What the errors look like
In Claude Code and in the API — a response with code 403:Why it happens
- The request came from an unsupported region. The list is on the Supported Regions Policy page. It also says that use by people physically located outside this list is not supported either.
- A VPN or proxy. Anthropic sees not your address but the exit address of the VPN or proxy. If it’s in an unsupported region or changes mid-session, you’ll get the same error.
- Less often — the subscription or permissions. If you’re in a supported country without a VPN, check that your subscription is active and that the key or role in the Anthropic Console has access.
What you can do
How to connect Claude via RuAPI
1
Sign up
Sign up at www.ruapi.ai — with email, Google or Yandex.
2
Top up
Console → Wallet: USDT or USDC (TRC20 / BEP20 / Polygon; USDT also on TON), from 5 USDT. No USDT yet? Buy it with rubles via SBP (Faster Payments System). Cards from foreign banks (Visa / Mastercard) are accepted too.
3
Key
Console → API Keys → Create API key — you’ll get an
sk-... string.4
Swap the key and address
In Claude Code or in your own code — examples below.
FAQ
Will a new Claude account or a new subscription help?
Will a new Claude account or a new subscription help?
If the cause is the region, no: Anthropic checks where the request came from, not which account you have. A new account from the same address will get the same error and the same risk of a ban.
Do I need an Anthropic account to work via RuAPI?
Do I need an Anthropic account to work via RuAPI?
No. A RuAPI key is enough: in Claude Code it goes into the settings, and signing in with an Anthropic account isn’t needed.
Do I need a VPN?
Do I need a VPN?
No. The RuAPI website and API are reachable directly.
Is this the original Claude?
Is this the original Claude?
Yes. These are Anthropic’s original models — claude-opus-5-5, claude-sonnet-5-5, claude-haiku-5-5 and others — with no substitution and no quality cuts.
Next steps
Claude Code in Russia
Installation and connection without an Anthropic account.
Claude API key
Where to get a key and how to pay.