How to Access Google Gemini and ChatGPT from Blocked Regions Using a Proxy

Google Gemini, ChatGPT Plus, Claude, and dozens of other AI tools are officially unavailable in Russia, Belarus, and several other countries. For a marketer, arbitrage specialist, or SMM professional, this means one thing — competitors from other regions are already using these tools while you are looking for a workaround. In this article, we will analyze which proxies actually work for accessing AI services, how to set them up without technical knowledge, and what mistakes to avoid.

Why AI Services Are Blocked and Who It Affects

Restrictions on the use of AI tools in Russia and several other countries arose for two reasons: sanctions imposed by Western companies and the platforms' decisions not to operate in certain jurisdictions. Google has completely restricted access to Gemini (formerly Bard) for Russian IP addresses. A similar situation exists with ChatGPT Plus, Anthropic Claude, Midjourney, and several other services — registration is possible, but functionality is limited or requires payment with a card not available in Russia.

This directly impacts several categories of specialists:

• Arbitrage specialists and media buyers — use AI for generating ad creatives, writing ad texts for Facebook Ads and TikTok Ads, and analyzing competitors.
• SMM specialists — automate the creation of content plans, write posts for Instagram, TikTok, VK through AI, saving hours of work daily.
• Marketers and copywriters — generate SEO texts, analyze the market, create strategies using language models.
• Marketplace sellers — use AI for writing product listings on Wildberries and Ozon, analyzing competitor reviews.

The solution is simple — obtain an IP address from a country where the service operates without restrictions. This is where proxies come into play.

Which AI Services Are Unavailable from Russia in 2024

Before setting up a proxy, it's important to understand what exactly you will encounter. Different services have different levels of restrictions — from complete blockage to partial functionality limitations.

Google Gemini has one of the strictest verification mechanisms — the service analyzes not only the IP address but also the history of the Google account, the browser language, the time zone, and other parameters. This means that simply changing the IP is not enough — a comprehensive approach is needed.

What Type of Proxy Is Suitable for AI Services

Not all proxies work equally well with AI services. Google, OpenAI, and other companies actively block ranges of data center IP addresses that are used to bypass restrictions. Let's break down each type:

Residential Proxies — The Optimal Choice

Residential proxies use real IP addresses from home users in different countries. From the perspective of Google Gemini or ChatGPT, your request looks like a regular user from the USA, Germany, or any other country. This is the most reliable option for consistent work with AI services.

Advantages for working with AI:

• Minimal risk of blocking — the IP looks like a real user
• The ability to choose a specific country and even city
• Works with Google Workspace accounts without raising suspicion
• Supports long-term sessions without connection drops

Mobile Proxies — For Maximum Reliability

Mobile proxies operate through real SIM cards from mobile operators. These are IP addresses that Google and other AI platforms will never block en masse — one mobile IP can serve thousands of real users. This is the ideal option if you are working with multiple AI accounts simultaneously or need maximum stability.

Data Center Proxies — Not Recommended for AI

Data center proxies are the fastest and cheapest, but they are poorly suited for AI services. Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude actively block ranges of IPs from major cloud providers (AWS, DigitalOcean, Hetzner). You will receive an error message or CAPTCHA almost immediately. These proxies work well for scraping and tasks where speed is important, but not for consistent work with AI.

Setting Up a Proxy to Access Gemini: Step by Step

We will show the simplest method — setting up a proxy directly in the Chrome or Firefox browser. This is suitable if you need access to AI services for personal use or for working with a single account.

Step 1. Obtain Proxy Details

After purchasing a residential proxy, you will receive:

• Host (server address, e.g.: gate.proxycove.com)
• Port (e.g.: 7777)
• Username and password for authentication
• Country — choose the USA, Germany, or the UK for access to Gemini

Step 2. Install a Proxy Management Extension

System proxy settings change all traffic on the computer, which is inconvenient. It is better to use a browser extension that allows you to quickly switch between proxies and a regular connection:

• For Chrome: install the Proxy SwitchyOmega extension from the Chrome Web Store
• For Firefox: install the FoxyProxy extension

Step 3. Configure Proxy Profile in Proxy SwitchyOmega

1. Open the extension → click Options
2. In the left menu, click New Profile
3. Name the profile, for example: AI-Tools-US
4. Select the profile type: Proxy Profile
5. In the Protocol field, select SOCKS5 (recommended) or HTTPS
6. Enter Server (proxy host) and Port
7. Check Use authentication → enter username and password
8. Click Apply Changes

Step 4. Check the Connection

1. Activate the created profile in the extension (click on the icon → select AI-Tools-US)
2. Go to the website whatismyip.com — ensure that an IP from the USA or the selected country is displayed
3. Check that the time zone in the browser matches the country of the proxy (important for Google!)
4. Open gemini.google.com — the service should become accessible

How to Use an Anti-Detect Browser for Working with AI

If you are working with multiple AI accounts simultaneously — for example, managing accounts for several clients or using different profiles for different tasks — a regular browser with a proxy is not enough. This is where anti-detect browsers come to the rescue: Dolphin Anty, AdsPower, GoLogin, or Multilogin.

An anti-detect browser creates completely isolated profiles with a unique digital fingerprint for each. This means that each of your AI accounts will look like a separate device from a different country. Let’s look at the setup using Dolphin Anty — one of the most popular tools among arbitrage specialists and SMM professionals.

Setting Up a Profile in Dolphin Anty for Google Gemini

1. Open Dolphin Anty → click New Profile
2. Name the profile: for example, Gemini_US_01
3. In the Proxy section, click Add Proxy
4. Select the type: SOCKS5 or HTTP
5. Enter the proxy details: host, port, username, password
6. Click Check Proxy — ensure that the country is displayed (e.g., United States)
7. In the Fingerprint section, check that the browser language is set to en-US
8. The time zone should automatically adjust according to the IP — check that it corresponds to the USA
9. Click Create Profile → launch the profile
10. In the opened browser, log into your Google account → go to gemini.google.com

Similar Setup in AdsPower and GoLogin

In AdsPower, the process is similar: New Profile → Proxy Settings → enter details → check the connection. In GoLogin, the proxy is added in the Proxies section in the left menu, after which it is assigned to the desired profile. The principle is the same everywhere — each profile gets its unique proxy and fingerprint.

For working with multiple AI accounts, this approach offers another advantage: you can keep 5-10 profiles with different AI services open simultaneously and switch between them with one click without changing system settings.

Common Mistakes and Why Proxies Don’t Work

Even after correctly setting up the proxy, some users encounter access errors with Gemini or ChatGPT. Here are the most common reasons and how to fix them:

Additional Stability Tips

• Choose sticky sessions (static IP) for AI services — constantly changing IPs with each request raises suspicion. For working with Gemini, it is better to have one IP for the entire session.
• Do not use one proxy for multiple accounts — if one account gets blocked, it will not affect the others.
• Clear cookies before creating a new account — or use a separate profile in an anti-detect browser.
• Choose proxies in the USA — most AI services are optimized for American users, and American IPs raise less suspicion.

Real Scenarios: How Marketers Use AI Through Proxies

Theory is good, but let’s look at specific working scenarios that specialists are using right now.

Scenario 1: An Arbitrage Specialist Generates Creatives for Facebook Ads

The arbitrage specialist launches 15-20 advertising campaigns per week in Facebook Ads. Each requires unique ad texts, headlines, and descriptions. Previously, this took 3-4 hours a day. Now the process looks like this:

1. Opens a profile in Dolphin Anty with an American residential proxy
2. Logs into Google Gemini and describes the offer, target audience, and task
3. Receives 10-15 variations of ad texts in 5 minutes
4. Tests them in advertising campaigns, scales the successful ones

Time savings — from 2 to 4 hours daily. Meanwhile, the quality of texts for English-speaking markets is significantly higher than that of Russian-language counterparts.

Scenario 2: An SMM Specialist Manages 20 Client Instagram Accounts

The SMM agency manages accounts on Instagram and TikTok for 20 clients in different niches. Each requires a unique content plan for the month — that’s 20 × 30 = 600 posts. Without AI, it is impossible to do this alone.

The workflow through proxies:

1. A separate profile with an American proxy is created in AdsPower for working with AI
2. Content plans for each client are generated through ChatGPT
3. Google Gemini is used to research trends and hashtags in the niche
4. Claude helps adapt texts for different platforms (Instagram vs TikTok)
5. The finished content is uploaded to posting schedulers

Result: one specialist handles the workload that previously required a team of 3-4 copywriters.

Scenario 3: A Wildberries Seller Optimizes Product Listings

A seller on Wildberries and Ozon has 300+ SKUs. Optimizing product listings — titles, descriptions, keywords — is critically important for ranking. Through Google Gemini with an American proxy, one can:

• Analyze competitor listings and find unoccupied keywords
• Generate SEO-optimized product descriptions in bulk
• Translate and adapt descriptions for entry into international marketplaces
• Analyze customer reviews and find points for product improvement

Scenario 4: A Marketer Tests Ads for Foreign Markets

The marketer launches ads in Google Ads and Facebook Ads for European markets. They need to understand how competitors' ads look in Germany or the UK and create relevant texts in the local language. Google Gemini with a German proxy allows obtaining search results and ad blocks exactly as they appear to a German user — without distortions in geolocation.

Conclusion and Recommendations

Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools have become a necessity for marketers, arbitrage specialists, and SMM professionals — not a luxury. Geoblocking should not be a reason to work slower than competitors from other countries. Proxies reliably solve this problem without unnecessary technical complexities.

Key takeaways from the article:

• For AI services, use only residential or mobile proxies — data center proxies get blocked
• Choose proxies with American or European IPs — they work the most reliably
• For working with multiple accounts, use an anti-detect browser (Dolphin Anty, AdsPower, GoLogin)
• Ensure the IP, time zone, and browser language match — Google checks all of this
• Sticky sessions (static IP) are more reliable than rotating ones for long-term work with AI

If you plan to work continuously with Google Gemini, ChatGPT, or other AI services, we recommend starting with residential proxies — they provide stable access with minimal risk of blocks and appear as real users to any platform. For those working with multiple accounts simultaneously or needing maximum reliability, the best choice will be mobile proxies — their IP ranges are not blocked even by the strictest AI platforms.