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【Practical Tutorial】Cursor Restricts Claude Usage in China? Two-Step Solution, Tested and Working

Author:AI不止语
Platform:toutiao
Date:2025-07-17

Can not use Claude with Cursor in China? This tutorial provides a two-step solution to bypass regional restrictions by setting up a proxy, including detailed illustrated steps that have been tested and verified. Learn how to configure Clash and Cursor proxy settings.

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【Practical Tutorial】Cursor Restricts Claude Usage in China? Two-Step Solution, Tested and Working

2025-07-17 11:45·AI Beyond Words

Recently, many users have discovered that Cursor displays the following message in China (including Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan):

Model not available

This model provider doesn't serve your region. Visit https://docs.cursor.com/account/regions for more information.

Want to use Claude but restricted? Don't panic—it can be resolved in just two steps!

(This article is for learning and research purposes only and does not encourage violating local regulations.)

✅ Step 1: Prepare Your Network

Without this step, Claude will remain inaccessible.

Recommended Tool: Clash

After installation, ensure:

  • Enable TUN (Virtual Network Adapter) Mode
  • Select Rule Mode or Global Mode

⚙️ Step 2: Configure Proxy in Cursor

Follow these steps:

  • Open Cursor → Click Settings (top-right) → General → Editor Settings (click Open) → Search for Proxy (or locate it manually) → Find Http: No Proxy and add http://127.0.0.1:7897 → Disable HTTP/2
  • Enter:
http://127.0.0.1:7897

(Note: 7897 is the default port for Clash. If using a different tool, adjust the port accordingly.)

Visual guide:

  1. Open Cursor → Click Settings (top-right)

  1. General → Editor Settings (click Open)

  1. Search for Proxy (or locate manually) → Find Http: No Proxy and add http://127.0.0.1:7897

  1. Disable HTTP/2

Still Not Working?

  • Ensure your Clash node is functional.
  • Open Cursor settings (shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+J).
  • Navigate to Network and:
    • Change HTTP Compatibility Mode to 1.1 or 1.0.
  • If issues persist, switch the mode to Auto or try a different network.

✅ After completing these steps, restart Cursor, and Claude should work normally!

Summary

Due to compliance issues, Cursor restricts Claude usage in China (including Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan). However, by:

  • Configuring Clash for network access.
  • Setting up the proxy port in Cursor.

You can easily resolve the "Model not available" issue.

Tested and working!