Streaming guide

How to Watch My5 (Channel 5) Abroad with a VPN

My5 carries Channel 5 catch-up free with ads for UK viewers. A UK perch keeps it working while you travel.

Perch needed — United Kingdom

My5 is licensed in United Kingdom. Set your tree house there before you open it.

Step by step

1
Install OwlGate on your phone, tablet, laptop or TV box and sign in.
2
Open Locations and pick a United Kingdom tree house — or press "Switch to United Kingdom perch" on the My5 card and we set the nearest one for you.
3
Connect and wait for the handshake to go green on the Connection page.
4
Clear your browser cache (or force-stop the My5 app) so it re-checks your location.
5
Open channel5.com, sign in and pick a programme.

Use your own account and subscription — a perch changes your route, not your entitlement.
Check the provider's terms and the rules where you are; some services restrict use outside their licensed region.
Run the leak test so DNS isn't resolving outside the tunnel.

Yes, free with ads and a My5 account — the only restriction is a UK connection.

Casting sends the stream from your phone, so keep the phone on the UK perch for the whole session.