# Do Viewers in China Need a VPN to Access the Livestream?

> EventLive streams are sometimes not accessible in mainland China without a VPN. Here’s what you need to know and what you can do to help your viewers in China…

Source: https://www.eventlive.pro/help/do-viewers-in-china-need-a-vpn-to-access-the-livestream  
Section: EventLive Help Center › FAQs  
Updated: 2026-06-30

EventLive streams are sometimes not accessible in mainland China without a VPN. Here’s what you need to know and what you can do to help your viewers in China watch your event.

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## Can Viewers in China Watch EventLive Streams Without a VPN?

- In most cases, EventLive streams and event pages are blocked in mainland China.
- Viewers in China usually need to use a VPN or proxy to access the livestream.
- Sometimes, changes to our hosting or domains may allow access without a VPN, but this is not guaranteed.

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## How to Check If Your EventLive Stream Is Accessible in China

1. Create a test event in the EventLive app (no payment info required).
2. Send the event link to a friend or family member in China.
3. Ask them to open the link and check if the livestream or event page loads.
4. If it works, they do not need a VPN. If it does not load, they will need a VPN to watch.

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## What to Do If the Stream Is Blocked

- Ask your viewers in China to use a VPN or proxy service to access the event link.
- Most VPNs will allow viewers to watch the stream as usual.
- Viewers can use the regular invite link after connecting to a VPN.

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## Troubleshooting Tips

- If the video does not play, or the event page does not load, it is likely blocked.
- Try using a different EventLive domain (for example, https://evt.live instead of https://eventlive.pro) and test again.
- If you have friends or family in China, ask them to test both domains.
- If you find a domain that works, use that link for your viewers in China.

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## Important Notes

- There is currently no guaranteed workaround for viewers in mainland China without a VPN.
- EventLive is always looking for solutions, but access can change at any time due to local restrictions.
- Hong Kong usually does not have the same restrictions as mainland China.

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## Additional Tips

- If your viewers are using a VPN, the stream will automatically adjust to their internet speed. If their connection is slow, the video quality will lower to help it play smoothly.
- You do not need to lower your stream quality for viewers in China; the system will adapt as needed.
- If you find a domain or method that works in China, please let us know so we can help other users.

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If you have any questions or need help testing your event link, contact our support team. We’re here to help!