Some streaming websites restrict access to movies, TV shows, and live streams based on your location. Fortunately, Firefox has a tool that can solve this annoying problem. Using its built-in VPN lets you change your location while browsing, helping you access content that may not be available in your region.
Firefox’s VPN doesn’t require installing a separate VPN application, and it is fully controlled within your Firefox browser.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to enable Firefox’s built-in VPN, change your location, and manage websites you want to exclude from the VPN.
How to Enable the VPN for the first time
You need to have a Mozilla account to use this feature.
- Open Firefox and click the VPN icon in the toolbar.
- Click the VPN icon and select Get started.
- Sign in to your Mozilla account or create a new one. Once complete, the VPN panel appears.
- Click Turn on VPN.
Once enabled, Firefox will route your browser traffic through its VPN service.
How to enable or disable the VPN while browsing
- Click the VPN icon.
- Click Turn on VPN to enable it, or Turn off VPN to disable it.
A green check mark next to the VPN icon indicates that the VPN is enabled. A gray X indicates that it’s is disabled.
How to Change Your Location
This VPN supports dozens of countries from all over the world.
- Click the VPN icon in the Firefox toolbar.
- Open the location selector.
- Choose the country you want to connect through.
Firefox will route your browser traffic through the selected location. You can also choose Recommended Find the fastest location to let Firefox route your web traffic through the best available server.
After changing locations, reload the streaming website and check whether its available content or access has changed.
Keep in mind that selecting another country doesn’t guarantee access to its streaming content. Streaming platforms may detect VPN connections and block them, even when you select a supported location.
How to exclude websites from the VPN
If a specific website doesn’t work as expected with the VPN, you may exclude it.
- Open Firefox Settings.
- Click Privacy and Security.
- Find the Built-in VPN section and click Manage website settings.
- Enter the website you want to exclude, and click Add.
- Click Save changes.
Firefox will then access that website without routing its traffic through the VPN.
Final Thoughts
Firefox’s built-in VPN is a lightweight tool for watching content in your browser. We find it useful and convenient for this purpose. Integrating such a tool directly into the Firefox browser is a great addition by Mozilla.