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Lesson 2: Accessing ChatGPT in blocked regions

Currently, there are some geolocation restrictions for ChatGPT and other OpenAI products, making them unavailable for direct access from blocked regions. However, do not despair, as there are ways to bypass these obstacles and enjoy chatting with ChatGPT.

Banned in Russia

Method 1: Using a VPN service​

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help you bypass geolocation blocks by allowing your device to connect to the internet through a server located in another country. This way, you can access the ChatGPT website and use its services. However, when choosing a VPN service, you should pay attention to its reliability and security to protect your data.

VPN services

Here are a few working free VPN services that will help you access ChatGPT from blocked regions:

  • Browsec VPN - a free browser extension in blocked regions. Available in the Google Chrome Web Store.
  • VPNLY - a free proxy extension for bypassing blocks. Also available in the Chrome Web Store.
  • VPN Satoshi - a fast and optimized VPN that automatically selects the best server. It can also be found in the Google Chrome Web Store.

Method 2: Getting a phone number for registration​

If the platform providing access to ChatGPT requires a phone number from a specific country for registration, you can use paid services that provide virtual numbers.

Renting a number

However, just like with a VPN, you should be careful and check the reliability of the provider to protect your personal data.

Renting a number

Smsfast.io - a service for getting a disposable number for SMS verification starting from 10 dollars. It is important to select the OpenAI (ChatGPT) service.

Method 3: Third-party services​

Perhaps the easiest way to access ChatGPT is to use third-party services that already have access to ChatGPT and provide this access to their users. For example, the BotHub service, which officially works with OpenAI, where the user only needs to enter their email. In addition, BotHub gives you access to multiple neural networks in one place, which simplifies the learning process and provides room for experimenting with different models.

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Now, knowing about these methods, you can enjoy chatting with ChatGPT despite geolocation restrictions. It is important to remember the need to protect your personal data and choose only proven and reliable services.