The original post: /r/vpn by /u/YongDragon on 2025-01-19 04:51:08.

If you’re new to VPNs and come to this subreddit, I have some news for you.

VPNs won’t let me access Tiktok. Why?

It’s banned in the US. This means ISPs (Internet Service Providers) have banned Tiktok. Any traffic coming from the US is banned. A VPN cannot help this. You need your traffic to come from outside the US. There are no US servers.

Secondly, your phone’s device ID, sim, and geolocation chip are all actively used by companies to identify you. You can still be seen as a US resident and blocked.

Accounts bound to a US number are fresh out of luck I believe. You’ll need an email/non-mobile binding to your account for access.

How can I access Tiktok from the USA?

1. Use an esim. It cannot be US-based. You must use its data to access Tiktok - not your wifi network.
2. I’d recommend using an Android to access Tiktok as they are much easier to spoof. For iPhones, you may need to purchase a non-US iPhone due to the device ID.
3. Use a paid VPN. The above stated is still true regarding VPNs but you’ll still need a VPN to access Tiktok as you need to avoid your traffic being in the USA.