How to Fix Kodi Pair Error for Tvad.me, Vidup.me, and Openload in 2024?

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Frederik Lipfert
Dr. Frederik Lipfert Founder, vpncheck
Updated on 30 Dec 2021

What is Kodi Pair Error?

There are several popular Kodi addons, such as Yoda, Exodus Redux, etc., that are must-haves for film buffs. If you’ve used any of these streaming addons, it is more than likely that you must have run into the Kodi pair error. This error appears when you try to stream content from specific sources such as Tvad.me, Vidup.me, or Openload.

When you search for some content to watch on an addon, it fetches stream links from different hosts. Some of these hosts require you to pair your Kodi with their servers. This pairing enables the hosts’ servers to differentiate between human users and attacks from bots and AIs.

Once you’ve completed the pairing process on their website, you will be able to stream stress-free for a good few hours. Even though the problem is somewhat annoying, the solution is simple. 

Why Do We Encounter Kodi Pair Error: Vidup.me/pair, Tvad.me/pair or Olpair?

The pair error on Kodi is not exactly an error. It is more like a precautionary measure adopted by various host servers to protect themselves from bots and Ais attacks. It helps them in keeping their website’s traffic cleaner and faster.

Vidup.me, Openload, and Tvad.me are the most famous streaming host with the pairing prerequisite. These host servers provide you with an enormous collection of movies, TV shows, documentaries, and more. Their video quality is phenomenal with reduced buffering issues; Everything is free for you to stream.

Since they provide quality content, their servers get thousands upon thousands of playback requests that eventually jam their servers. The traffic doesn’t always come from human users. In fact, most of the time, this traffic is scripts and bots.

The Kodi pair error enables the servers to distinguish between requests made by humans and those made by these scripts and bots. You get error-free streaming for a few hours when you verify that you are human by pairing your device on their website.

This screening process is quite simple, and you can follow the method we’ve mentioned below for the pairing process.

How to Pair Your IP Address?

Pairing your IP address on the host website will give you access to the hosts; it will let you stream quality links from these host websites without any trouble. You can stop getting the pairing error on all the devices connected with the same Wi-Fi network by pairing your IP address to the host website. 

It implies that if you have Kodi on your firestick device, your laptop, and your cellphone connected to the same network, you will get the Kodi pair error across all three devices. But once you pair your IP address to the host website, you will no longer get the error on any of these devices. 

The pairing only lasts for about 4 hours, and you will have to do it again to stream without getting the error.

When you share your IP address with every host website, it can bring some uninvited guests to your personal address. To save yourself from such unsolicited visits, we recommend using a VPN. Here at VPNcheck.org, we prefer ExpressVPN, as it is currently the best overall VPN.

Let’s learn how we can pair our IP addresses.

  1. When you begin to stream, an error like below will appear if the pairing is needed; Openload Stream Authorization. In the error message, you will find a pair link.
  2. Open a web browser on your PC or smartphone and type in the link you saw on the error message on Kodi. 

Link to follow: https://olpair.com

Ensure that the device you are pairing from and the one you are streaming on, for example, your Firestick TV, are connected to the same network.

  1. When you open the link, tick the checkbox saying I’m not a robot.
  2. Another step for verification will appear, solve the puzzle for completing the verification process.
  3. Once you’ve completed the verification process, a message will appear saying Pairing Successful.

You can fix the same authorization error if it appears for Tvad.me by following this https://tvad.me/pair link.

For Vidup.me authorization error, use this link: https://vidup.me/pair

Before you start streaming on Kodi, Read This!

Kodi is a totally legal application, but when you start streaming on it via addons, your digital identity is exposed to several hosts and providers. We recommend you start using a VPN when you stream on Kodi. We prefer ExpressVPN and suggest it to you as well. Here is how you set it up on your Firestick devices.

How to Setup ExpressVPN on Amazon Fire TV Stick?

Setting up ExpressVPN is simple, and we are going to take you through these steps one by one.

  1. Go to the ExpressVPN website, choose the package you want and follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps given on the website to set up your account.Screenshot of ExpressVPN signup page with subscription plans and payment options 
  2. Fortunately, an official ExpressVPN app is available on the Firestick app store; you can download it directly. Head to the Home screen, go to Find << Search.Firestick home page with prominent Find and Search buttons
  3. Use the remote to search for ExpressVPN.vpncheck-spectrum-searching-expressvpn-on-amazon-firestick
  4. Open the ExpressVPN icon and Download it. ExpressVPN installation option on Firestick
  5. Once installed, launch the app and Sign in using your credentials (you used earlier to make your account). It will ask you to enter your Email ID and Password.Sign In option on ExpressVPN
  6. After logging in, select the server and click on the Power Icon button to turn it on.ExpressVPN home screen with Connect button highlighted
  7. You are now safe to stream whatever content you want. ExpressVPN menu with the on/off button highlighted

You can use the same ExpressVPN account on your pc, laptops, and even on your handheld devices such as tablets and smartphones.

Summing Up!

You can easily fix the Pair error on Kodi by pairing your IP address to the streaming website. Once you’ve paired your device, you can start streaming on any device connected to the same network. The only downside is that you will have to pair again after every few hours, but it might be worth the hassle if no other links are available and you absolutely must watch that show.