URGENT BUG: Access Denied, Redirected to “Available Regions” Page Despite Being in the US and Over 18

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Hello,

I am writing to report a sudden and critical access issue with Google AI Studio that started today/yesterday.

I am being instantly redirected to the “Available Regions for Google AI Studio and Gemini API” documentation page, with the message indicating I may not meet the age requirements or may not be in a supported region.

This is a recurring bug that I have seen reported by others in this forum.

My Credentials & Usage:

  • Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Supported Region).

  • Age: I am well over 18 (Born in 2003). My Google Account reflects the correct birthday.

  • Prior Usage: I have been successfully using Google AI Studio without any issues since February 2024. The block began suddenly.

  • Network: I am using a standard home laptop/desktop connection with no VPN or proxy enabled.

Troubleshooting Steps I Have Taken:

  1. Attempted access in Incognito/Private mode.

  2. Cleared all browser cache and cookies (for all time).

  3. Verified my Google Account’s Country/Region is set to the United States.

  4. Verified my public IP address is correctly geolocated to the US.

I suspect my account has been incorrectly flagged by the system, as my circumstances match other reports of this “Available Regions” redirect bug.

Could a support engineer please investigate the status and permissions of my Google Account?

Thank you for your assistance.