Methods to Bypass NotebookLM and Gemini Regional Restrictions

Have you ever encountered these issues when using NotebookLM:

After clicking the “Try NotebookLM” button, it does not redirect to the notes page, and the page URL changes to location=unsupported;

Gemini shows the message “Gemini isn't currently supported in your country. Stay tuned!”

Or: Something went wrong, please try again later...

In fact, these problems are not caused by account issues but are typical cases where the access environment is recognized as unsupported region. As long as you approach it correctly, the issues can be resolved stably.

This article will guide you step-by-step to solve the regional restriction issues of NotebookLM and Gemini.

Why do NotebookLM and Gemini restrict regions?

Before solving the problem, understanding the reasons can help avoid repeated pitfalls.

NotebookLM and Gemini comprehensively evaluate the following information:

· IP country or region

· Whether the network exit is authentic and stable

· Whether the browser environment is abnormal

· Whether the account behavior matches normal user patterns

Method 1: Change Nodes

Currently, regions with better compatibility include:

United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and some EU countries

What to pay attention to when changing nodes?

· Use relatively clean nodes
· Avoid frequently switching countries back and forth
· Try to choose nodes that are stable for long-term use

Frequent node switching or using low-quality IPs can easily be identified as abnormal access.

After changing nodes, it is recommended to clear browser cookies or use incognito mode to access.

Method 2: Use Proxy IP

NotebookLM and Gemini are high-value AI services under Google, so their risk control policies are relatively strict. If the IP used for access has any of the following conditions: heavily shared by many users, previously abused, or from an unclear source, then even if the IP's region meets the access requirements, it may still trigger risk control mechanisms.

Using high-quality proxies can improve the access environment to some extent, mainly in the following ways: first, providing a network exit closer to real users to make access features more natural; second, reducing the chance of IP being identified and blocked by the risk control system; third, improving connection stability to help achieve long-term, continuous normal use.

It is recommended to choose Residential Proxies for access.

You can refer to the following article for specific configuration methods:

What are proxies? Must-Know Basics! 

Method 3: Using Nodes or Proxies Combined with Anti-Detection Browser

Many users encounter this situation:
Nodes and proxies are fine, but access is still restricted.

This is often because the browser environment exposes abnormal characteristics.

Google's risk control not only relies on IP addresses but also comprehensively analyzes the user's overall access environment. Once conflicting environment information is detected, even if the IP is normal, it may trigger restrictions or cause functional abnormalities. Many tutorials teach manual changes to computer language, timezone, etc., sometimes requiring a restart, but these are often time-consuming and not always effective. Anti-detection browsers can automatically isolate and configure the browser environment, preventing real environment information from leaking, easily solving the tedious manual adjustment problem, and significantly improving access success rate and stability.

How to correctly combine the three methods?

The most stable and suitable long-term methods are:

Supported region nodes + Anti-detection browser

High-quality proxies + Anti-detection browser

Summary

NotebookLM and Gemini being inaccessible or showing region unsupported messages mean that the current access environment does not meet Google's expectations for normal users. For users who need to use AI tools long-term, building the correct access environment once is more time-saving and safer than repeated trial and error.

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FAQs

1. How can I confirm if my access environment is recognized by Google's risk control system?

If you frequently encounter CAPTCHAs, access anomalies, or limited functionality, it usually indicates your environment has been detected as abnormal.

2. Is there any way to check if the current IP belongs to a supported region?

You can use online IP geolocation tools to verify whether the IP's country and region are within the supported range.