Claude Bans Accounts with Russian Passports

AI assistant developer Anthropic has strengthened its user verification procedures. Reports have emerged online about account bans when a Russian passport is provided.

Even citizens who have moved to other countries, such as New Zealand, but haven't yet updated their documents are affected. Similar complaints have been received from users in China.

The community has compiled recommendations to reduce the risk of checks based on user experience.

• IP address reputation plays a key role; it is important to have no suspicious history.

• Gmail is not always optimal for registration; alternative email services are being considered.

• Requesting documents immediately upon registration indicates heightened attention to the account.

• Using the mobile app may affect the security assessment of your profile.

Experienced users advise against paying for the Max plan immediately after creating an account. It is recommended to start with the basic Pro plan and wait a few days before upgrading to premium.

• It is preferable to use physical bank cards from foreign institutions or Google Play.

• Virtual cards may raise more questions from the security system.

To minimize risks, it is recommended to use limits evenly rather than having sharp load spikes.

• The desktop client and mobile app are considered more reliable than the web version.

• Enabling memory and saving data positively influence reputation.

Network connection stability is an important factor. Frequent IP address changes trigger additional checks.

• It is recommended to use proxies with global mode and TUN enabled.

• Logins from different devices and multiple simultaneous requests increase the risk.

Accounts created earlier, especially in 2023, show greater resilience to checks.

Anthropic does not disclose the exact criteria for bans. The advice provided is based on user reviews and does not guarantee protection from restrictions.