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How to Access Reddit

Playbooks for unblocking Reddit's NSFW communities when age portals, workplaces, or ISPs get in the way.

Diagnose the block​

  1. Check if Reddit loads but NSFW tiles stay blurred-this means the age portal is pending.
  2. If the entire site fails, your ISP/employer likely blocks the domain at DNS or firewall level.
  3. Verify with redditstatus.com or switch to mobile data to rule out platform outages.
  4. Review About blocking reasons and How to check geo blocking for deeper troubleshooting.

UK NSFW unblock​

Complete Reddit's UK age verification without leaking extra data.

  1. Persona-supported device (desktop or mobile)
  2. Government-issued ID
  3. Open the verification banner

    Log in, visit any NSFW subreddit, and click "Verify with Persona."

  4. Capture documents

    Upload front/back photos plus a live selfie. Use indirect light to avoid glare.

  5. Wait for approval

    Persona returns a pass/fail in under 5 minutes. Reddit refreshes the page automatically.

  6. Once approved, download the receipt email for your records.

Prefer VPN?

Connect to Ireland, Netherlands, or Canada before opening Reddit. Keep the tunnel alive while browsing NSFW communities; switching back to a UK IP will trigger Persona again.

Workplace firewalls​

  • Install a reputable VPN (NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark) with obfuscation to defeat deep-packet inspection.
  • If software installs are blocked, run the VPN on a travel router (GL.iNet) or use mobile hotspot with the app connected.
  • Avoid policy violations-review HR or student handbooks before bypassing filters.

Heavily censored regions​

  • India & Pakistan: Reddit occasionally throttled; use WireGuard/Lightway on TCP 443 to blend with HTTPS.
  • Indonesia: DNS blocks persist; Smart DNS or encrypted DNS (DoH/DoT) plus VPN restores access.
  • China: Reddit is fully blocked. Combine Tor bridges with obfuscated VPN (Snowflake + Shadowsocks) for best results.

Mobile app tips​

  • Clear app cache after switching regions to refresh NSFW filters.
  • Toggle "Anonymous Browsing" on mobile to prevent recent posts from hitting your main history.
  • If the app still enforces the block, open reddit.com in a mobile browser with desktop mode enabled.

After you regain access​

  1. Review Settings - Privacy to disable personalized ads.
  2. Revisit the Reddit FAQ for data deletion and mod tool updates.
  3. Save your Persona receipt, VPN invoice, and mod logs in a secure vault for future audits.

Always respect local laws: our guidance assumes you are an adult accessing legal content. Stay informed, keep your tools updated, and rotate VPN endpoints regularly to avoid throttling.