Yes, you can. A combination of a good VPN network and a GPS spoofer is unlikely to stop working any time soon. PIA is constantly improving on its network, and refreshing its IP addresses, so you can always access your games and other services as you like.

Pokémon GO can detect discrepancies in your location, like traveling too rapidly, or unrealistically. It also uses location services, so if your IP address and GPS locations don’t match, the game will flag it as suspicious activity. You’ll need to download a VPN and a GPS spoofer to accurately change your in-game location.

Technically, no. The data coming from a VPN looks no different to Niantic than data coming directly from your ISP. What it can detect, though, is a discrepancy between your IP address location and your GPS location. If they don’t match, Niantic may determine that you’re spoofing your location.

Not by itself. Pokémon GO uses your IP address and GPS location to place you, but a VPN will only change your IP address. If you want to change your location in the game, you’ll need a GPS spoofing app to switch your physical location, and a VPN to match your IP address to it. PIA VPN has servers in 91 countries, so you can hunt Pokémon pretty much anywhere.

Niantic states that altering gameplay or game mechanics to cheat, including location spoofing, is a violation of its terms of service. That said, if you location spoof in your home city or country, it’s unlikely to flag as suspicious behaviour or cheating.

You’ll need at least two apps: PIA VPN and a GPS spoofing app. 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.

If you’re just using a VPN to protect your data, probably not. On the other hand, Niantic doesn’t like it if you use a VPN to spoof your location – which goes against the Terms of Service. If Niantic thinks you’re doing this, you may lose your account for it.

A few countries ban Pokémon GO, including Iran, Russia and Belarus. China hasn’t outright banned Pokémon GO, but it isn’t available there. If you want to play in any of these countries, you’ll have to download a VPN. PIA VPN has servers in 91 countries, so you’ll easily find one in a location where you want to play.

It’s not recommended. With very few exceptions, free VPNs have congested networks and slow servers. They also tend to have few server locations, which means you might not get the IP you need. Lastly, they often have security issues, and some will outright sell your data. You don’t have to worry with PIA VPN. Try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Not much, as it turns out. PIA is available for as little as per month on the 3-year plan. This gets you full access to our whole network of 10-Gbps servers, unlimited data, industry-standard security, and a 24/7 customer support team.

The most likely reason is that you’re not using a GPS spoofing app. Pokémon GO determines your location by your GPS and IP address location. Get a GPS spoofing app and set it to the same location as your VPN, and it should work. If you’re still having trouble, your VPN may not be up to the task. Try PIA VPN – it works seamlessly with Pokémon GO.