Geo-Restrictions
Geo-Restrictions & VPN
Where is Polymarket available and can you use a VPN?
Restricted Countries
Polymarket is currently unavailable to users located in:
- The United States (USA)
- Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria (OFAC Sanctioned countries)
Enforcement
Polymarket uses Geo-Blocking. If your IP address is detected as coming from a restricted region, you will not be able to place trades.
VPN Usage
While many users technically use VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to bypass these blocks, doing so violates Polymarket's Terms of Service.
- Risk: If detected, your account could be restricted.
- Reality: In DeFi, it is difficult to ban a wallet address, but the frontend interface can block you.