NotebookLM by Google is one of the most convenient AI tools for working with documents, notes, and sources, but it is not available in all countries. Users from Russia, Belarus, and several other regions receive a message about the service's unavailability when trying to access it. Worse still, many lose access to already created notebooks when attempting to "bypass" the block due to incorrect IP address changes. Let's discuss how to connect to the service correctly and preserve all your data.
What is NotebookLM and why is it unavailable in your country
NotebookLM is an AI assistant from Google that allows users to upload documents, PDFs, links, and text notes, and then ask questions about these sources, receive brief summaries, and even generate audio reviews in podcast format. The tool is actively used by marketers for competitor analysis, researchers for working with large datasets, copywriters for structuring content, and business owners for quick document processing.
The problem is that Google is rolling out NotebookLM gradually, and the service is not officially available in all countries. Users from Russia, Belarus, Iran, and several other regions encounter either a direct message about unavailability or a "silent" redirect to a page about restrictions when accessing the site. This is not a technical error but a geoblock based on IP address detection — the system checks the country from which the request is coming and either grants access or blocks it.
An important nuance: the block is tied specifically to the geolocation of the IP, not to the Google account itself. This means that if you change your IP address to one from a supported country (for example, the USA, the UK, or most EU countries), the service will open. But here comes the second part of the problem — preserving access to created notebooks during subsequent visits.
Why notebooks are lost when changing IP
Many users face an unpleasant situation: they accessed NotebookLM once through a random free proxy or VPN, created several notebooks, and the next day when connecting through a different IP, they see an empty interface — the notebooks are gone. The issue is not that Google deleted the data, but that the account's security system reacts to a sudden change in geolocation.
Google uses a complex behavior analysis system for accounts that takes into account not only the IP but also the connection with the device, browser, and login history. When an account logs in first from an IP in Germany, then an hour later from an IP in Singapore, and the next day from an IP in Brazil, the system considers this suspicious activity. In the best case, this leads to a temporary block of functionality; in the worst case, it prompts a request for additional verification, after which access to the workspace may be displayed incorrectly.
The second reason for losing notebooks is the use of unstable free proxy servers or public VPNs with a shared pool of IP addresses. Such IPs often change automatically with each connection, end up on blacklists due to mass usage by other users, and Google perceives each new login as a login from a new device in a new region. Hence the feeling that the data "disappears" — in reality, the service simply does not associate the current session with the previous one.
The solution is simple: use a stable, geolocation-tied IP address that does not change from session to session. This is why it is important to use not random free proxies for working with NotebookLM, but a managed solution with fixed IP for the required duration.
What type of proxy is needed for NotebookLM
For accessing Google services, the reputation of the IP address is critically important. Google aggressively filters traffic from datacenter IPs, especially if they are flagged for mass automated requests — such addresses often undergo additional CAPTCHA checks or temporary restrictions. For stable operation with NotebookLM, it is advisable to choose IPs that resemble regular home or mobile traffic from real users.
| Proxy Type | Suitable for NotebookLM | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Proxies | Yes, optimal option | IP of real users, low risk of blocking, ability to fix session for a long time |
| Mobile Proxies | Yes, for periodic work | IP from mobile operators, high trust from Google, but less predictable IP changes |
| Datacenter Proxies | Not recommended | High risk of CAPTCHA and temporary blocks on Google services |
| Free Public Proxies | No | Unstable, often on blacklists, high risk of losing access to notebooks |
For working with NotebookLM, the optimal choice becomes residential proxies with a static or long session — they allow you to "stick" to one IP for hours or days, which is critically important for maintaining account binding to the region and, consequently, preserving access to notebooks.
Step-by-step connection guide
Let's go through the sequence of actions for correctly opening NotebookLM without data loss.
- Select a country where the service is supported. Check the list of available regions at the time of work — most often, these are the USA, the UK, Canada, and most EU countries.
- Connect a residential proxy tied to the chosen geolocation. It is important to use a static session, not IP rotation for each request.
- Configure the proxy in your browser or system. If you are working through a regular browser — enter the proxy parameters (IP, port, username, password) in the network settings or through a proxy manager extension. For more flexible work with multiple accounts, it is more convenient to use an anti-detect browser.
- Clear cookies and cache before the first login or use a clean browser profile — this will reduce the risk of geolocation conflicts with previous sessions.
- Log into your Google account and open notebooklm.google.com. With the correct proxy settings, the service will open without additional checks.
- Fix the same IP for all subsequent visits. Do not switch to other servers or locations unnecessarily — this is the main condition for preserving notebooks.
How to bind a Google account to one IP and not lose notebooks
The main principle of data preservation in NotebookLM is the stability of the "Google account + IP address + browser fingerprint" combination. If all three parameters remain unchanged from session to session, Google perceives the login as a normal continuation of work, not as suspicious activity from a new device.
In practice, this means the following: one Google account should consistently log in through the same proxy (or through an IP from the same pool with strict regional binding). If you are managing multiple projects or working with client accounts, each account needs a separate stable IP — mixing them is not allowed.
Another important point is not to abruptly change the system's time zone, browser language, and User-Agent between sessions. These parameters, combined with the IP, form a digital fingerprint, and too frequent changes prompt Google's security systems to request re-verification, which may temporarily result in loss of access to the interface with notebooks.
It is also recommended to periodically (every few days) log into the account through the same proxy, even if there is no urgent work with notebooks — this maintains a "warm" login history and reduces the likelihood of automatic blocking due to prolonged inactivity from the usual IP.
Common mistakes when changing regions
Let's discuss typical user mistakes that often lead to losing access to notebooks or encountering login issues with NotebookLM.
- Using rotating proxies with automatic IP change for each request. For NotebookLM, a session that lasts for hours, not seconds, is needed.
- Switching between different countries within one day. For example, logging in through a US IP in the morning and through a German IP in the evening. This triggers Google's security systems.
- Working without clearing cookies when changing IP. Old cookies may conflict with the new geolocation and cause regional detection errors.
- Using the same IP for dozens of different Google accounts. This looks suspicious and may lead to restrictions at the IP address level.
- Lack of backup for important materials. Even with careful work, it is advisable to periodically export key notes and sources outside the platform itself.
- Using free public VPN services. Their IP addresses have often already been flagged as suspicious, increasing the likelihood of access blocking.
Anti-detect browsers for working with multiple accounts
If you need to manage multiple Google accounts for different projects or clients, and each must have its stable access to NotebookLM, a regular browser with manual proxy switching will be inconvenient and risky — it's too easy to mix up profiles and create that "geolocation conflict." In this case, it is advisable to use anti-detect browsers that are specifically designed for multi-accounting.
Tools like Dolphin Anty, AdsPower, Multilogin, GoLogin, or Octo Browser allow you to create separate isolated browser profiles for each account. In each profile, you can set your proxy, your set of cookies, your digital fingerprint, and your timezone and language settings. This completely eliminates data overlap between accounts and allows you to maintain a stable "account — IP" connection for each profile separately.
The setup in such browsers is straightforward: create a new profile → in the proxy settings section, specify the connection type (usually supports HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5) → enter the residential proxy data (IP, port, username, password) → save the profile and open your Google account in it to log into NotebookLM. For agencies and freelancers managing multiple client projects with AI tools, this significantly simplifies management and reduces the risk of accidental data loss.
Checklist before starting work
Before opening NotebookLM via proxy, go through a short checklist — this will save time and prevent notebook loss.
- A country where the service is officially supported is selected
- A residential or mobile proxy is used, not a datacenter one
- The proxy session is fixed (static IP or long session), not automatically rotated
- A separate stable IP is allocated for each Google account
- Cookies and cache are cleared before the first login with the new IP
- The timezone and browser language match the selected geolocation
- Regular logins through the same IP are planned to maintain activity history
- Important notes and sources are periodically exported for backup
Conclusion
Accessing NotebookLM from a region where the service is officially unavailable is quite feasible — you just need to connect through an IP address from a supported country. However, the key task is not just to open the service once but to maintain stable access and not lose created notebooks. For this, it is important to use not random free proxies, but a managed solution with stable IP binding to one account and region.
If you plan to regularly work with NotebookLM or other Google AI services from a blocked region, we recommend trying residential proxies — they provide a high level of trust from Google and allow for a long stable session without the risk of data loss. For working with multiple accounts simultaneously, it is also worth considering mobile proxies in conjunction with an anti-detect browser — this combination minimizes the likelihood of blocks and geolocation conflicts.