iQIYI
How to access iQIYI on the app and web?
- Step 1Launch iQIYI app or visit www.iq.com. Click on My Account and Login.
- Step 2Select the StarHub icon.
- Step 3Sign in with your Hub iD.
- Step 4Input your Date of Birth. (Please note that you must be at least 13 years of age to register for iQIYI app.
- Step 5Input your Mobile Number.
- Step 6Your account is set up and ready to start watching.
Is it possible to watch iQiyi outside of China with a free VPN?
Before hopping on the free iQiyi VPN bandwagon, be aware of a few red signs. To begin with, a free VPN lacks sufficient servers, resulting in limited access to streaming websites. You can use a free VPN to access iQiyi, but you won’t be able to stream Hulu or BBC iPlayer.
To prevent access, iQiyi and many other streaming services use an IP tracking system. So there you have it! If you try to use iQiyi from outside of China, your IP address will be detected and access will be denied.
Description
What is iQIYI?
iQIYI is a Chinese online video platform located in Beijing and Shanghai with approximately 6 billion hours spent on the service each month and over 500 million monthly active users. It is now one of the world’s largest online video sites. The company raised $2.25 billion in its IPO (initial public offering) in the United States on March 29, 2018. Due to a Taiwan government ban on agreements with mainland Chinese video streaming firms, it has been unavailable in Taiwan since October 15, 2020.
Also, iQiyi, like many Chinese apps, is based on simple software that allows it to operate swiftly.
You can also download the dramas or films in various resolutions, and it will inform you how much space this would take up on your phone.
Although it receives a lot of desktop traffic, Baidu breaks down its mobile analytics in its annual reports. iQiyi’s mobile app had 125 million daily active users and 480 million monthly active users by the end of 2016. To put that figure in context, Netflix recently topped 104 million customers in all of the countries where it operates.
How to use iQIYI?
For customers who wish to watch on the iQIYI app or web:
- Download the iQIYI app or visit iq.com.
- Log in with your Hub iD to start watching.
For customers who wish to watch on StarHub TV+ Box:
- It is pre-installed in your StarHub TV+ box.
- Launch the app and pair your iQIYI account to start watching.
Why Do You Need a VPN to Watch iQiyi Outside China?
You can’t watch iQiyi outside of China due to international licensing and the Great Firewall. Your IP will be detected even if you try to access the app online or through the app.
But how do you do it? Because many streaming and social media websites, such as iQiyi, Facebook, and WhatsApp, are restricted in Mainland China, and IP tracking mechanism is used to detect your device’s IP address. It can either grant full access or deny it entirely.
A VPN can be of assistance in this situation. With the help of a VPN, you may instantly disguise your IP address and connect to a Chinese server. As a result, you will have full access to iQiyi TV and will be able to binge-watch series exactly like a Chinese citizen. Your geolocation might be spoofing with a VPN.
Additionally, you must choose a VPN that allows you to connect your streaming device to a Chinese server. Although there are many VPN companies, only a few have reliable servers in China.
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