Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or a dedicated proxy is often the only way to bypass these regional restrictions. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic and routes it through a secure server, masking your real IP address and making it appear as though you are browsing from a country where the site is accessible.

Accessing copyrighted material via "piracy" sites can violate local laws, regardless of whether a VPN is used.

Throughout 2019, Indian authorities and copyright holders intensified their crackdown on piracy sites. ISPs were frequently ordered to block access to TamilYogi's primary domains to protect the revenue of major theatrical releases. For many users, visiting the site suddenly resulted in a "Site Blocked" notification or a connection timeout. The Role of the VPN

To bypass these regional restrictions, the use of became a standard strategy for the site's community. By 2019, several specific VPN behaviors emerged: