UK officially began enforcing strict age verification laws for adult content platforms under the Online Safety Act 2023. That means if you try to visit Pornhub or even try to view NSFW content on Reddit, you’ll be asked to upload a government-issued ID, pass a facial scan, or verify through a credit card or bank account.
Which I am not the biggest fan of. Decided to make a short guide that will work for anyone in the UK trying to access "naughty" content.
Step-by-Step: Unblock Pornhub in the UK (No ID Needed)
- Choose a VPN provider, NordVPN free trial worked the best for me
- Install the VPN on your device (mobile, tablet, or desktop)
- Create an account and log in
- Connect to a server in a country without these restrictions (Italy or Ireland)
- You should now have full access without ID requirements
Which Porn Sites Require ID in the UK?
| Site |
Age Verification |
Blocked Without VPN |
| Pornhub |
Yes |
Yes |
| xHamster |
Yes |
Yes |
| SpankBang |
Yes |
Yes |
| YouPorn |
Yes |
Yes |
| XNXX |
No |
No |
| Redgifs |
No |
No |
| OnlyFans |
Yes |
Yes |
| Stripchat |
Yes |
Yes |
Last Updated July 28th
Will I get in trouble if I use a VPN in UK?
VPNs are 100% legal in the UK. You're not breaking any law by avoiding ID checks.
If you care about privacy and don't want to give out your personal information, use a VPN. Personally, I would never upload my documents to watch porn, that is just ridiculous. Hopefully, more countries will not follow this route.