Why SoundCloud won't open
SoundCloud has been fully blocked in Russia since October 2022 by Roskomnadzor. The music service where independent artists uploaded tracks, mixes and podcasts became unreachable.
For fans of indie and underground this was a real loss: music that exists nowhere else lives on SoundCloud.
What exactly breaks
- soundcloud.com won't open
- the player won't load
- tracks won't play
- comments and likes won't show
How to bring SoundCloud back with a VPN
Step 1. Install a client
Happ or INCY, or FlClashX, Karing, Rabbithole. Import the subscription, a couple of minutes.
Step 2. Connect a server
Turn the VPN on for all traffic and pick a server in Europe or the US. SoundCloud serves audio from there.
Step 3. Open the site or app
Your library and playlists load. Your account and saved tracks are intact.
Step 4. If music keeps buffering
Switch servers and try again. Audio streams care about channel stability, so pick the server with the lowest latency.
Which protocols fit
Music wants a steady stream:
- VLESS + Reality, keeps the connection, looks like HTTPS
- Hysteria2, over QUIC, recovers fast
- XHTTP, masks as an API call
All available on our 46 servers across 12+ countries.
How much traffic music eats
Background music is light:
- standard bitrate, 30-60 MB per hour
- high quality, up to 150 MB per hour
For casual listening the free tier (10 GB/month) is enough, heavy users have plans from 500 GB.
FAQ
Is SoundCloud fully blocked? Yes, since October 2022. The service won't open without a workaround.
Will my playlists and likes disappear? No. The account stays, everything returns after access is restored.
Can I download tracks from SoundCloud? Downloads depend on the artist's settings and your subscription. A VPN gives access, it doesn't change the service's rules.
Is SoundCloud the same as Spotify? No. SoundCloud is about independent and exclusive music, with its own system of artists uploading tracks.