How VPN UK Changes the Connection Route
Check whether the title is offered through a free channel, a rental or a purchase and confirm that you are using the account that holds the transaction. If you paid, keep the order reference for Rakuten TV support.
Your device connects to a VPN UK server first. Only after that encrypted step does your traffic continue on to Rakuten TV, arriving from that server's region instead of your own.
Connect in 3 Steps
- 1Download VPN UK. Install the app on your device and allow the VPN connection when prompted.
- 2Choose the service and connect. Open Services in VPN UK and choose Rakuten TV, then connect.
- 3Open Rakuten TV. Once connected, open Rakuten TV and sign in with your usual account if needed.
What VPN UK Provides — and What It Doesn't
What VPN UK provides
- An encrypted connection between your device and a VPN UK server
- A choice of which region your connection appears to come from
What VPN UK doesn't provide
- A Rakuten TV account, subscription, or login
- A guarantee of access to any specific content or feature
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If you get a location, playback or connection message, reconnect in VPN UK and reopen the service. Our team checks service connections. If it persists, send us the exact message, your device and the selected service.
Rakuten TV FAQs
Open Services in VPN UK and choose Rakuten TV, then connect. Once connected, open Rakuten TV and sign in with your usual account if needed.
Check whether the title is offered through a free channel, a rental or a purchase and confirm that you are using the account that holds the transaction. If you paid, keep the order reference for Rakuten TV support.
If you get a location, playback or connection message, reconnect in VPN UK and reopen the service. Our team checks service connections. If it persists, send us the exact message, your device and the selected service.
More services you can access with VPN UK
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Streaming
Netflix
Open VPN UK, choose Netflix and follow the connection steps.
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Streaming
Amazon Prime Video
Streaming access guide: why Amazon Prime Video can behave differently by region, and how to connect.
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Streaming
Hulu
Streaming access guide: why Hulu can behave differently by region, and how to connect.
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Streaming
BBC iPlayer
Streaming access guide: why BBC iPlayer can behave differently by region, and how to connect.
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Streaming
ITV
Streaming access guide: why ITV can behave differently by region, and how to connect.
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Streaming
HBO Max
Streaming access guide: why HBO Max can behave differently by region, and how to connect.
Ready to connect through VPN UK and try Rakuten TV from a region of your choice?
