Pornhub FAQ
Answers to Pornhub questions about U.S. bans, age gates, privacy, and premium access.
Access & regional rules
- Why does Pornhub say it's unavailable in my state?
- As of October 2025, 24 U.S. states (with Missouri pending) enforce ID-based age laws for adult sites. Pornhub, operated by Aylo, blocks traffic from those states until you pass an approved age-assurance portal or connect from a compliant region.
- Can I avoid age-gate pop-ups without breaking the rules?
- Complete the state portal when offered, then finish Pornhub's native prompt with a government ID or credit card. Alternatively, connect through a VPN endpoint in a country without the mandate-but you are still responsible for respecting your local law.
- Is there a safe mirror if Pornhub is filtered at work?
- Pornhub doesn't publish public mirrors. Use our unblock checklist or companion guides for VPN, Smart DNS, or travel-router setups instead of relying on untrusted clones.
Account, privacy & data
- Does Pornhub store my ID forever?
- Age verification data is handled by vetted third parties; Pornhub receives a pass/fail token and stores it per regional retention laws. You can request deletion by filing a ticket under Help - Privacy Requests once legal hold periods expire.
- How do I keep my watch history private?
- Browse logged out, clear cookies, and toggle the site's 'Secure Login' to force HTTPS. Pair that with a reputable VPN and use an alias email for premium upgrades.
- Is downloading videos legal?
- Official downloads are limited to Pornhub Premium and ModelHub content where the uploader enables it. Third-party downloaders violate terms, can expose you to malware, and risk DMCA claims.
Content & creator tools
- What's new on Pornhub?
- The feed now combines AI-assisted tagging, verified creator badges, and state-specific compliance banners so you know when an age-gate will trigger before you click.
- How do ModelHub payouts work?
- Creators keep 65% of pay-per-view sales and tips. Link a bank account or Paxum, finish tax forms, and pass enhanced KYC if you're in a high-risk region.
- Is Pornhub Premium worth paying for?
- Premium removes ads, unlocks 4K streams, and offers exclusive studio libraries. Free trials run monthly-cancel before renewal if you only need a short window.
Compliance checklist
- Track state rollouts: new bans commonly launch with 30-day grace periods before hard blocks.
- Keep scans of your ID in an encrypted vault; blur unrelated details when uploading.
- Confirm which vendor (AgeID, Yoti, Veriff, etc.) processed your check so you can request data deletion later.
- Bookmark the Pornhub access guide for device-specific unblock tactics.
Quick privacy wins
Run an ad/tracker blocker, disable personalized recommendations under Settings - Privacy, and purge search history under Settings - History after each session.