Stremio VPN - Protect Your IP When Streaming

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Your IP is Exposed When Streaming

When streaming with torrent-based addons like Torrentio, your IP address is visible to everyone in the swarm - including copyright holders who monitor these networks.

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Remote Access: Watch Stremio Anywhere

You're commuting or traveling and want to access your home Stremio server. VendTunnel exposes your localhost to the internet securely.

The Problem

Stremio doesn't have a proper iOS app. The web player at web.stremio.com works great, but it needs to connect to a Stremio server - and your home server isn't accessible from outside your network.

You could set up port forwarding, dynamic DNS, and firewall rules. Or you could use VendTunnel and be done in 5 minutes.

What You Need

Step-by-Step Setup

Step 1: Get Your Stremio Server Port

Stremio runs a local server on port 11470 by default. You can verify this by opening http://127.0.0.1:11470/ in your browser while Stremio is running.

Step 2: Purchase a VendTunnel

Go to vendvpn.com/tunnel and:

  1. Enter a subdomain name (e.g., "mystremio")
  2. Enter 11470 as the primary port
  3. Select your region
  4. Pay via PayPal (7 days recommended, or 30 days for best value)

After payment, you'll see your tunnel URL and WireGuard config:

VendTunnel success screen showing QR code and config

Step 3: Install WireGuard on Your Computer

Download WireGuard for your platform:

Import the config file you downloaded from VendTunnel and activate the tunnel.

Step 4: Set Up Port Forwarding

Your Stremio server listens on 127.0.0.1:11470, but the tunnel connects to your WireGuard IP. You need to forward traffic between them.

Windows (run as Administrator):

netsh interface portproxy add v4tov4 listenaddress=10.0.0.10 listenport=11470 connectaddress=127.0.0.1 connectport=11470

Mac (install socat via brew install socat):

sudo socat TCP-LISTEN:11470,bind=10.0.0.10,fork TCP:127.0.0.1:11470

Replace 10.0.0.10 with the IP address shown in your WireGuard config (the Address field).

Step 5: Open Stremio Web on Your Phone

  1. Open Safari on your iPhone
  2. Go to web.stremio.com
  3. Tap the Share button and select "Add to Home Screen"
  4. Open the Stremio app from your home screen
  5. Go to Settings (gear icon)
  6. Under "Streaming", tap "Add URL"
  7. Enter your tunnel URL: https://mystremio-tunnel1.vendvpn.com
  8. Your tunnel should show as "Online"

Step 6: Configure External Player

For better playback on iPhone, use an external player:

  1. Download Outplayer from the App Store (free, 4.6 stars)
  2. In Stremio web, go to Settings
  3. Under "Advanced", find "Play in external player"
  4. Select "Outplayer" from the dropdown
Stremio settings showing Outplayer as external player and streaming server URL

Now when you select a stream, it will open directly in Outplayer with better codec support and Picture-in-Picture.

Alternative: Copy Stream Link to Safari

If you don't want to install Outplayer:

  1. Select a movie or show in Stremio web
  2. Click on a stream source
  3. Tap "Copy stream link"
  4. Paste the link in Safari
  5. Video plays directly in the browser

Pricing

VendTunnel is pay-as-you-go. No account required, no subscription.

For Stremio access, we recommend 7 days or 30 days - so you don't have to set it up again every time you want to watch.

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FAQ

Does this work with any Stremio addon?

Yes. Your tunnel connects to your home Stremio server, which has all your addons configured. Whatever works on your computer will work on your phone.

Why do I need the port forwarding command?

Stremio binds to 127.0.0.1 (localhost only). The tunnel connects to your WireGuard IP (10.0.0.X). The port forward bridges these two.

Can I use this on Android?

Yes. The same setup works on Android. Use web.stremio.com in Chrome and install WireGuard from the Play Store.

What if my computer goes to sleep?

Your Stremio server needs to be running for this to work. Disable sleep or use a keep-alive utility on your computer.