Need help getting subtitles for your favorite movie or TV show on VLC?
Are you getting the annoying error code VLC Error 401 Unauthorized?
Theres an easy and 100% working method to fix this!
The VLC media player is one of the most widely used media players.
Since its development and public launch, there have been more than 74 million downloads across the globe.
The media player is lightweight and doesnt put much workload on the machine when you play high-quality videos.
Also, it can amplify the original sound by 100%.
Moreover, it comes with a freeware license.
However, its most important use case is convenient subtitle sourcing for the video youre watching.
VLC Error 401 unauthorized.
Read on to discover the fix youve been looking for.
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What Is VLC Subtitles Downloader?
VLsub is an extension software that runs within any default VLC media player installation.
you might activate the extension from theVLC media player top menu > View > VLsub option.
By default, the subtitles language is English.
But you’re free to change it to any language listed within the drop-down menu.
VLC has been working with opensubtitles.org to serve free subtitles for almost any video content you play on VLC.
This policy change has been causing the annoying Unauthorized Error 401 lately.
What Is the VLC Error 401 Unauthorized?
The 401 Unauthorized error is an HTTP connection status code.
But, recently, its started blocking all incoming HTTP requests for subtitles via the VLC media player.
You must remember the login ID and password for opensubtitles.org.
Enter the opensubtitles.org Credentials on VLsub
Download Subtitles
Congratulations!
Youve successfully set up your opensubtitles.org account to use VLC Subtitles Downloader or VLsub extension.
You shouldnt face the 401 Unauthorized error on VLC anymore.
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