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Why Antigravity IDE Fails & How to Fix It: Network & Account Region Guide

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A Practical Guide to Using the Antigravity IDE

Core Question: Why do so many users fail to activate or use Google’s newly released Antigravity IDE—even when their network setup seems correct?

This article reorganizes and rewrites the original source content into a structured, global-reader-friendly technical blog. The goal: clearly explain why Antigravity often gets stuck on “account unavailable” or “setting account,” and provide a complete, reproducible solution based strictly on the provided file.

Table of Contents

Introduction: What This Guide Answers

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“My proxy is working. My network is stable. Why does Antigravity still say my account cannot be used, or stay stuck on ‘setting account’ forever?”

From repeated real-world attempts across more than 10 Google accounts, the author discovered that network quality alone is not enough. The Google account’s region is just as critical—and this is the step most users miss.

This guide reorganizes these findings into a clear, actionable workflow.

Why Antigravity IDE Fails for Many Users

Short answer: Because Antigravity relies on both a high-quality network and a Google account registered in an eligible region. If either condition fails, Antigravity cannot complete setup.

From the provided source file:

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    Many users get stuck on “account unavailable” or “setting account.”
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    Most people mistakenly assume this is purely a networking issue.
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    But the author found:
    Even with a perfect connection, an incorrect Google account region results in a failure.

Is Antigravity Worth Using?

Short answer: Yes. It offers free access to Gemini 3 Pro and integrates seamlessly with Nano Banana for prototype-to-code workflows.

From the source content, the benefits include:

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    Free access to Gemini 3 Pro.

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    Direct integration with Nano Banana, enabling:

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      Prototype generation
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      Immediate code generation within the same environment

In other words, Antigravity is not just an IDE—it is part of a tightly integrated design-to-development pipeline.

Two Critical Factors: Network Quality & Google Account Region

To successfully activate and use Antigravity IDE, two conditions must be met simultaneously:

  1. A high-quality network/IP (residential IP + global proxy/TUN mode).
  2. A Google account whose region is set to an overseas country—not Hong Kong, not Mainland China.

It’s important to emphasize:

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If your Google account region is incorrect, Antigravity fails—even if your network setup is flawless.

Part 1: Building a Network Environment That Works with Antigravity

Core Question: How do I ensure my network is good enough for Antigravity?

Summary

Antigravity requires a strong IP reputation and a true global proxy mode. Unstable or shared IPs frequently trigger account verification issues.

1. Why a “good network” matters

The source notes that even when the network is correct, account issues can still block access.
However, the reverse is also true:

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    If the network itself is low quality, it will block Antigravity before the account issue even appears.

Key requirements:

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    Residential IP
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    Global Proxy enabled
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    Avoid cheap or abused IP pools

2. How to obtain a reliable network

The source file provides a working example:

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    Residential IP service (e.g., voyracloud)
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    Approx. USD 4.5 per month for a residential IP
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    Verified as stable by real testing

Example scenario from the file:

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    If using Shadowrocket, switch Global Routing to Proxy Mode.
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    Ensure global TUN mode is turned on.

3. How to validate whether your network is truly “high quality”

Based on the text’s logic, you can validate by:

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    Checking whether your IP appears as a residential IP.
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    Ensuring it does not change frequently.
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    Accessing other Google services and observing whether you encounter endless CAPTCHAs.

If Google repeatedly asks for verification, your IP quality may be insufficient.

Part 2: Properly Adjusting Your Google Account Region

Core Question: How do I set my Google account region so Antigravity will work?

Summary

Your Google account must be associated with an overseas region—not Hong Kong, not China.
Google allows only one region change per year, so this step must be done carefully.

1. Check your current Google account region

Go to:

https://policies.google.com/terms

After logging in, you will see the country/region associated with your account.

2. Apply for a region change

Visit:

https://policies.google.com/country-association

Here you can request a region update.

Important constraints (from the file):

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    Only one modification per year
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    You must wait for Google to send a confirmation email (usually within 24 hours)

3. The key step: choose the correct option

The file emphasizes this:

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Choose the last option: “None of the above.”
Then write:
“I have moved to (your chosen region) for work.”

This phrasing is crucial for the request to be approved.

4. After region change approval

Once Google emails you confirming the update:

  1. Switch to your high-quality network
  2. Log back into Antigravity
  3. You should now pass the setup screen without errors

End-to-End Workflow Example

Core Question: What is the exact sequence to ensure Antigravity works?

Here is the complete workflow exactly as distilled from the source content:

Step 1 — Prepare your network

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    Turn on global proxy (TUN mode).
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    If using Shadowrocket → switch Global Routing to Proxy Mode.
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    Use a reliable residential IP if possible.

Step 2 — Check Google account region

Visit:

https://policies.google.com/terms

If it shows Hong Kong or Mainland China → proceed to Step 3.

Step 3 — Submit region change request

Visit:

https://policies.google.com/country-association

Choose:

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    “None of the above”
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    Reason: “I have moved to (target region) for work.”

Submit and wait.

Step 4 — Wait for Google’s confirmation email (about 24 hours)

Do not retry Antigravity before confirmation.

Step 5 — Re-open Antigravity with the correct network

After confirmation:

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    Reconnect using your high-quality IP
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    Log into Antigravity
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    Setup should succeed immediately

Author’s Reflections: Lessons from Testing 10+ Accounts

Based on the source content describing multiple tests, the key insights are:

1. A perfect network still fails if the account region is wrong

Most users misdiagnose the issue here.
But in testing:

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Incorrect region guarantees failure, regardless of network quality.

2. The region-change process must be done exactly as described

Specifically:

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    Select “None of the above”
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    Provide the “moved for work” reason
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    Wait for the official email

Any deviation often results in rejection.

3. Only one region change per year

This makes the decision strategically important:

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    Double-check your region goal
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    Ensure your network setup is ready
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    Avoid submitting repeatedly

Conclusion: Why These Steps Solve the Problem

Antigravity IDE checks:

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    IP location
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    Google account region
  • ◉
    Network trust signal consistency

When all three align, Antigravity recognizes the account as eligible and secure.
This is why the combination of a good network + correct account region always resolves the issue in the author’s tests.

Checklist

Use this list before launching Antigravity:

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    [ ] Residential IP / high-quality network
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    [ ] Global proxy (TUN mode) enabled
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    [ ] Google account region verified
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    [ ] Region change submitted (if needed)
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    [ ] “None of the above” selected in request
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    [ ] Reason entered correctly (“moved for work”)
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    [ ] Waited 24 hours and received Google email
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    [ ] Logged in again using the proper network

One-Page Summary

Antigravity fails mainly because of two issues: network quality and Google account region.

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    Requires residential IP and global proxy.
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    Google account must be registered in an overseas region.
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    Check region: policies.google.com/terms
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    Change region: policies.google.com/country-association
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    Must select “None of the above” + “moved to XX for work.”
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    Wait ~24 hours for Google confirmation.
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    After these steps, Antigravity typically works immediately.

FAQ

1. My network is fast. Why can’t Antigravity log me in?
Because your Google account region is likely not eligible.

2. Which regions work?
Any overseas region (but not Hong Kong or Mainland China).

3. How long does a region update take?
About 24 hours based on the source text.

4. Can I change my region multiple times?
No—Google allows only one change per year.

5. Do I have to select “None of the above”?
Yes. This is critical for the request to work.

6. What should Shadowrocket users do?
Set Global Routing to Proxy Mode.

7. What counts as a good IP?
A stable residential IP with global proxy enabled.

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