You might be unable to access TikTok due to network restrictions or regional bans. Schools, workplaces, and other institutions often block TikTok on their Wi-Fi networks to reduce bandwidth usage (and minimize distractions).
Try switching to mobile data or setting up a personal hotspot. If that doesn’t work, check to see if TikTok is banned in your country.
First, choose a reliable VPN with a worldwide network of high-speed servers — we highly recommend Surfshark.
Download the Surfshark app, log in, and connect to the VPN server of your choice.
All set! You can now open TikTok and safely upload your favorite content.
Governments approach TikTok differently by country, with some banning the app entirely and others imposing restrictions on its use.
Below is a list of countries* that have chosen to limit access to TikTok:
Note: This information is current as of March 26, 2025, and may be subject to change.
TikTok’s future in the United States remains uncertain amid ongoing legislative and executive actions.
Under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act of 2024, ByteDance was required to divest its US operations by January 19, 2025, to maintain its presence in the country. After missing the divestiture deadline, TikTok briefly suspended its US services on January 18. However, President Trump subsequently announced a 75-day delay of the ban through executive order, allowing TikTok to resume operations.
With the April 5 deadline nearing, three Democratic senators, emphasizing the need for a long-term solution, pressed the White House to seek congressional approval to extend the divestiture deadline to October. As the situation develops, ByteDance and potential US buyers discuss a deal to increase their stakes in ByteDance and acquire TikTok’s US operations to prevent a ban. In the meantime, businesses and users alike await legal clarification on TikTok’s future.
Using a VPN helps keep your online activity private and secure. Surfshark encrypts your internet traffic, preventing others from monitoring your online activity, especially on public Wi-Fi networks. When using TikTok, it’s important to note that while a VPN can prevent some external snoopers from tracking your activity, it doesn’t protect your privacy from TikTok itself. Additionally, all public information you share on your profile, likes, comments, etc., will still be visible regardless of VPN use.
Whether you’re staying at a hotel, working in a co-working space, or sipping coffee at a cafe, a VPN keeps your connection fast and secure, letting you safely upload your favorite TikTok content and protect the transfer of data.
Whether exploring foreign lands or watching TikTok videos at your neighborhood cafe, Surfshark helps protect you against those public Wi-Fi dangers.
Traveling abroad often means you can’t enjoy the same online services you enjoy at home. With Surfshark, you can see your For You page, as well as read your local news, log into your bank, or view prices in your national currency while you’re away.
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Although we have plenty of servers, you won’t need to waste time searching for the best one — Surfshark’s Auto-connect feature provides the fastest connection, regardless of your location.
Surfshark VPN offers unlimited simultaneous connections. With no impact on your internet speed, you can prevent others from monitoring your online activity on all compatible devices and operating systems at the same time.
No, you shouldn’t use a free VPN for TikTok — or any other app, for that matter. While paid VPNs like Surfshark take protecting your privacy seriously, free VPNs may pose significant security risks. A 2024 study found that almost 90% of all free Android VPNs leak data, and many don’t even encrypt your traffic.
Surfshark offers unlimited simultaneous connections, which means you can protect all your compatible devices at the same time. Don’t limit your VPN use — download our app on and stay private whenever you go online.
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