How to fix Redgifs Sign Up Not Working?

If you’ve been trying to sign up on Redgifs but the registration page keeps looping, freezing, or failing to send a confirmation email, you’re not alone. Many users across the UK, US, and other countries are facing the same issue — especially after the latest regional content restrictions and site updates.

Below, we explain what’s going wrong and how you can fix it.

1. What’s Happening: Redgifs Sign Up Loop and Lite Mode

Many users in the UK report that when they try to create an account, they’re redirected to Redgifs Lite, a restricted version of the site. Even after verifying their age on Reddit, they can’t access the full version of Redgifs or complete the signup process.

The page often redirects back to the “Why Lite?” screen, creating a frustrating login loop. This issue appears across all devices — iPhone, Android, Windows, and macOS — and on browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Firefox.

2. Common Redgifs Signup Problems

Here are the most reported issues:

Sign Up button doesn’t work after solving the reCAPTCHA.
No verification code is received via email (even in spam).
Username error despite using valid lowercase characters.
Looping to the Lite version without the ability to verify age.
Captcha expiration while waiting for the signup form to respond.

Even clearing cache or switching browsers doesn’t seem to fix it for most users.

3. Username Formatting Bug

One overlooked cause is a username validation bug. Redgifs sometimes rejects usernames silently without showing an error on the screen.

The system only allows:

Letters, numbers, periods (.), hyphens (-), or underscores (_).

However, certain symbols may still cause hidden errors. If your username contains underscores or uppercase letters, try removing them and resubmitting.

Example:
✅ user.name or user-name
❌ User_Name or user__name

4. Known Bug on the Signup Page

Redgifs moderators and developers have acknowledged a bug on the signup page.
A possible workaround is:

Go to the Login Page instead of the signup page.
Try entering your new credentials there — some users report it creates the account automatically.
If that doesn’t work, clear your cache, reload, and attempt again from another browser.

5. Region-Based Restrictions (Especially in the UK)

Following stricter UK content laws, Redgifs has introduced a region-specific “Lite” version that restricts access to certain content unless you verify your identity. Unfortunately, the current verification system doesn’t always sync with Reddit or external accounts.

To bypass regional limitations:

Install a VPN (like NordVPN or ProtonVPN).
Connect to a country without content restrictions — such as Italy, Ireland, or Canada.
Then visit Redgifs.com again and try to sign up.

This workaround has been effective for many users facing “Lite” redirects.

6. Final Tips and Workarounds

Try different browsers (Chrome or Edge works best).
Disable browser extensions temporarily, especially ad blockers or privacy extensions.
Avoid using the mobile app; use the desktop version instead.
If you previously deleted your account, you may need a new email to re-register.

7. Conclusion

The Redgifs sign-up not working issue appears to be a combination of regional restrictions, site-side bugs, and username validation errors. Until the developers push a fix, the best options are:

Using a VPN to bypass Lite mode.
Checking username format.
Trying different browsers or the login page workaround.

If none of these work, you may need to wait for Redgifs’ official fix — or explore alternative platforms that don’t enforce the same content restrictions.