How to Read and Publish on Medium from Blocked Countries: Proxies and Bypassing Restrictions

Medium is one of the largest English-language platforms for publishing expert articles, personal blogs, and professional content. However, for users in Russia, Belarus, Iran, China, and several other countries, access to the platform is restricted or completely blocked. If you want to read materials, blog, or publish articles for an international audience — proxies solve this problem quickly and without unnecessary complications.

In this guide, we will discuss why Medium is blocked, what type of proxy to choose for specific tasks, and how to set up access in just a few minutes — even if you have never worked with proxies before.

Why Medium is Blocked and in Which Countries

Medium is not inherently a "forbidden" site in most countries — the platform is subject to blocks for several different reasons, and it is important to understand each of them to choose the right bypass tool.

Reasons for Blocking

• Roskomnadzor Registry (Russia). Medium has repeatedly faced temporary blocks due to specific materials that Russian regulators deemed to violate legislation. Even after lifting specific blocks, the platform periodically becomes unavailable for some providers.
• State Censorship (China, Iran, Belarus). In these countries, entire categories of foreign platforms are blocked — especially those that publish political and journalistic content. Medium, as an open platform for free expression, falls under these restrictions.
• Corporate and Educational Networks. Some companies and universities block Medium at the level of their internal network — as a distracting resource or due to violations of internet usage policies.
• Geographical Restrictions of the Platform Itself. Certain publications or features of Medium may be restricted for specific regions — for example, monetization through the Partner Program is unavailable for authors from certain countries.

Who Suffers from These Restrictions

The restrictions affect a wide range of user categories. Content marketers and SEO specialists use Medium to promote expert content and gain backlinks in Western markets. Developers and technical specialists read professional articles from engineers at Google, Netflix, and Stripe. Journalists and bloggers maintain author columns and gather audiences. Marketers and entrepreneurs study case studies from foreign companies. For all these people, the blocking of Medium is a real loss: access to information, to audiences, to monetization.

📌 Important to Know

Even if the site opens without a proxy, it does not mean that it works fully. Some providers slow down traffic to Medium or block only specific sections — for example, the registration or subscription payment page.

How Proxies Help Bypass Medium's Block

A proxy server acts as an intermediary between your device and the website. When you open Medium through a proxy, your request first goes to the proxy server, and then from there — to Medium. The site sees the IP address of the proxy server, not your real one. If the proxy is located in a country where Medium is not blocked (for example, in the USA, Germany, or the Netherlands) — you gain full access to the platform.

Unlike VPNs, proxies can be configured separately for a specific browser or application — this is convenient if you want Medium to open through a proxy while other sites work directly. Proxies are also easier to integrate into work tools: anti-detect browsers, content planners, automation tools.

What Proxies Provide for Working with Medium

• Full access to read articles, including paid ones (Medium Member)
• The ability to register and log into an account from a blocked country
• Publishing articles and managing a blog without restrictions
• Access to the Partner Program for content monetization
• Managing multiple author accounts for different projects or clients
• Stable loading speed even when the provider slows down traffic

Which Type of Proxy to Choose: Residential, Mobile, or Datacenter

Not all proxies are equally suitable for working with Medium. The platform can detect suspicious IP addresses and may restrict access from datacenter server addresses. Let’s break down each type and its applicability.

Proxy Type	What It Is	Suitable for Medium	When to Choose
Residential Proxies	IP addresses of real home users	✅ Excellent	Account registration, publishing, Partner Program
Mobile Proxies	IP addresses of mobile operators (4G/5G)	✅ Excellent	Maximum reliability, working with multiple accounts
Datacenter Proxies	IP addresses of server providers	⚠️ Limited	Read-only, no account registration

Residential Proxies — The Optimal Choice for Most Tasks

Residential proxies use IP addresses of real home users from different countries. For Medium, this means that the platform perceives your traffic as that of a regular reader or author from the USA, UK, or any other country. Such proxies are virtually never blocked because they cannot be distinguished from regular user traffic. If you plan to regularly publish articles, maintain a blog, or work with the Partner Program — residential proxies will be the right choice.

Mobile Proxies — For Those Managing Multiple Accounts

Mobile proxies operate through IP addresses from cellular operators. This is the "cleanest" type of traffic from the platform's perspective — one mobile IP can be used by hundreds of real people simultaneously, so Medium's algorithms do not consider it suspicious even with intensive use. If you manage multiple author accounts or work with client blogs on Medium — mobile proxies will ensure stability and minimal risk of restrictions.

Datacenter Proxies — For Read-Only Access

Datacenter proxies are fast and cheap, but Medium can recognize them. They are suitable for simply reading articles, but if you try to create an account or publish content through a server IP — the platform may request additional verification or restrict actions. Use this type of proxy only when you need to read a closed article or check content availability.

How to Set Up a Proxy for Reading Medium: Step-by-Step

Setting up a proxy for reading Medium takes no more than 5 minutes. We will show two methods: through a browser extension (the easiest option) and through the system settings of the browser.

Method 1: Through a Browser Extension (Recommended for Beginners)

Method 2: Through Windows System Settings

How to Publish Articles on Medium via Proxy

Publishing content is a more responsible task than just reading. Here, it is important not only to bypass the block but also to maintain account stability. If you are working with an author blog or managing a Medium account for a client — follow these recommendations.

The Principle of "One Account — One IP"

The main rule when working with a Medium account through a proxy: always use the same IP (or a pool of IPs from one country) for one account. If today you log in with an American IP and tomorrow with a German one, the platform may consider this suspicious activity and request verification. Choose a country for the proxy and stick to it consistently.

Setting Up Through an Anti-Detect Browser for Professional Work

If you manage Medium as part of your professional activities — for example, publishing content for multiple clients or managing a team of authors — we recommend using an anti-detect browser. These are tools like Dolphin Anty, AdsPower, or GoLogin, which allow you to create isolated browser profiles with unique fingerprints for each account.

Registering a New Medium Account via Proxy

If you want to create a new Medium account from a blocked country — use a residential proxy with an American or British IP. For registration, Medium requires email confirmation — prepare your mailbox in advance. Do not use temporary email services: the platform blocks them. Register through a Google account or a permanent email — this is more reliable.

After registration, immediately fill out your profile: add a photo, bio, and specify topics of interest. This reduces the likelihood that the account will be flagged as spam or fake.

Managing Multiple Medium Accounts: Tips for Content Marketers

Content marketers and SMM agencies often manage Medium accounts for multiple clients simultaneously. This requires clear organization: each account should have a separate proxy and an isolated browser profile. If you log into multiple accounts from one browser, Medium may link them together, violating the platform's policy.

Work Organization Scheme

Account	Profile in Anti-Detect Browser	Proxy	Country IP
Client A (tech blog)	Profile #1	Residential Proxy #1	USA
Client B (marketing)	Profile #2	Residential Proxy #2	UK
Personal Account	Profile #3	Mobile Proxy #1	Germany

This scheme ensures that accounts are not linked by either IP or browser fingerprints. Even if one account receives restrictions — the others will continue to operate normally.

Automating Publications

Medium has an open API that allows articles to be published programmatically. If you are working with a large volume of content — you can set up automatic publishing through the API with proxy rotation. However, for most content marketers, manual work through an anti-detect browser remains the optimal solution: it provides full control over formatting, tags, and publication settings.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Most problems when working with Medium through proxies arise from several typical mistakes. Knowing them in advance will save you time and avoid account blocks.

Mistake 1: Changing Proxy Country Between Sessions

If yesterday you logged into the account with an American IP and today with a French one, Medium may block access and require identity verification. Always use proxies from the same country for a specific account. If you need to change the country — do it through official channels: change the region in the account settings.

Mistake 2: Using Free Proxies

Free proxies are a serious risk. First, their IP addresses are usually already blocked by most major platforms, including Medium. Second, free proxies often intercept traffic and may gain access to your login data. For working with real accounts, use only paid, verified services.

Mistake 3: Logging into Multiple Accounts from One Browser

Even with different proxies — if you log into multiple Medium accounts from one browser profile, the platform sees the same cookies, fingerprint, and history. This is a direct signal to link accounts. Use a separate profile in an anti-detect browser (Dolphin Anty, AdsPower, GoLogin) for each account.

Mistake 4: Ignoring Proxy Protocol

Medium operates over HTTPS. If you set up an HTTP proxy without HTTPS tunneling support — some site functions may not work correctly: the article editor may not load, drafts may not be saved. Ensure that your proxy supports HTTPS or use SOCKS5 — it works with any type of traffic.

Mistake 5: Too High Action Speed

If you publish many articles in a short period, actively comment, and give claps — Medium may consider this automated activity. Work at a natural pace: publish 1-3 articles a day, take breaks between actions.

Conclusion

Medium is a valuable tool for content marketers, bloggers, and specialists who want to reach an international audience. Blocks and geographical restrictions should not become a barrier to working with the platform. A properly configured proxy solves this task quickly and reliably: you gain full access to reading, registration, publishing, and monetizing content.

Key takeaways from this guide: datacenter proxies are suitable for reading articles, but for creating accounts and publishing content, residential or mobile proxies are needed. When working with multiple accounts, always use an anti-detect browser — Dolphin Anty, AdsPower, or GoLogin. Adhere to the principle of "one account — one IP" and do not change the proxy country unnecessarily.

If you plan to regularly publish articles on Medium, manage a blog for clients, or connect to the Partner Program from a restricted country — we recommend trying residential proxies: they provide stable access and minimal risk of account blocks, as they use IP addresses of real home users from the country you need.