Tier One targeting

01. Target countries overview

Tier 1 countries generally include the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Ireland, and Austria, but your main target for this campaign is the United States and Canada.

02. Choose your connection path

Pick one of these ways to route your connection to your target region:

Path A: Free VPN ($0/month)

• Download Windscribe from the App Store / Play Store.
• Sign up with an email to get 10 GB/month.
• Enable Data Saver in settings.
• Rule: Download raw video clips with the VPN off, then turn it back on before opening TikTok/Instagram.

Path B: Dedicated proxy (~$2.40/month, recommended)

• Sign up at iproyal.com and buy 1 ISP Proxy (SOCKS5 format).
• Download the Happ app on iPhone/Android.
• Enter the proxy details (address, port, username, password) in Happ and turn it on.

Path C: Paid VPN ($5–$12/month)

• Use any reputable paid VPN app.
• Pick one US city (e.g., New York or Los Angeles) and always use it.

03. Essential phone & app settings

Change these settings on your device before you download social media apps or create your new account:

1. Location Services: Turn OFF location access for TikTok and Instagram (Settings → App → Location → Never).
2. Active connection: Make sure your VPN or proxy is on.
3. Region: Change your phone’s system region to United States.
4. Language: Set your phone and app language to English.
5. Timezone: Change your phone’s timezone to match your selected US location (e.g., Eastern Time).
6. App Store / Play Store: Set store region to United States.
7. Registration: Create the account using an email address (do not use a non-US phone number).
8. Optional best practice: Use a spare phone with the SIM card removed.

04. The golden rules of connection

• Connection check: Before opening TikTok or Instagram, check your IP address at whatismyip.com in your browser and make sure it shows your target country.
• Connection order: Turn your VPN/proxy ON before opening the app. Fully CLOSE the app before turning the connection off.
• Never leak location: Never open your social media account without your VPN/proxy on. Not even once.
• Consistency: Always connect to the same city. Don’t switch between locations.

05. Algorithm localization & posting schedule

Training the algorithm for USA audiences

• Watch and interact with car creators based in North America.
• Follow US-based car pages.
• Write all comments in English.
• Use sounds that are trending in the United States.

Best posting times

• USA audience: Schedule uploads between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM Eastern Time.

06. Targeting troubleshooting