How to Fix Sora AI isn’t Available in Your Country Error?

OpenAI launched its product Sora recently to an overwhelming response from the users. Sora is a cutting-edge realistic AI video generation tool.

It takes input through text prompts from the users and produces a high-resolution video.

In recent months, many eligible users who signed up to use Sora AI have encountered the frustrating error message, “Sora AI not available in your country yet.”

Sora is currently available in a limited number of regions for the ChatGPT Pro/Plus/Team users. Major European nations have no access to the video generation tool from OpenAI.

Interestingly, even in the supported regions, some users have randomly faced the error message denying them from using Sora even though they have an active ChatGPT Plus/Pro membership.

This guide discusses the possible reasons for encountering the “Sora AI not available in your country yet” message. Also, I have explained a few tips and tricks to troubleshoot the issue of accessing Sora in a region.

Why do you see “Sora Not Available in Your Country”?

Now, it is okay if you happen to be in a region where Sora has not been launched officially and you see the “Sora Not Available in Your Country” notification upon trying to access the platform.

What if you are in a supported region and still encounter this error? It may happen due to a few technical issues.

Accumulated browser cache and cookies can sometimes interfere with accessing certain features of Sora AI, leading to errors or outdated region-specific restrictions.

OpenAI is strict about users from unsupported regions using VPN services to access Sora.

While VPNs can mask your location, OpenAI deploys VPN detection mechanisms to prevent misuse.

Ironically, even users in the supported region without a VPN have reported seeing this error stopping their access to Sora, adding to the confusion.

We may classify it as a bug specific to the browser or happening due to some random bug at the OpenAI end.

What’s the Problem with Using a VPN to Access Sora?

Many users have attempted to bypass regional restrictions by purchasing dedicated IP addresses or using advanced VPN services. However, these efforts have proved futile for most users.

OpenAI seemingly implements a strong VPN detection system that can understand when a specific number of users are trying to log into Sora from a particular server(VPN server).

VPN detection system then promptly blocks their access irrespective of whichever brand of VPN app one may use.

The OpenAI support page warns about the possible abuse of VPN apps when accessing Sora.

The AI company is cautious about the misuse of Sora, for possible psychological/political manipulation in the European regions.

At least this is what some users think could be the reason behind OpenAI’s reluctance to release Sora in the European nations.

While the future of Sora in European nations is unclear, the restriction on VPN usage may indicate OpenAI’s emphasis on the responsible use of its products.

Tips to Fix Sora AI Not Available in Your Country Yet

If you’re unable to access Sora AI, here are several fixes to help you fix the problem and use the AI video generation tool.

1. Check if Sora Is Available in Your Country

First, confirm whether Sora AI is officially available in your region. If you’re in an unsupported region, you may have to wait until OpenAI expands its availability.

Waiting is your best bet if you don’t want to get into misadventures by using a VPN and risk getting your account banned.

Here is the updated list of countries where OpenAI Sora is currently available.

• Albania

• Algeria

• Afghanistan

• Angola

• Antigua and Barbuda

• Argentina

• Armenia

• Australia

• Azerbaijan

• Bahamas

• Bahrain

• Bangladesh

• Barbados

• Belize

• Benin

• Bhutan

• Bolivia

• Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Botswana

• Brazil

• Brunei

• Burkina Faso

• Burundi

• Cabo Verde

• Cambodia

• Cameroon

• Canada

• Central African Republic

• Chad

• Chile

• Colombia

• Comoros

• Congo (Brazzaville)

• Congo (DRC)

• Costa Rica

• Côte d’Ivoire

• Djibouti

• Dominica

• Dominican Republic

• Ecuador

• Egypt

• El Salvador

• Equatorial Guinea

• Eritrea

• Eswatini (Swaziland)

• Ethiopia

• Fiji

• Gabon

• Gambia

• Georgia

• Ghana

• Grenada

• Guatemala

• Guinea

• Guinea-Bissau

• Guyana

• Haiti

• Holy See (Vatican City)

• Honduras

• India

• Indonesia

• Iraq

• Israel

• Jamaica

• Japan

• Jordan

• Kazakhstan

• Kenya

• Kiribati

• Kuwait

• Kyrgyzstan

• Laos

• Lebanon

• Lesotho

• Liberia

• Libya

• Liechtenstein

• Madagascar

• Malawi

• Malaysia

• Maldives

• Mali

• Marshall Islands

• Mauritania

• Mauritius

• Mexico

• Micronesia

• Moldova

• Monaco

• Morocco

• Mozambique

• Myanmar

• Namibia

• Nauru

• Nepal

• New Zealand

• Nicaragua

• Niger

• Nigeria

• North Macedonia

• Oman

• Pakistan

• Palau

• Palestine

• Panama

• Papua New Guinea

• Paraguay

• Peru

• Philippines

• Qatar

• Rwanda

• Saint Kitts and Nevis

• Saint Lucia

• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

• Samoa

• San Marino

• Sao Tome and Principe

• Saudi Arabia

• Senegal

• Serbia

• Seychelles

• Sierra Leone

• Singapore

• Solomon Islands

• Somalia

• South Africa

• South Korea

• South Sudan

• Sri Lanka

• Suriname

• Sudan

• Taiwan

• Tajikistan

• Tanzania

• Thailand

• Timor-Leste (East Timor)

• Togo

• Tonga

• Trinidad and Tobago

• Tunisia

• Turkey

• Turkmenistan

• Tuvalu

• Uganda

• Ukraine (with certain exceptions)

• United Arab Emirates

• United States of America

• Uruguay

• Uzbekistan

• Vanuatu

• Vietnam

• Yemen

• Zambia

• Zimbabwe

2. Clear the PC Browser Cache

Corrupted cache data in the browser may cause the regional unavailability of the Sora error message to appear. To resolve the issue clear the browser cache. Here are the steps you should follow.

• Launch your preferred browser.
• Press the Ctrl +Shift+Delete keys to view the Browser Cache settings page.
• Set the Time Range to All Time.
• Select the Cached files and cookies along with other browser elements.
• Press Delete Data.
  
• Relaunch the browser.

3. Turn Off VPN

If you’re using a VPN, disable it and try accessing Sora AI.

OpenAI has strictly mentioned that using VPNs to override restrictions to access Sora or ChatGPT features in unsupported regions can result in an account ban.

You can disable the VPN from the VPN app/extension.

4. Access the ChatGPT Account from Your Phone

Some users on various tech forums have reported accessing Sora AI by switching devices.

Try logging into your ChatGPT account on your mobile device.

Check if you continue to see the regional inaccessibility error message when you log into Sora.

If accessing your ChatGPT account from a mobile browser, ensure the app is up to date.

5. Take Help from Friends in Supported Regions

If you have friends or colleagues in regions where Sora AI is supported, consider asking for their assistance.

Provide your text prompt and request them to access Sora and generate a video.

They can create the video on Sora and share it with you via WhatsApp or Telegram.

6. Use Sora Alternatives to Generate Video

Instead of wasting time trying to bypass OpenAI’s regional restriction to use Sora, go for the alternative tools on the web that offer video generation and are supported in your region.

You may try the platforms such as Kling and Runway.

Bottom Line

I understand your frustration of being an AI enthusiast and not getting the chance to try out an exciting tool like Sora from OpenAI.

While VPN may seem like the last resort, be mindful of facing an account ban from OpenAI, if they spot your trick.

If you are from a region that does not support Sora yet, use the best alternatives to Sora.

You may ask a friend in the US (or any supported region) to generate a video for you and share it privately with you.

Bookmark this page to come back and check again as we will update the list of supported countries for Sora when OpenAI makes it available for new regions.

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