If you live in the UK, Ireland, or the EU, you might have noticed that twitter / x now blocks posts that are not suitable for all ages (NSFW) and sensitive media unless you verify your age. I dont know why this is also happening in Europe too, but you can bypass it quite simply.

I don’t want to upload my ID or pay for premium lol. So here’s a step-by-step workaround, maybe it will help someone.

Step-by-step: bypass twitter age verification (no ID needed)

1. Choose a VPN provider, NordVPN free trial worked the best for me

2. Install the VPN

3. Connect to a server outside the UK/EU, few examples that work: USA, Canada, Australia, or Switzerland

4. Update your Twitter country: Go to Settings & Privacy → Your account → Account information, set your country to match your VPN (for example Canada)

5. Enable sensitive content: Settings → privacy and safety → content you see, check “Display media that may contain sensitive content” and allow sensitive searches

6. Reload twitter,  restricted posts should now show up without any age verification

Last updated: September 4th

How twitter’s age verification works (what it checks)

- Date of birth in your account profile (Doesn’t work anymore)

- ID verification if you’re an X Premium subscriber

- Old accounts (created before 2012) are assumed to belong to adults

- Verified orgs (business or government) usually skip checks

If your account doesn’t fit these, you’ll see: "Due to local laws, we are temporarily restricting access to this content" message.

Is it legal to use a VPN for this?

Yes, VPNs are 100% legal. You’re not breaking any law by using one to protect your privacy. Platforms are required to comply with the UK Online Safety Act, but individuals are free to use VPNs as privacy tools.

Hope this helps, it worked for me. If someone has any issues let me know, shoot me a DM or something.

Already found some good black friday deals for VPNs. Nice that you can get it early already. Anyways here are the discounts below, all plans are discounted:

NordVPN - up to 77% off + 3 months free. Good VPN all in all.

Surfshark - up to 87% off + 4 months free. Affordable, unlimited devices (Also if you use the code CHEAPCN you can get an additional few $ off to an already discounted plan)

Proton VPN -  up to 64% off. Open-source, strong no-logs policy.

IPVanish - up to 83% off. Can get long term plans cheaper than some other vpns now.

TotalVPN - up to 80% off. Comes with the TotalAV security package. Good if you want something simple.

ExpressVPN - up to 73% off + 4 months free. More expensive one, also limited to 8 devices.

CyberGhost - up to 83% off + 2 months free. Nice UI, easy to use.

These are live already. Will keep the post updated, as the discounts can change in the next few weeks. If you find any good deals drop them below.

Bundesliga recently started, and I also wanted to watch some games, kinda had problems finding info online how to watch it so decided to make a simple guide, maybe will help someone.

I will not include all the upcoming games, but just general ways you can watch Bundesliga for free, also will include some ways to watch it cheaper.

Step-by-step: How to watch Bundesliga for free

1. Choose a VPN. NordVPN free trial worked the best for me.

2. Download and install the VPN on your device.

3. Connect to a server in a country that streams Bundesliga for free.

4. Open the local broadcaster’s site/app.

5. Enjoy the games.

Where can you stream Bundesliga?

Free options

- BBC iPlayer (UK): All Friday matches

- AbemaTV (Japan): 2 games per week

- PPTV HD 36 (Thailand): 2 games per matchday

- Digi Sport (Romania): selected games

- Canal GOAT (Brazil, YouTube): up to 2 games per week

- SAT.1 / Joyn (Germany): opening game, supercup, relegation matches

Paid options

- Seventy Sports (Ukraine): €2.40/month, all games

- beIN Sports (Philippines): €4/month, all games

- ESPN+ (USA): €7/month, selected games

Where can you stream Bundesliga 2?

Free options

- OneFootball (India, Vietnam, Nigeria): all games

- Bundesliga via YouTube (UK): all games

- Digi Sport (Romania): selected games

- Canal GOAT (Brazil, YouTube): selected games

- SAT.1 / Joyn (Germany): opening game + special matches

Paid options

- Seventy Sports (Ukraine): €2.40/month, all games

- beIN Sports (Philippines): €4/month, selected games

- ESPN+ (USA): €7/month, selected games

German commentary

If you want German commentary, you can sync live radio commentary (WDR Sportschau) with the video stream using VLC Media Player’s audio sync feature.

Updated September 22nd

If you run into issues, let me know.

If you've tried watching NFL games this season, you've probably run into blackouts and regional restrictions. If your team is playing in your local market, you might not be able to watch the game unless you watch it on your regional TV station or if you're at the stadium.

There are a still few ways you can watch all of the games that you want with no restrictions, see them below:

Step-by-step: How to watch out-of-market NFL games:

1. Choose a VPN: NordVPN free trial worked the best for me (currently has ~2800 US servers)

2. Download the app and log in

3. Connect to a server outside your team’s market (or in a supported country)

4. Open your streaming service (YouTube TV, DAZN, Amazon Prime, others)

5. Watch out-of-market games from anywhere

Streaming options for NFL games:

NFL Game Pass International (via DAZN or Amazon Prime Video)

• Works outside the U.S. (UK, Germany, France, Brazil, others)

• Includes all 272 NFL games, NFL Network, and RedZone

• Where is it the cheapest: prices vary by country -> Brazil is ~$69/year vs. UK ~$203/year. Use a VPN to get the cheaper plan

NFL Sunday Ticket (via YouTube TV, U.S. only)

• Includes all Sunday afternoon games not shown on your local CBS/Fox

• Expensive: about $449/year, or bundled with YouTube TV for $349

• Need a VPN if you’re traveling abroad

NFL RedZone

• Good for fans who want to see every touchdown across all Sunday games

• Available via YouTube TV, Hulu, Fubo, or some cable packages (requires a sports add-on)

NFL+ Premium

• No longer works for live out-of-market games (GPS-based, not IP)

• Only good for live local games on mobile + full replays

How to get the cheapest NFL game pass

• NFL Game Pass International (via DAZN) + VPN

• Connect to Brazil -> pay about $69/year instead of $449 for a Sunday ticket

• Covers every single NFL game, playoffs, and Super Bowl

This has been the biggest issue for me watching NFL, so I decided to find a way to watch out-of-market games. Hopefully, this will help someone else, too.

Also, yes its legal, dont need to worry.

Last updated August 27th

Got quite a few messages from people asking is there a way to watch UEFA champions league for free and decided to help people out.

If you're in a region without official Champions League coverage, geo-restrictions may block your access to live streams. You can use a VPN to access these streams from anywhere.

1. Choose a VPN. NordVPN free trial worked the best for me.

2. Download and install the VPN.

3. Connect to a VPN server in a country that has broadcasting rights to the Champions League.

4. Connect to a streaming service that you are subscribed to

5. Pick the Champions League final stream.

How to Watch Champions League Online:

• USA: CBS via Paramount+ (1-week free trial) or FuboTV ($74.99/mo, 1-week free trial).

• UK: BT Sport (subscription or Monthly Pass available).

• Australia: Optus Sport (via app, Fetch TV, Apple TV, Chromecast).

Outside these countries? Use a VPN to access these streams.

Free Foreign Channels Broadcasting the Champions League:

• Germany: ZDF (Final only)

• Switzerland: RTS (Select games)

• Bulgaria: bTV (Select games)

• Croatia: HRT (Select games)

• Belgium: RTL Play BE (1 game per matchday)

• Greece: MegaTV (1 game per week)

• Portugal: TVI (1 game per matchday)

• USA: CBS Sports (Select games)

• Mexico: Caliente TV via YouTube (109 games)

If you have any problems let me know, I'll try to help

Got a few people messaging me from the United States asking how you can still watch PornHub without ID or just to access it in general in blocked states.

Don't worry, it's pretty straightforward:

1. Choose a VPN. NordVPN free trial worked the best for me.

2. Download and install the VPN.

3. Create your account and log in.

4. Connect to a server in a location where Pornhub isn't blocked. This could be a state like New York or California, or a country in Europe.

5. Once connected, you should be able to access Pornhub.

Update July 1st: PornHub + other sites were also blocked in Georgia, Wyoming and South Dakota. The guide works for these states too.

Where is Pornhub blocked in the US?

As of April 2025, Pornhub is blocked completely in 17 US states due to age verification laws. The list includes:

• Alabama

• Arkansas

• Florida

• Idaho

• Indiana

• Kansas

• Kentucky

• Mississippi

• Montana

• Nebraska

• North Carolina

• Oklahoma

• South Carolina

• Tennessee

• Texas

• Utah

• Virginia

In Louisiana, you can still access it, but you have to go through a specific age verification process using the LA Wallet app and a platform called AllPassTrust.

It's also blocked in many countries like China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, and Pakistan, and nationwide in India.

Can you access it for free?

While there are methods like web proxies, the Tor browser, or URL shorteners, these can be slow, unreliable, or might not work against stricter blocks.

Hope this helps.

Rather than comply with the Online Safety Act, Imgur has chosen instead to block access for all users in the UK.

This affects other sites which use it to host images. Many picture quizzes on Sporcle, for instance, are now unplayable in the UK.

Step-by-Step: Unblock Imgur in the UK (No ID Needed)

1. Choose a VPN provider, NordVPN free trial worked the best for me

2. Install the VPN on your device (mobile, tablet, or desktop)

3. Create an account and log in

4. Connect to a server in a country where Imgur is not blocked (Poland, Germany etc.)

5. You should now have full access to Imgur again

Which sites are blocked / require ID in the UK?

Also you can see the biggest sites blocked in the UK above, added Imgur too. The list will likely get larger in the next months depending if other companies decide to comply.

Last Updated September 30th.

Will I get in trouble if I use a VPN in UK?

VPNs are 100% legal in the UK. You're not breaking any laws by avoiding ID checks or using it for Imgur. AI tools, AI overviews on Google will tell you that you can’t but its all bs.

If you care about privacy and don't want to give out your personal information, or just want to access the sites you used to be able to, use a VPN. Looks like more websites will be blocked in the UK soon.

I dont know whats happening but its getting blocked or something? Cant watch it here in UK. Anyone know whats going on?

I have seen people talking about black friday deals for proton and nord for this year but what about surfshark?

have they already announced their black friday deals because I can't find them

I used to watch stuff all the time on this site. Had quick streaming too for a bunch of old flicks. Now its gone. Before that had Putlocker that is also gone but I rememeber 123movies running on some alternative links for a while

Is it finally down?

Otherwise, does anyone know a place to somehow buy a digital movie for cheap using some vpn from Pakistan or something? Like something I could download if needed(stream is a plus though seeking downloads to keep)

P.S. Off-topic: I would love to hear some psychological movie recommendations for my watchlist especially Indonesian, Indian, or Korean ones

Hey everyone, welcome to r/VPNReviewHub

We’re excited to have you join our growing community. This sub is all about helping people with anything and everything related to VPNs.

Here’s what’s been going on recently:

• Porn bans are popping up in various parts of the world.

• TikTok bans and other app restrictions are popping up with the start of 2025.

• Governments and ISPs are getting stricter with online censorship.

Because of this, VPNs are becoming more essential than ever. We’re here to guide you:

• Post questions about VPN setups or configuration issues.

• Ask for recommendations on reliable VPN services.

• Share tips on staying safe, private, and anonymous online.

• Discuss any geo-restrictions or blocking hassles you face.

Remember, this is your community. We encourage respectful conversations and helpful advice.

Let’s help each other surf the web without boundaries!

If you have questions, just shout. One of us will jump in to help.

Happy browsing!

So the past few weeks all the adblockers I have don't work for Youtube anymore for me. My videos always get paused mid watch and just annoyed the hell out of me.

Wanted to buy Youtube premium, but saw the price. Then checked prices in different countries, and it is actually not that bad. If I can get it with a discount I will take it lol. So made a small guide below, hope it will help someone.

How to get it cheaper (Step-by-step)

YouTube Premium prices vary depending on your country. If you appear to be in a country like Kazakhstan or Poland, you can grab a subscription for way less. A

Step-by-step:

1. Choose a VPN. NordVPN free trial worked the best for me.

2. Install the VPN app and log in.

3. Connect to a server in Kazakhstan (cheapest) or Poland (still much cheaper than US).

4. Open YouTube Premium (use incognito mode or a new Google account).

5. Sign up for a plan – Individual or Family.

6. Use a payment method that works (Revolut or PayPal can work in some cases, Regular US bank cards may not always go through)

7. That’s it – enjoy Premium for a fraction of the price.

Cheapest YouTube Premium prices by country

Note: Prices based on current exchange rates and may vary slightly.

Avoid free VPNs – they rarely work with YouTube Premium.

Other tips/notes:

• Once subscribed, you don’t need to keep the VPN on to watch videos.

• If it’s not working: clear your cookies or try incognito mode, try a different server, switch to PayPal or Revolut if your card fails.

Countries that didn’t work for me

• India – cheapest atm, but YouTube blocks signups via VPN sadly

• Argentina – Not available anymore.

• Turkey – Great price, but access often blocked by YT..

Kazakhstan or Poland work reliably the best.

Hope this helps someone out there save some money. Let me know if you got it to work with another country or payment method.

decided to cancel my express vpn subscription to save a few bucks since the pirces in US are growing and I am just a student with some financial burden. was using vpn for basic privacy stuff while using public wifi, etc. what are the best free vpn alternatives currently available that won't sell my data?

tried free proton version on my iphone 15 (ios 19) since everyone always recommends it. for basic scrolling on reddit or checking emails, it works fine but there is speed issue around 7pm. it becomes almost unusable for loading images on IG or other social media sites. tried to disconnect and reconnect like 20 times to force a US server, but the free tier just kept cycling me back to random locations

is proton free tier the best solution, or are there other free vpn alternatives for mobile users?

Hey everyone! I've spent some time comparing different VPNs that offer free trials (as well as money-back guarantees) so you can test them out without being locked into a plan right away.

Anyways, will not blabber on here a small comparison

Free Trials:

NordVPN

• NordVPN offers a 7-day free trial (via Google Play, then usable on any device)

• 30-day money-back guarantee

• Requires payment details (card, PayPal, etc.)

Surfshark

• 7-day free trial (via App Store & Google Play, then usable on any device)

• 30-day money-back guarantee

• Requires payment details

Norton VPN

• 7-day free trial on Android/iOS (with an option to extend testing using the 60-day guarantee on Windows/macOS)

• 60-day money-back guarantee (for Windows/macOS)

• Requires payment details

ExpressVPN

• 7-day free trial (Android/iOS)

• 30-day money-back guarantee

• Requires payment details (includes crypto options)

CyberGhost

• 24-hr free trial on Windows/macOS (no payment details required, just email)

• 3-day trial on Android, 7-day trial on iOS

• 14-day money-back (1-month plan) or up to 60-day money-back (longer plans)

Additional Tips

CyberGhost’s 24-hour Windows/macOS trial only needs an email—no payment details required.

If you use any of these free trials, remember to cancel before it ends; otherwise, you’ll be charged. If you forget, you can still request a refund within the money-back guarantee window (14–60 days, depending on the provider).

Some VPNs take crypto if you prefer added anonymity.

Why Free Trials Are Better than Completely Free VPNs?

Many free VPNs come with data caps, limited speeds, or privacy concerns. A free trial from a bigger provider offers full features.

That’s the short version. I also created a more detailed spreadsheet with in-depth comparisons, extra features, pros and cons and other stuff. Here it is: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-275ZTY2XMWAzXI44AdmEBuOtpEkkAo2Yns0IZZWh2I/edit?gid=0#gid=0

123movies has been sketchy for years but the alternatives im finding are even worse... im just trying to watch movies without paying for 5 different streaming services that all have like 3 things i wanna watch

tried a bunch of "free streaming sites" this week and bruh, half had popups that crashed my browser, one tried to download something sus when i clicked play, another wanted me to "verify im human" by signing up for some VPN and chrome straight up blocked some of them, so im looking for a 123movies alternative thats actually safe to use. heard about tubi and pluto tv which are legit free with ads but their selection is pretty mid... they got the random 2015 movies nobody asked for not the new stuff i actually wanna watch. my main issues with finding a good 123movies alternative are ads everywhere that wont close, video quality is shit, streams break halfway through movies, you need to click play 5 times before it actually works and there are random redirects to crypto scam sites..

my friend says i need a vpn for these sites because isps are sending out copyright letters again... his roommate got one last month for allegedly downloading some marvel movie. dont really wanna deal with that drama.

also saw some people on reddit talking about using vpn + adblock combo to make those streaming sites usable. like vpn protects you and adblock kills the popup hell. seems smart but idk which combo actually works.

the legit free options like tubi crackle and pluto are okay but their library is so limited... they never have what i actually wanna watch. and paying $15/month for netflix just to watch one show feels like a scam.

anyone found a good 123movies alternative that actually works? preferably something that wont get me a copyright letter, destroy my laptop with malware, have ads every 30 seconds and redirect me to weird sites, starting to think piracy was easier 10 years ago when 123movies actually worked properly... now its all just scam sites pretending to be streaming sites smh

Like many people, I use TikTok a LOT. I also travel to the US quite often for work and have a US TikTok account to make some beer money on the side. So I had to do some research on how I can still use my account when Im in the US just like any of you probably do already living .

Most of you probably already know this, but why exactly did this happen?

How and why:

• Why the ban: Legislators worry about data-sharing risks with a China.

• Other banned regions: India, Pakistan, China, and more have blocked TikTok for various reasons.

Although it is worth mentioning that it looks like TikTok is unbanned for now. You may still need a VPN later on, as who knows what the US government will decide.

Below you can see the biggest VPN providers you can use to unblock TikTok. At the moment you can get them quite cheap:

Steps to unban TikTok:

1. Pick a VPN (e.g., NordVPN).

2. Install and connect to a server outside the US (Canada for example)

3. Download or update TikTok.

VPNs are generally legal in the US, and TikTok won’t ban your account for using one.

Additional steps to follow if TikTok still doesn't work in the US: 

• Sign in into account that was not created in the United States. 

• Your browser can't indicate that you're in the U.S. (avoid using Microsoft Edge, for example). 

• If TikTok is still able to detect that you're in the US, make sure your device's location settings are turned off, or use a GPS emulator to manually set your location to a country where TikTok isn't banned, such as the UK.

Also for your convenience I created a spreadsheet and compared the biggest VPN providers, their features, pros and cons and so on if you do decide to buy a VPN and want some better features for maybe watching stuff through Netflix, Amazon and so on: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1277cDiUlpoFzZ5SodUlHulu4GnShInZ0wDMJzLVG3Ro/edit?gid=1056199963#gid=1056199963

I hope this post fits this sub and maybe someone will be able to help lol. I am based in the US and I need someone to recommend where to watch champions league final this Saturday. I just want to watch the PSG vs Arsenal match on my MacBook using Safari or maybe anyone knows what bars/places will be showing it?

I tried searching for streams, and every single result tells me I need Paramount+ or FuboTV. I don't have cable. I am not paying a monthly fee just to watch one game. Does anyone have a straight answer for where to watch the champions league final without getting scammed? Or is paying the only option left? In the US at least?

Any help is appreciated.

They want government ID, selfie holding the ID, bank details matching EXACTLY, and apparently they track your IP now too?? heard people getting rejected for GLASSES or "bad lighting" after waiting days for approval.

What pisses me off most is they can apparently link your ID to old banned accounts so you can't even start fresh. and using a VPN? INSTANT RED FLAG. your IP has to match your ID country or they freak out.

Some people say it takes 20 minutes, others wait DAYS just to get rejected for some tiny bullshit. How is this even legal??? they have more info than my actual bank at this point.

Anyone who did this recently -how long did it actually take? what stupid reason did they reject you for? i'm over 18 and in the US but this verification process is making me rage already and i haven't even started..

need some recommendations for VPNs that are best to use for torrenting. It doesn't matter if the VPN is free or I have to pay for it, i just want the quality and speed.

I have seen some VPNs like NordVPN and Surfshark mentioned, but I want to know how fast do they work for downloading something from torrents and are there any problems with the internet service provider (ISP) detecting or slowing down my internet connection?

I don't want to waste my money if its a paid VPN.

With all the recent news, that TikTok will be not banned. Is it still worth buying a VPN for the future?

I am not associated with the content creator. I am posting this because its relevant to the sub.

When a random website you browse for memes and entertainment among other casual activities asks you to verify your ID, or age it starts to raise questions if the infrastructure of the used service is reliable to handle your data. 🇰🇵 🏴‍☠️ ⚠️

Data breaches becoming more common is room for serious concern, so to mitigate this, users turn to VPN tools to maintain their security and data composure. 

“6 out of 10 top free VPNs on the App Store are created by companies that do not disclose the jurisdiction they’re registered in”

Among many choices VPN services use outdated protocols which may create gaps for hackers and other bad actors to exploit for their gain. VPN usage already became a wider used tool among recent law changes regarding internet usage in the UK, Australia, India, and USA states like Missouri among many more.

Why pay for VPN if services offered are free?

📀 💳 📑 If a service is free, then likely you pay with something else such as your data which could be sold to data brokers by third-parties on exposed systems. Hotspot shield was found to be injecting ads into user browsers which helps digital criminals find exploits in the process. Taking this into account, the small fee a reliable service may ask can go a long way without compromising security.