VPN

[minor warren]

can I use VPN to bypass sora country restrictions?

[worthy nova]

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OpenAI’s documentation does not explicitly state whether using a VPN to bypass Sora country restrictions is allowed or technically possible. However, OpenAI’s policies and help articles make it clear that accessing or offering access to their services from unsupported countries or regions may result in your account being blocked or suspended. This applies to all OpenAI services, including Sora. Attempting to circumvent geographic restrictions—such as by using a VPN—would likely be considered a violation of these terms and could put your account at risk ChatGPT and API services in unsupported countries and territories.

For example, regarding student discounts, OpenAI specifically states that students will not be able to access the offer via VPN, except for known educational VPNs in the U.S. & Canada, which suggests that VPN circumvention is generally not permitted for location-based restrictions Student discounts for ChatGPT Plus (US/Canada).

In summary:
Using a VPN to bypass Sora country restrictions is not supported and may violate OpenAI’s terms, potentially resulting in account suspension.

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