Again M7111-5059? Fix the Netflix Proxy Error Without Losing Your Movie Night

Why you see the m7111 5059 Netflix error code

Netflix guards licensing deals by filtering every IP address that hits its edge servers. When too many users appear on one node, or the DNS lookup points to a known data-center block, the platform fires the Netflix proxy error. That’s why you may see it even on your home line if your Internet service provider recycles addresses that were once tied to a commercial VPN server.

But before you decide to swap VPN providers, try a few quick fixes that may help.

Quick troubleshooting steps to clear the proxy error

A short warm-up first. Sometimes the block sits in your own cache, not on the Netflix server. Walk through these checks in order: 

1. Clear browser cache and cookies

Old location cookies can betray you.

• In Chrome or Edge, hit Ctrl + Shift + Del and wipe “cached images and files” plus “cookies.”
• Relaunch and try accessing Netflix again. A fresh session forces new token negotiation.

2. Switch to a different browser or device

A glitchy plugin can leak WebRTC data on one browser but not another. Open Firefox or Safari, or jump from laptop to Smart TV or the Netflix app on your phone. If Netflix works there, the issue sits in your original browser’s config, not your network.

3. Disable free VPNs, proxies, or antivirus web filters

Many free VPNs ride overcrowded exit nodes that Netflix blocked ages ago. Likewise, “web protection” modules in some antivirus software act as a transparent proxy. Toggle them off, refresh, and see if the error message vanishes.

4. Flush or change your DNS server

Here is how to do it:

• Open an elevated Command Prompt
  Press Win + X → Command Prompt (Admin) (or Windows Terminal (Admin)). Admin rights are required to reset cached look-ups.

• Flush the local resolver cache
  Type “ipconfig /flushdns” and press Enter. You should see “Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.” This forces Windows to forget any stale Netflix routing data that might scream “proxy.”
  
• Test Netflix again
  Refresh the tab or reopen the Netflix app. If playback starts, the cached mismatch was the culprit.

Still blocked? Point your PC to a clean resolver

Netflix sometimes fingerprints whole ISP resolvers. Switching sidesteps that metadata: 

1. Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Change adapter options.
2. Right-click your active connection → Properties → double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
3. Choose Use the following DNS server addresses and enter 1.1.1.1 as Preferred and 1.0.0.1 as Alternate (Cloudflare).
4. Click OK twice, then restart your browser.

5. Reboot modem or ask your Internet provider for a new ip

Power-cycling often grants you a fresh residential address. If you’re on CG-NAT, call support and request a different pool. A single hop can dodge a polluted range.

If none of these steps clear the error code m7111 5059, the VPN you’re using is almost certainly on Netflix’s deny list.

Why free VPNs trigger the Netflix proxy error

Here is why it’s not effective and even dangerous to use free VPNs: 

Overcrowded exit nodes

Free providers squeeze thousands of users onto the same handful of IPs. Netflix only has to blacklist a single /24 block and every subscriber sees the Netflix proxy error.

No obfuscation or residential rotation

Paid services scramble packet headers to look like plain HTTPS traffic or lease residential IP ranges. Most freebies skip both, so Netflix detects them within hours.

Data-center IP reputation

Many free nodes sit in bargain hosting facilities that also run scraping bots for Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, and HBO Max. These IPs are already on streaming blacklists, making you collateral damage.

Bandwidth throttling and capped speeds

When servers hit capacity, free VPNs choke throughput. Slower traffic patterns stand out against genuine residential users, adding another fingerprint for Netflix to flag.

Ad-supported logging practices

Free apps sell usage logs to marketers — exactly the data Netflix could mine to identify mass VPN users. The more they track, the easier the block.

How to choose the best VPN for Netflix and other streaming services

Before reaching for the best VPN provider, cross-check these must-haves.

Reliable speeds

Look for WireGuard or modern IKEv2 implementations and check independent speed tests. Nothing ruins a fix faster than endless buffering.

No Logs policy 

A provider that stores traffic can be subpoenaed, leading to fresh IP burns. Audit reports or court dockets that prove zero storage beat marketing claims.

Server diversity

At least 2 000 nodes across dozens of countries means you can hop to a few different servers when one block appears.

Kill Switch

Should the tunnel drop mid-episode, a Kill Switch keeps your real IP address from leaking and avoids yet another streaming error.

Unlimited simultaneous connections

It is ideal, but at least there should be coverage for 10 devices if your household streams on tablets, consoles, and phones at once.

Use VeePN to fix m7111-5059 error 

Here are the features that help to get rid of that Netflix issue: 

Streaming-optimized servers

These nodes sit on residential-style subnets and refresh IP pools regularly, so Netflix proxy error filters see ordinary home traffic instead of bulk VPN patterns. They’re also tuned for fast speeds even at 4K.

2 500+ servers in 89 locations

Jump between regions until you find the precise Netflix library you want. Multiple exits in the same city mean you always have different server choices when one gets too crowded.

Obfuscation mode

This stealth layer masks packet headers, making your tunnel look like everyday HTTPS. Netflix’s DPI tools miss the tell-tale handshake that exposes most VPN apps.

Cross-platform support on ten devices

One subscription shields the phone you commute with, the Smart TV in the living room, and the laptop you travel with.

WireGuard protocol plus Kill Switch

You keep streaming speeds high while the Kill Switch locks traffic if Wi-Fi hiccups.

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Written by Oliver Bennett Oliver Bennett is a dedicated cyber security content writer with a knack for breaking down intricate cyber topics into accessible and actionable insights.

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