This wikiHow teaches you how to access blocked websites in your area. Some of the common reasons for website blocking include restrictions at school or work, as well as regional restrictions (as applied to YouTube videos).
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Method 1 of 5: Using Common Tricks
Step 1. Understand when this trick can work
If the site you want to access is specifically blocked on the computer you're using, you can access it using the mobile version of the website, IP address, or Google Translate. If you can't access websites that are blocked by your internet connection, you will need to use a VPN (virtual private network).
VPNs can be difficult to install on computers that are supervised or controlled (eg library, school, or work computers). However, if you use your personal computer for work, you can install a VPN while using your own wireless network
Step 2. Try using the mobile version of the website you want to access
Many websites, such as Facebook and YouTube, offer a mobile alternative that can be accessed by typing "m." between the "www" sections. on the website address and site name. Many blocking services do not apply blocking to the mobile version of blocked sites.
For example, you can access the mobile version of the Facebook website by visiting "https://www.m.facebook.com/" in your browser
Step 3. Look for the website's IP address instead of the regular address
You can Search_IP_Address_Web_on_Windows_sub find the IP address of a website which is a random numbered address on most major computer platforms. After that, you can enter the IP address into your browser's URL bar, just as you would a normal website address (eg "https://www.google.com/").
- This step does not work for all websites. Some services hide their IP addresses and other websites use multiple IP addresses that are not always reliable.
- If you can't access the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac) program on a computer that has site restrictions/blocks, you can use a personal computer on an unrestricted network to find the IP address of the site you want to access, and then enter that address in your browser. on a restricted computer.
Step 4. Use Google Translate to hide website addresses
This method doesn't always work, but it can provide a simple alternative for those of you who don't use proxy sites or portable browsers:
- Visit https://translate.google.com/ in a browser.
- Type the website address into the left text field.
- Select any language other than the website's native language in the box at the far right.
- Click a website link in the box to the far right of the row of buttons.
- Click the "Go to [website]" link on the left side of the page if the website doesn't load right away.
- Click the option " Translate ” if requested.
- Browse the opened site.
Step 5. Use the Wayback Machine to browse the archived pages
Wayback Machine sites allow you to browse older versions of a website without having to visit the site. This step isn't effective if you want to view Facebook's news feed, but you can use the Wayback Machine to review blocked research sources and such.
- Visit https://archive.org/web/ through your computer's web browser.
- Enter the website address in the text field at the top of the page.
- Click " BROWSE HISTORY ”.
- Select a calendar date.
- Review the displayed results.
Step 6. Use a VPN on a personal computer
A virtual private network (VPN) is a subscription service that is always active and serves to direct internet traffic to multiple servers in different countries or locations. This process can effectively hide your internet activity from other people watching it so you can access sites and use services that are normally blocked in the area where you live.
- Most VPN services require a paid subscription. However, some VPN services (eg Hotspot Shield) have free versions that you can use.
- In order for a VPN service to be undetected, it must remain active as long as you are on the network.
Method 2 of 5: Using a ProxFree Proxy
Step 1. Go to the ProxFree site
Visit https://www.proxfree.com/ in a browser.
If this site is blocked on your computer, try using a HideMe proxy
Step 2. Click the search bar
This bar is at the bottom of the page, to the right of the lock icon.
Step 3. Enter the website address
Type in the address of the website you want to access.
You can use a server from a different country by clicking the " Server Location " drop-down box and selecting a different country name
Step 4. Click PROXFREE
It's a blue button to the right of the search bar. After that, the website you entered will be searched.
If you select a country that is clearly outside the IP address location, the search results may take a few seconds to minutes to display
Step 5. Browse the site
Once the website loads, you can use it as usual. However, keep in mind that website loading times may be significantly slower than usual.
Method 3 of 5: Using a HideMe Proxy
Step 1. Open the HideMe site
Visit https://hide.me/en/proxy in a browser.
If this site is blocked by your computer, try using a ProxySite proxy
Step 2. Enter the website address
Type the address of the blocked website into the " Enter web address " text field in the middle of the page.
You can also use a different country server by clicking the " Proxy location " drop-down box and selecting a new country in the displayed drop-down menu
Step 3. Click Visit anonymously
It's a yellow button below the text field. After that, the entered website will load.
Step 4. Browse the site
Once the site loads, you can use it as usual. However, keep in mind that site loading times will likely be much slower than usual.
Method 4 of 5: Using a ProxySite Proxy
Step 1. Open the ProxySite site
Visit https://www.proxysite.com/ in a browser.
If this site is blocked on your computer, you can find another proxy site or use a portable browser
Step 2. Enter the website address
Type the address of the blocked website into the text field at the top of the page.
You can also use a different country server by clicking the " US Server " drop-down box and selecting a different country in the menu that appears
Step 3. Click GO
It's an orange button to the right of the text field. After that, the website will load.
Step 4. Browse the website
Once the site loads, you can use it as usual. However, keep in mind that site loading times will likely be much slower than usual.
Method 5 of 5: Using a Portable Browser
Step 1. Understand how this method works
Some internet browsers come with built-in proxies that allow you to bypass web restrictions. These browsers are usually not downloadable on computers with limitations, but some of the browser options have “portable” versions. You can install a portable version of your browser onto a flash drive, and then run it on a limited computer via that flash drive.
- You may need to use a personal computer on an unlimited network to attach a portable browser to a speed disk.
- If the USB connection is rejected on the computer that you want to use to open the portable browser, you cannot use the portable browser on that computer.
Step 2. Connect the flash drive to the computer
Plug the disc into one of the computer's USB ports.
Again, it is possible that you will need to follow this step from a personal computer on an unrestricted network (eg home computer)
Step 3. Go to the Tor download page
Visit https://www.torproject.org/download/download-easy.html.en in a browser.
Step 4. Click DOWNLOAD
It's a purple button in the middle of the page.
Step 5. Move the Tor installation file to a flash disk
Go to the folder that contains the downloaded installation file, then follow these steps:
- Click the file to select it.
- Press Ctrl+X (Windows) or Command+X (Mac) to copy the file and move it from the current directory.
- Click the name of the speed disk on the left side of the file browsing window.
- Click an empty space on the speed disk window.
- Press the Ctrl+V (Windows) or Command+V (Mac) key combination to paste the file onto the flash drive.
Step 6. Install Tor on a fast disk
To install it:
- Windows – Double click Tor EXE file, select language, click “ OK ", click " Browse… ”, select the name of the fast disk, click “ OK, and click " Install " Uncheck both boxes and click “ Finish ' when prompted.
- Mac – Double-click the Tor DMG file, verify the download if necessary, and follow any additional on-screen prompts.
Step 7. Remove the flash drive from the computer
Once Tor is installed on your flash drive, you can run Tor on restricted computers, without worrying that the installation will be rejected.
Step 8. Connect the flash drive to the computer that has restrictions
This computer is indeed the computer you want to use to access the blocked website.
Step 9. Open Tor
To open it:
- Open the flash disk if it is not already displayed.
- Double-click the "Tor Browser" folder.
- Double-click the "Start Tor Browser" icon.
Step 10. Click Connect
After that, Tor will run. This browser looks like an old version of Firefox.
Step 11. Visit the blocked website
Use the text field in the center of the Tor main page to access the site. Since Tor runs with a built-in proxy, you can visit any site.
