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Why VPN and a new email don't solve the Pure ban problem

We explain how exactly Pure tracks users and why simply changing IP doesn't save you.

Key takeaway: VPN changes only your IP address — but Pure analyzes dozens of device and behavioral parameters. In our case experience, VPN-only bypass attempts almost always fail.

After getting banned on Pure, the first thing most people try is turning on a VPN and creating a new account. It feels logical — hide your IP, start fresh. But it does not work, and here is exactly why.

What does Pure actually track?

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Pure's ban system does not rely on IP addresses alone. It builds a device fingerprint — a composite profile made up of dozens of hardware and software signals. According to Android developer documentation on device identifiers, apps can access multiple stable identifiers that survive app reinstalls, IP changes, and even SIM card swaps.

On Android, Pure can read:

SSAID (Android ID) — unique per app and device, survives reinstalls
IMEI and hardware serial — tied to the physical device
Google Advertising ID (GAID) — persistent across apps
Build fingerprint — device model, OS version, kernel details
Behavioral biometrics — swipe speed, session timing, interaction patterns

On iOS, the picture is similar. Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework limits some tracking, but Keychain-stored identifiers and IDFV values persist across reinstalls on the same device.

Why a new email does not help either

Creating a new account with a new email only replaces one of the dozens of data points Pure uses. The device fingerprint, behavioral signature, and network characteristics remain identical. Pure's algorithm cross-references new registrations against its ban database — and your device profile matches instantly.

"VPN changes only one of the dozens of parameters that Pure analyzes," explains Alex, an unban specialist with 4 years of experience. "We see clients who tried 3-4 new accounts with different emails and VPNs — every one got banned within minutes. The device is the real identifier."

What actually matters for bypassing a ban

Successfully returning to Pure after a ban requires addressing the device fingerprint, not just the account credentials. This involves a systematic approach that OnlyLike specialists have refined across many cases.