How to Get LINE Stickers From Other Countries - Easy!

Get line stickers from other countries in 2 simple steps

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how to buy region locked line stickers

To buy region-locked LINE stickers, you need a VPN and a virtual phone number.

That’s because many sticker packs are region-locked to Japanese, Taiwanese, or Indonesian accounts. If you have the app in the United States, Europe, or other regions, you can’t officially make a purchase.

Therefore, to bypass the annoying geo-location error, you have to change your apparent location. Follow along to learn exactly what you have to do to buy LINE stickers from other countries.

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How to buy LINE stickers from Japan?

To buy region-locked LINE stickers you need to spoof your IP address, which is one indicator of your geographic location. Since LINE has now blocked creating a new account via Facebook, you must also use a Japanese phone number

It’s important to understand that you must create a brand-new LINE account for this to work!

You can’t use an account that’s currently linked to a region outside of Japan, Taiwan, or Indonesia. 

However, you can secretly operate 2 accounts and send gift stickers from your new Japanese account to your original one.

So, the first thing you need to do is uninstall the LINE app from your Android or iOS device. Your account still exists, and you can log back in later.

Get a virtual Japanese phone number

A virtual Japanese phone number is needed for registering your new LINE account. There are many premium services and some free ones, but you must be able to receive at least one SMS, which is a confirmation code.

The www.smsonline.cloud service is one method to get that SMS. Simply click Japan and choose an active number. Refresh the page after the code has been sent.

Use a VPN

Now you need a VPN. We recommend subscribing to ExpressVPN, which has four servers in Japan

Here’s how to buy region-locked LINE stickers with ExpressVPN:

  1. Subscribe to ExpressVPN and download the Android or iOS app.
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  1. Tap the three dots and choose Japan as your location.
  1. Once connected, download the LINE app from Google Play or the App Store.
  1. When you first launch the app, you might be asked to automatically fill out your phone number. Select Not now.
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  1. Instead, select Japan and enter your virtual Japanese number.
  1. Enter the verification code and complete the registration process with your email address.
  1. Now, exit the app and download the desktop ExpressVPN app. On your PC, connect to Japan once again.
  1. Go to https://store.line.me/ and log in with your email and password.
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  1. Have fun purchasing region-locked LINE stickers from the LINE sticker store.

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Wrap up

Now that you know how to buy region-locked LINE stickers, you can gift them to your original account or to all your friends still stuck behind geo-restrictions.

FAQ

Can I use VPN to get LINE stickers?

Yes, you can use a VPN to get LINE stickers from other countries. LINE doesn’t explicitly forbid VPN use and reliable providers like ExpressVPN do the job seamlessly.

How to get Japanese LINE stickers?

To access Japanese LINE stickers, you can change your account region to Japan or use a VPN set to a Japanese server, then browse the sticker shop for exclusive options.

Why can’t I download LINE stickers?

Downloading issues often stem from regional restrictions or payment method mismatches. Ensure your account settings match the region of the sticker store you’re accessing. Otherwise, follow the guide above to change your location using VPN.

How do I get more stickers on LINE?

Expand your sticker collection by regularly checking the sticker shop for new releases, participating in LINE events, getting region-locked stickers using a VPN, or redeeming sticker codes from promotional offers.

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