get an active subscription to ExpressVPN. For this, you need to visit the official website of ExpressVPN.After opening, a red button becomes visible that says “Get ExpressVPN”. By clicking on this red button, you can get all the plans and respective deals offered at that time by this prominent VPN provider company, choose one from that list and complete the payment. With this now you have the subscription to the premium services of ExpressVPN along with 30 days money-back guarantee.
• Now go to the Amazon Appstore and search for the ExpressVPN app. Download and install the app on your Fire TV or Fire Stick device.
• Open the app and sign in to your ExpressVPN account by providing the necessary details to activate the dedicated ExpressVPN app.
• Your app will ask then if you would like to share anonymous information for helping make ExpressVPN more efficient and reliable. Select your personal preference and continue. Select ‘Ok’ twice to configure the app first and then to accept the connection requests.
• Now you have to set the server location, for that select the ‘Location picker’ icon.
• You have to select and connect to your preferred location from the list of the available server locations of ExpressVPN.
• Once you see that you are connected with ExpressVPN’s server, you can check your IP address further to verify that you are linked to the VPN successfully or not.
• Now keep the ExpressVPN app running in the background while open and the Kodi app on your Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick.
• Go straight up to the streaming channel or whatever you wish to see. Make sure that the country of that particular program is similar to the country set in the Amazon account (available for Prime subscriptions only) and the server location too.
• So, now you are ready to experience high-quality streaming on Kodi in your Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick device using ExpressVPN as your convenient VPN service to access any media content you wish to.
• Two additional wireless technologies are there that aid in streaming content from your VPN abled device to a TV via your Amazon fire TV, namely casting and mirroring which are also supported by ExpressVPN in certain devices.

How to use ExpressVPN and change its servers on Kodi

• ExpressVPN and Kodi work in synchronization, simultaneously with both of them being installed on your device. By connecting ExpressVPN to the Kodi app, you can start using this duo for unlimited, free, and uninterrupted streaming.
• The following steps will guide about how to manage and change the different server locations in ExpressVPN for use in Kodi.
• To choose a different server than the one which is already connected, select the ‘three horizontal dots’ option on the below right-hand side of the connect button.
• A list will pop up on the left side of the screen in which by default settings, two tabs will be present, depicting the options ‘Recommended’ and ‘All locations’.
• Now, to connect to a particular server location of your choice, select it and you will become connected to that particular changed location.
• You can also add any location to your list of favorites.

 

How to log out from ExpressVPN on Kodi

• To disconnect the ExpressVPN service from Kodi on your device, after you finished watching your favorite programs, you need to log out from the VPN account on Kodi. For that, open the main home screen of VPN Manager in the Kodi app on your device.
• Now, select the option ‘Change or disconnect VPN Connection’ and click on ‘Disconnect’ to log out of ExpressVPN on Kodi.

Conclusion

ExpressVPN works wonderfully with Kodi, improving its performance to several degrees by unblocking geo-restrictions along with providing apt privacy and security features to the user. The installation process of this well-reputed VPN service is also simple and user-friendly on any kind of operating system or platform or device for Kodi. Thus, ExpressVPN is highly recommended to use with Kodi after being installed by following these few easy steps for the best of experiences.

 

Some FAQs

1. Does express VPN work on Kodi?

Yes, ExpressVPN works on Kodi.

2. How do I Install ExpressVPN on the Kodi Fire Stick?

On the main menu of Kodi go to the Downloader option, select Allow to give downloader access, and press Ok, enter the URL of the ExpressVPN APK installer and select Install to complete the installation process.

3. How do I put my VPN on Kodi?

Download the application of your VPN provider in your device, install it and Open by Logging in, choose the suitable server location and then select Connect, open Kodi while staying connected through your VPN.

4. How do I Install ExpressVPN?

Sign in to your ExpressVPN account, go to the account dashboard, download the VPN app for your particular operating system, finish the set-up procedure.

5. How do I enable VPN on Kodi?

Connect to a server in your VPN account, go to Settings, click on the Unknown Sources option, click on Enable, Install and Sign in to Kodi.