Catch Any Pokémon, Anywhere with a Pokémon GO VPN
- Catch ’em all without leaving your house
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- Choose from servers in 91 countries
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How to Use a VPN for Pokémon GO and Spoof Your GPS Location
Setting up a VPN for Pokémon GO is the easy part, but there’s more to it. Niantic checks both your IP address and your GPS coordinates to verify your location, so you’ll need two extra apps on your phone: a VPN app, and a GPS spoofing app.
The initial process will take some work, but once it’s all done, you’ll be able to play the game anywhere you want in just a few taps.
1 - Get PIA VPN — the #1 gaming VPN
2 - Download the PIA app for iOS or Android.
3 - Install a good GPS spoofing app (there are some great free options).
4 - Install a good GPS spoofing app (there are some great free options).
5 - Open the PIA app and connect to a server in your target location.
6 - Open the GPS spoofing app, and “travel” to the same location.
7 - Open up Pokémon GO, and play to your heart’s content!
Why Use a VPN for Pokémon GO?
The short version is that not all parts of the Pokémon world are made equal. If you really want to catch all the Pokémon and their Legendary / Mythical variants, you’ll need to take up traveling — or use a VPN to change your IP address. You can make it look like you’re in another city or country, while hunting Pokémon from the comfort of your own home.
A VPN will also let you access other Gyms, and play with people who happen to be far away. It’s a useful tool for people who simply can’t leave their home for any reason, or someone who’s stuck at work but wants to catch a shiny on their lunch break.
Remember: as mentioned above, a VPN alone won’t be enough to change your Pokémon GO location properly. To make it work, you’ll need to pair your VPN with a GPS spoofing app.
What Is Pokémon GO?
Pokémon GO is probably the most wildly popular augmented reality (AR) game currently in existence. Just in case you haven’t tried it, Pokémon GO takes the formula of classic Pokémon games and gives it a real world twist by having you walk around in real life to find Pokémon. Pokémon can spawn just about anywhere, so you have to explore to find the best ones.
It’s a good way to get your steps in, and it offers a simplified and streamlined version of Pokémon’s combat. Pokémon GO’s battle system is semi-realtime, with a three-attribute system that defines your Pokémon’s capabilities. It’s designed for quick fun rather than deep turn-based brawls.
Various points of interest in the real world function as Gyms. Pokémon Trainers can battle their rivals here, and the winners can claim the Gym for their own team. It can make your day a little more exciting.
Choose the Best VPN for Pokémon GO
Between a massive server network, industry-standard encryption, and a whole lot of just plain convenient features, PIA is your best option for some Pokémon GO.
Servers all Over the World
The PIA network has VPN servers in 91 countries, ensuring that you can hunt for those Mythical Pokémon just about anywhere in the world. Pick a server location that’s as close as possible to your destination, connect, and play.
Easy-to-Use Apps
Whether you’re an Apple person or you’re livin’ la vida Android, PIA has you covered with VPN apps that are easy to install and simple to use. You can get started in minutes, even if you’ve never used a VPN before.
Fast Speeds
Throw those Pokéballs as fast as your finger can twitch with our 10-Gbps server network. At those speeds, you won’t be missing your shot at a Legendary because of lag. It’ll all come down to skill and luck.
Kill Switch
A kill switch automatically disconnects you from the internet if the VPN connection drops. This means that if your VPN gives out, your phone won’t suddenly appear to be in two places. In other words, it’ll help you keep your account running.
Unlimited Data
You’ll never have to stop battling your friends due to some arbitrary limit. PIA offers unlimited data, to keep you “roaming” around and taking over Gyms for as long as you want. Being the very best means going the distance.
24/7 Customer Support
If you run into any trouble, don’t hesitate to ask our 24/7 Customer Support team for help via live chat. They’ll get you up and running, or at least help to identify the problem so you can fix it.
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FAQ
Yes it does, but with caveats: a good gaming VPN is only one part of the puzzle, and you’ll also need a GPS spoofing app to make it work. Niantic checks both your GPS data and your IP address, so you’ll need an IP address from the same city where you’re hunting Pokémon via the GPS spoofing app.
I cannot stress enough that one does not work without the other. Playing Pokémon GO from home, frankly, isn’t as cheap as just going out and playing it normally… though it is considerably more convenient.
You’ll need at least two apps: PIA VPN and a GPS spoofing app. Please note that you’ll likely need to jailbreak or root your phone to make the GPS spoofer work. This goes for both iPhones and Android models.
Once you have all of that installed, connect to a VPN server in your chosen country, and ideally in the same city where you plan to hunt Pokémon. Then, turn on the GPS spoofer, and only then boot up Pokémon GO. Then “travel” around the city throwing Pokéballs.
Let’s be perfectly frank: yes, you can get banned. Niantic does not like VPNs or GPS spoofing apps, and would really prefer it if you played the game as intended. Spoofing your location goes against the Terms of Service, and you can lose your account for it. In short, use at your own risk.
If you do get banned, your only recourse is to contact the Niantic team and beg for mercy. If they have any evidence at all that you were using a VPN to play, the ban will most likely stand. It’s just the way things are.
Yes, you can. A combination of a good VPN network and a GPS spoofer is unlikely to stop working any time soon. But remember, you’ll need a good VPN that works hard to make sure its servers are kept up to date, and able to access various services worldwide.
PIA is constantly improving on its network, and keeping its IP addresses fresh so you can always access your games and other services as you like.
A few have banned the game outright, while others have partially banned it for security reasons. That’d be an embarrassing way to get caught during a secret mission, no? Hot tip: if you’re going to infiltrate enemy lines, don’t check into the local Pokémon Gym. At least, not until you’ve won.
Here’s the list:
- China — Full ban
- Indonesia — Banned for government workers
- Iran — Full ban
- Kuwait — Banned for government sites and other sensitive locations
- Russia — Not banned, but Niantic has ceased operations
- Saudi Arabia — Full ban
- Thailand — Banned for government sites and other sensitive locations
- Vietnam — Banned for government sites
It’s really better not to. With very few exceptions, free VPNs have congested networks, which cause slow speeds. They also tend to have very few server locations, which means that you won’t be able to access most of the world’s cities and countries. Lastly, they often have security issues, and some will outright sell your data.
This really is a case where you get what you pay for, though that doesn’t mean you have to pay all that much. Besides, you can try PIA VPN out risk-free with our 30-day money-back guarantee.
Not much, as it turns out. PIA is available for as low as per month, or per month on the 3-year plan. This gets you full access to our whole network of 10Gbps servers, unlimited data, industry-standard security, and a 24/7 Customer Support team that makes Nurse Joy…
I’m sorry. I can’t finish that sentence. Nurse Joy is the best and we all know it, but our support team is really good. In any case, PIA is certainly cheaper than Team Rocket’s health insurance premiums, and can help you play Pokémon GO your way.
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