How to Get OpenVPN on FireStick? [Sideload]

OpenVPN on firestick helps you to use your online networks without any fear of threats. And it also helps you to conceal your identity from Internet Service Providers (ISP) and hackers. If you use OpenVPN in public or private, it will safeguard your identity. It has heavy encryption so no one can hack your account. Millions of people use this for their personal and business use. If you use OpenVPN in public, it will help you to access your account in private. It will safeguard you from unknown online threats. Not necessary to spend large amounts to use this OpenVPN. OpenVPN is not available in the Amazon app store or Google play store. you have to sideload it to activate any third-party applications. on your firestick device. Sometimes fire stick remote does not support such applications. In that case, you can use a mouse toggle.

Is OpenVPN on FireStick?

OpenVPN

Yes, OpenVPN is a FireStick device-compatible VPN application. But the app is not available at your Fire TV’s default app store. The only way to get the OpenVPN app on your FireStick is by sideloading the app using Downloader, ES File Explorer, or Apps2Fire Applications.

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How to Get OpenVPN on FireStick Using the Downloader App?

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Since the OpenVPN app is not available on Amazon App Store, you can sideload the app using the Downloader app. You need to enable the Developer Options to install third-party apps on your FireStick. Here is the simple procedure to get the OpenVPN APK file and install it on your FireStick.

  • Go to fire stick settings and tap the option “ my fire TV”.
  • Switch on the  ABD debugging and applications from unknown sources.

enable downloader app

  • Go to the search bar and type Downloader and tap the “go” button to download the app.
  • In the downloader app turn on settings and tap the “yes” option to allow JavaScript.
  • On the home screen page, you have to type the URL https://bitly/2sMRUQF and tap the “go” button.

Downloader app URL bar

  • Next, scroll down the screen and click download apk. Now the apk file starts to download.
  • Tap the next option and then tap the “install” button to install an OpenVPN.
  • Once the app is installed, click the “ open” bar and also tap the “ done” option.
  • Tap the “delete” option to exclude apk file.
  • Eventually, you have to click the “agree” option to use OpenVPN.
  • You can get three options to choose Private tunnel, Access server, and OPEN profile.
  • Select one option which you want to use. Then log in to the application by giving your email ID and password.

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How to Get OpenVPN on FireStick using ES File Explorer?

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Similar to the Downloader app, you can use the ES File Explorer app on your FireStick to get the OpenVPN app. The steps in  using ES File Explorer to install third-party apps on your FireStick are as follows,

  • Go to Settings on your firestick.
  • Tap developer option
  • Switch on ABD debugging and application from unknown sources.
  • Go to “search bar” type as ES file explorer and tap “search icon”.
  • Then you should click the “get” option to download ES file explorer.
  • Launch ES file explorer. Click the “Tools” option on the home screen.

es file explorer on firestick

  • Search for “menu option” and tap “download manager”.
  • Then tap + new option.
  • Type and enter the URL https://bit.ly/2sMRUQF and click the “ok” button to continue.
  • Tap the “ download now” option and then the app will start to download.
  • Click the “open file” option to access OpenVPN on firestick.

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How to Sideload OpenVPN on FireStick using Apps2Fire App?

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You can directly get the OpenVPN app from your Smartphone to your FireStick device with the help of Apps2Fire App. This application can be used to transfer any app from your Smartphone to your FireStick device. You can get this app from Apple App Store and Google Play Store for free. here are the procedures you need to follow to get the OpenVPN app on FireStick using the Apps2Fire App.

  • Go to Google play store and type OpenVPN.
  • From the given result, you should tap the “ OpenVPN app icon” and click the “install button”.
  • Go back to the play store and type Apps2fire and enter it.
  • Tap Apps2 fire app and also tap the “Install button”.
  • On your Firestick go to the settings. Then tap the developer option.
  • Switch on ABD debugging and applications from unknown sources.
  • Next, launch the Apps2fire app and enter your IP address in the setup bar.
  • Search for the “ local apps” tab. There you should click the OpenVPN app.
  • Tap the install button. It will start to download on your device.

Wrapping up:

The above-given methods help you to install an OpenVPN on firestick. Even in the private tunnel, you can use this application without any fear. This OpenVPN is available in 8 countries. We hope this article will help you to know about OpenVPN.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is OpenVPN safe?

Open VPN uses 256-bit encryption through its OpenSSL library and mlockall to prevent sensitive data from leaking. Thus OpenVPN is the safest and fastest VPN service available.

Can I use OpenVPN for Free?

The OpenVPN app is free to install on the supported devices. But it is unclear if they offer a subscription or not. Mostly OpenVPN is free to use on your device.