Proxies for Midjourney and AI Art Services: How to Access from Restricted Countries

Midjourney, DALL-E 3, Adobe Firefly, Stable Diffusion API — these image generation services have become indispensable tools for designers, marketers, and SMM specialists. However, for users from Russia, Belarus, and several other countries, access to them is restricted or completely blocked. In this article, we discuss how to solve this problem through proxies — without complex technical knowledge, quickly and reliably.

Why Midjourney and AI Services Are Unavailable from Russia and the CIS

Since 2022, most Western tech companies have imposed restrictions on working with users from Russia. This has affected not only banks and payment systems but also SaaS products, including AI tools. Midjourney, DALL-E (OpenAI), Adobe Firefly, Runway ML — all of them have either completely blocked registration from Russian IP addresses or limited functionality.

The blocking mechanism operates on several principles simultaneously:

• Geo-blocking by IP address — the service sees that the request is coming from a Russian IP and returns an access error or redirects to a page with a notification about restrictions.
• Payment blocking — even if you reach the site, it is impossible to link a Russian card or a card from a sanctioned country list.
• Restrictions at the Discord level — Midjourney operates through a Discord bot, and some features may be unavailable depending on the account's region.
• API blocking — for developers and marketers who use AI generation through APIs (for example, OpenAI API for image creation), requests from Russian IPs may be automatically rejected.

A similar situation exists in Belarus, partially in Kazakhstan, and other CIS countries. Meanwhile, the demand for AI tools for image generation among designers, marketers, and SMM specialists is only growing. Competitiveness directly depends on access to current technologies — and proxies become a practical solution to this problem.

How Proxies Solve Access Issues to AI Art Tools

A proxy server is an intermediary between your device and the target website. When you connect through a proxy with an American or European IP address, the Midjourney service sees the request as coming from the USA or Germany — and grants full access. Your real Russian IP is hidden in the process.

Proxies are used in several scenarios for working with AI art services:

• Access to the web interface — open the site midjourney.com, register, manage your subscription.
• Working through Discord — Midjourney operates through a Discord bot, and a proxy configured at the browser or anti-detect profile level is needed for a stable connection.
• API requests — if you use OpenAI API, Stability AI API, or other AI services in automated processes (for example, automatic generation of post covers), the proxy connects at the tool or script level.
• Registering multiple accounts — for agencies and freelancers managing several projects, each account must operate with a separate IP to avoid being banned for multi-accounting.

The key difference between proxies and regular VPNs in this context is the ability to assign a specific IP to a specific profile or task. A VPN changes the IP for the entire device at once, which is inconvenient when working with multiple accounts. Proxies allow you to configure each profile in an anti-detect browser with a separate IP — this is how professional SMM specialists and marketers operate.

Which Type of Proxy to Choose: Residential, Mobile, or Data Center

Not all proxies are equally suitable for working with AI services. Let's discuss three main types and their applicability specifically for Midjourney and similar services.

For registering an account and working with the Midjourney web interface, the optimal choice is residential proxies — they have IPs of real home users from the USA or Europe, making them virtually indistinguishable from regular traffic. Midjourney and Discord do not see the difference between your connection and that of an American user.

For agencies managing multiple accounts and actively using the Midjourney Discord bot, consider mobile proxies. They have the highest level of trust from platforms, as mobile IP addresses are rarely associated with automation or manipulation.

For API requests (for example, automatic image generation through Stability AI API or OpenAI DALL-E API in large volumes), data center proxies are suitable — they provide high speed and stability when handling a large number of requests.

How to Set Up a Proxy for Working with Midjourney via Discord

Midjourney operates through Discord — this is its main interface. Therefore, setting up a proxy for Midjourney means setting up a proxy for the browser or Discord client. Let's break down both methods step by step.

Method 1: Through an Anti-Detect Browser (recommended for multiple accounts)

This is the most convenient method for those managing multiple accounts or working in an agency. Anti-detect browsers — Dolphin Anty, AdsPower, GoLogin, Multilogin, Octo Browser — allow you to create a separate profile for each account with a unique proxy.

Step-by-step setup in Dolphin Anty:

1. Open Dolphin Anty → click "Create Profile".
2. Enter the profile name (for example, "Midjourney_US_1").
3. In the "Proxy" block, select the type: HTTP or SOCKS5 (check with the provider).
4. Enter the proxy details: host (IP or domain), port, username, and password.
5. Click "Check Proxy" — make sure an American IP is displayed.
6. Save the profile and open the browser.
7. Go to discord.com → log into your account → open the Midjourney server.

A similar logic works in AdsPower, GoLogin, and other anti-detect browsers — the interface differs, but the steps are the same: create a profile → add a proxy → check IP → open Discord.

Method 2: Through Browser System Settings (for one account)

If you only need access from one account, you can set up the proxy directly in the browser using an extension. For example, FoxyProxy (Firefox) or Proxy SwitchyOmega (Chrome):

1. Install the Proxy SwitchyOmega extension in Chrome.
2. Open the extension settings → "New Profile".
3. Select the protocol type: HTTP or SOCKS5.
4. Enter the server address, port, username, and password for the proxy.
5. Save and activate the profile.
6. Go to whatismyip.com — make sure the IP has changed to an American one.
7. Open discord.com or midjourney.com — access should be granted.

Access to DALL-E, Adobe Firefly, and Other AI Services via Proxies

Midjourney is not the only AI art tool with geolocation restrictions. Let's look at the setup features for each popular service.

DALL-E 3 (OpenAI / ChatGPT)

DALL-E 3 is available through ChatGPT Plus and via the OpenAI API. OpenAI blocked registration from Russian IPs back in 2023. Access requires an American or European proxy. Important: when registering an OpenAI account, phone number verification is required — a virtual number from the proxy's country is needed. After registration, the account works stably through the same proxy.

Adobe Firefly

Adobe has suspended sales in Russia, but the Firefly web interface (firefly.adobe.com) may be accessible through a residential proxy with a European IP. An Adobe ID registered through the proxy is needed to work. Firefly operates in the browser, so the setup is similar to Midjourney — through an anti-detect profile or browser extension.

Stable Diffusion (via API or Cloud Services)

The open model of Stable Diffusion itself has no geo-blocking — it can be run locally. However, cloud services based on it (DreamStudio from Stability AI, Leonardo.ai, Civitai) may block Russian IPs. The proxy setup for them is similar — residential proxy + browser profile.

Runway ML and Kling AI

Video generation services Runway ML and Kling AI also have restrictions. Runway ML is an American company, and access from Russian IPs is blocked. A residential proxy from the USA and a separate account registered through this proxy will be required to work.

Multi-Account Management in AI Services: How to Manage Multiple Accounts Without Bans

If you work in an SMM agency or create content for multiple clients, you may need several Midjourney or other AI service accounts. For example, to separate projects, use different styles and prompt histories, or simply have a backup account in case of a block.

The key rule of multi-accounting in AI services: each account = unique IP + unique browser fingerprint. If two accounts are accessed from the same IP or have the same browser fingerprint — the platform will detect this and block both.

Agency Workflow Scheme

1. Anti-detect browser — create a separate profile for each account in Dolphin Anty, AdsPower, or GoLogin. Each profile has a unique User-Agent, screen resolution, fonts, Canvas fingerprint.
2. Separate proxy for each profile — use different IPs for each account. Ideally, residential proxies from the same country but different cities.
3. Separate email and Discord account — each Midjourney account requires a separate Discord account registered through the same proxy.
4. Do not switch proxies between accounts — if one IP has been flagged in one account, do not use it for another.

This scheme allows you to safely manage 5, 10, or more Midjourney accounts simultaneously. Content marketing agencies and design studios use this approach to scale their work with AI generation.

Common Mistakes When Setting Up Proxies for AI Generation

Let's discuss typical mistakes that cause proxies not to work with Midjourney and other AI services — and how to avoid them.

❌ Mistake 1: Using Free Proxies

Free proxies from open lists are a guaranteed failure. Their IPs have long been blacklisted by all major platforms, including Discord and OpenAI. They are slow, unstable, and unsafe — your account data may be intercepted. Only paid proxies from reliable providers are needed for AI services.

❌ Mistake 2: Proxy is Configured, but DNS is Not Changed

A common problem: the proxy is connected, the IP has changed, but DNS requests are still going through the provider. As a result, the service sees a mismatch between the IP address and the DNS server and may suspect proxy usage. The solution — in the anti-detect browser settings, enable the "Use Proxy DNS" option or manually configure DNS (for example, 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8).

❌ Mistake 3: One Proxy for Multiple Accounts

If two or more Discord/Midjourney accounts use the same IP — this is a red flag for the platform. Upon detecting multi-accounting, all accounts on that IP are blocked. The rule is strict: one account — one unique IP.

❌ Mistake 4: Mixing Traffic — Part Through Proxy, Part Directly

If you opened Discord through a proxy and then accessed midjourney.com directly (without a proxy) in the same browser profile — the platform will register the IP change for one account. This is also a warning signal. Always work with one account strictly through one proxy.

❌ Mistake 5: Ignoring WebRTC Leaks

WebRTC is a browser technology that can "leak" your real IP even with an active proxy. Check for WebRTC leaks using the service browserleaks.com. In anti-detect browsers (Dolphin Anty, AdsPower), WebRTC leaks are automatically blocked. In regular Chrome with an extension, you need to additionally install WebRTC Leak Prevent.

❌ Mistake 6: Incorrect Proxy Protocol

Discord uses WebSocket connections, which do not always pass correctly through HTTP proxies. If Discord is unstable or gives connection errors — try switching to SOCKS5. Most residential proxy providers support both protocols.

Checklist: Quick Setup Verification Before Starting Work

Before starting work with Midjourney or another AI service through a proxy, go through this checklist. It will take 5 minutes and save hours of debugging.

If all items are checked — you can start working. If a problem arises at any stage, return to the relevant section above.

What to Do if Midjourney Still Does Not Work Through the Proxy

If access to Midjourney or Discord is still restricted after all settings — check the following:

• IP has been blacklisted — try another IP from the provider's pool. Request a "clean" IP from the provider that has not been used for spam or manipulation before.
• IP from a data center instead of residential — some providers sell "residential" proxies that are actually data center ones. Check the IP on ipinfo.io — the "org" field should not contain hosting company names.
• Proxy country is not supported by the service — some services restrict access not only for Russia but also for several other countries. Try an IP from the USA.
• Browser cache — clear cookies and cache after changing the proxy, or use incognito mode (preferably — an anti-detect profile with a clean history).

Conclusion

Proxies are a practical and effective solution for accessing Midjourney, DALL-E, Adobe Firefly, and other AI art services from Russia and the CIS. The main thing is to choose the right type of proxy (residential for registration and everyday work, mobile for maximum reliability), use an anti-detect browser when working with multiple accounts, and avoid basic mistakes like DNS leaks or sharing one IP.

Marketers, designers, and SMM specialists who are already working with AI generation through proxies note that a properly configured scheme works stably for months without blocks. The key is in the quality of the proxy and adhering to the rule "one account — one IP."

If you plan to work regularly with Midjourney or other AI services, we recommend paying attention to residential proxies — they provide maximum trust from platforms and minimal risk of blocks with long-term use.