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Why am I seeing a notice about age verification?

RedGIFs team
Updated

We’re currently required to comply with new age-verification laws in certain locations. Because the rules are still changing and not always clear, we’ve temporarily limited access in certain regions while we work on solutions that are both compliant and respectful of your privacy.

How this affects you depends on where you’re located.

For users in certain U.S. states

Applies to: Tennessee, Alabama, and South Dakota

  1. Who can log in right now? 

    Only verified content creators can log in to RedGIFs using the Creator Login.

  2. I am a creator and haven't verified yet. 

    Tap the Verify Here button on the notice page to get verified with us, so you can log in again if approved. 

  3. I am not a creator. I just watch content on RedGIFs. 

    You won’t be able to access RedGIFs until the restrictions are lifted.

We’re actively working to expand access through Creator Login and will share updates on our X and Instagram pages. If you’re outside these states but still see the notice, contact support.

For users in the United Kingdom (UK)

If you’re located in the UK, you may be redirected to RedGIFs Lite (an SFW version of the site) due to recent legislation around age verification.

  1. What can I access in the UK?

    Users from the UK can now access redgifs.com. To do so, they must first complete the identity verification process (See this article for more information).

  2. Who can log in right now?

    Both Verified creators and Non-verified users who have completed the identity verification process can log in on the site. 

  3. I want to create an Account. 

    You need to complete our identity verification process before you can fully sign up (See this article for more information).

If you’re not in the UK but are seeing this message or being redirected to RedGIFs Lite, please reach out to support@redgifs.com. 

If you’re NOT in these locations but still see a restriction

If you’re outside the listed U.S. states and the UK but still see an age-verification or location-based restriction, it’s usually because:

  • You’re using a VPN, proxy, or privacy tool that sends your traffic through one of the restricted locations.

  • Your internet provider is based in, or routes traffic through, one of those regions.

  • Certain browser extensions or add-ons interfere with how your location or IP is detected.

If this happens:

  1. Check if you’re accessing RedGIFs directly via redgifs.com or being redirected from another site (like Reddit).

  2. If you’re using a VPN or proxy, try turning it off and reloading the page.

  3. Try disabling any privacy-related browser extensions/add-ons temporarily and refreshing the site.

  4. Visit a service like myip.com to see where your IP address appears to be located.

Still need help? Create a ticket or email us at support@redgifs.com with your concern.

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