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How to unblock HBO Max for free from anywhere in the world

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking streaming sites, and it's on sale for a limited time.
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SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking HBO Max. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN(opens in a new tab) is on sale for £82.03 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time.


The Last of Us, Succession, The White Lotus, and so much more. Need we say more? HBO Max keeps delivering the best shows, making it one of the most popular streaming services in the world right now.

It might sound like HBO Max is perfect, but it's not. HBO Max is only available in a select number of countries, which seems unfair, especially if you're desperately trying to watch the next episode of Succession from abroad. If you want to sign in from one of the many countries not included on this list(opens in a new tab), you'll need to use a VPN to connect and start streaming.

There are plenty of streaming-friendly VPNs that can do this job, but ExpressVPN(opens in a new tab) is probably the best. To bypass HBO Max's geo-restrictions with this high-speed service, you simply need to follow these steps:

  1. Sign up to ExpressVPN (you can get an extra three months for free with a 12-month plan)

  2. Download the ExpressVPN app to your device of choice (ExpressVPN has apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the ExpressVPN app and connect to a server in a country that supports HBO Max

If you don’t already have an account with HBO Max, you'll need to create a new account using an American credit card or a gift card. This process is complicated, so be warned:

  1. Open up ExpressVPN on your iOS/Android device and connect to a server in the U.S.

  2. Create an Apple ID/Google Play account

  3. Register your account on the app store

  4. Download and install the HBO Max app

  5. Create a new account in the HBO Max app with your email address and password

  6. Pay with your PayPal account

ExpressVPN subscribers get strong connection speeds, powerful levels of encryption, and access to thousands of secure servers located all around the world. You can also connect up to five devices simultaneously with the same account, which is useful if you like to stream on a number of devices.

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN(opens in a new tab) is on sale for £82.03 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. You can use the money-back guarantee to unblock HBO Max from anywhere in the world, and then recover your investment. This way you can access HBO Max without committing any extra cash. We know this is sneaky, but it works. And we're just trying to save you money, so get off our back.

Unblock HBO Max with the best deal on ExpressVPN(opens in a new tab).

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Joseph joined Mashable as the UK Shopping Editor in 2018. He worked for a number of print publications before making the switch to the glittery world of digital media, and now writes about everything from coffee machines to VPNs.


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