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Works without a VPN
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The question people ask most: do I need a VPN? No. Below is a short explanation of why the API works from Russia directly, and how to confirm it in a minute.
Why it works without a VPN
The blocks apply to OpenAI's own site and API. Your code never goes there: it sends the request to our address, and we talk to the model from our side.
Our endpoint lives on a separate domain, api.llm-gate.tech. It's reachable from Russia directly, with no proxy or tunnel.
Payment isn't tied to a foreign card either: you top up with crypto. That removes the second reason people usually reach for a VPN.
Check for yourself
Send one request from your app or straight from the terminal. If the model answers, it all works with no workarounds.
curl https://api.llm-gate.tech/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $CHATGPT_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "gpt-5.6-terra",
"messages": [{ "role": "user", "content": "ping" }]
}'Why this beats a VPN
A VPN only opens OpenAI's site, while the account and payment stay your headache: you need a foreign card, and the account can get banned for logging in over a VPN. Here there's neither. One key, crypto payments, access that doesn't drop.
Frequently asked questions
Really no VPN?+
No. Neither payment nor requests need a VPN. Just the key and base URL in your code.
What if OpenAI's site doesn't open for me?+
Doesn't matter. You work with our endpoint, not OpenAI's site, so its availability doesn't affect you.
Is it legal?+
We're an independent gateway and don't interfere with your app. Complying with local rules in your own jurisdiction is on you.