The 'Gosuslugi' portal has restricted access for users with VPN enabled
The Russian state services portal 'Gosuslugi' has begun blocking access for users who utilize VPN services. Now, when attempting to visit the site with a secure connection enabled, users encounter technical restrictions.
Many Russians use VPNs to access resources blocked within the country. However, these tools are now interfering with the use of government services. With a VPN enabled, the site may fail to load or display an access error, as the portal's security system recognizes foreign IP addresses as suspicious.
Experts note that such measures are aimed at increasing the security of citizens' personal data. Government systems strive to eliminate the possibility of unauthorized access to personal accounts from abroad, where VPN servers are frequently used.
For the portal to function correctly, specialists recommend disabling VPNs before logging into a 'Gosuslugi' personal account. This will allow the system to correctly identify the user's location and ensure stable access to all necessary government services and documents.
At this moment, there have been no official comments from the Ministry of Digital Development regarding the permanent nature of this blocking. Users are advised to monitor updates regarding the service's operation and to use a direct internet connection for handling important government tasks.