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How to unblock TikTok for free

Will TikTok get banned in the U.S.? If it does, you can still secure access.
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TL;DR: Unblock TikTok by hiding your digital location. The best VPN for unblocking TikTok is ExpressVPN.


The Jan. 19 deadline for the potential TikTok ban is fast approaching. It's still not clear whether or not the TikTok ban will actually come into effect, but if it does, you better be prepared.

If you're looking for the best way to unblock TikTok for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to unblock TikTok for free

VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location. That means you can change your digital location to somewhere that supports the use of TikTok, meaning you can retain access to your favourite app from anywhere in the world.

Follow these simple steps to unblock TikTok:

  1. Sign up for a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location that supports access to TikTok

  4. Visit TikTok

  5. Use the app from anywhere in the world

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ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free)
$99.95 only at Express (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer generous money-back guarantees. Using these money-back guarantees is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does mean you can temporarily unblock TikTok and then recover your investment at a later date.

If you want to retain permanent access to TikTok from an unsupported location, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for TikTok is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for TikTok?

There are a number of VPNs that can reliably unblock TikTok, but ExpressVPN is probably the best:

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  • Servers in 105 countries

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This discounted plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Unblock TikTok from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming services, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.


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