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Want to browse freely, but your school or work prevents you from accessing certain sites? Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to bypass geo-blockers and unblock websites, including how to unlock content using a VPN.
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Download and install Avast SecureLine VPN.
Download the VPN.
Install it by clicking the install file.
Launch the VPN application.
Select a server location.
Click Change to select a VPN server location.
Browse server locations by region and country, or…
Click Streaming to choose a dedicated streaming server.
Select the server location you want to connect to.
Configure and connect.
Customize other settings according to your preferences.
Select a VPN protocol to encrypt your connection.
Enable kill switch and split tunneling features.
Connect to the server and enjoy!
Install Avast SecureLine VPN.
Find it in the App Store or Google Play.
Tap Get or Install to start the download.
Tap Open to launch the app.
Activate your account subscription.
Get connected.
Tap Connect to launch the VPN connection.
Allow the app to add a VPN configuration.
Enter your phone’s passcode to finish the setup.
You’re now securely connected to your optimal server.
Configure your settings.
Tap the location tab to select a server location.
Choose a geo-optimized or streaming server.
Use the Settings menu to select a VPN protocol, or...
Manage your Auto Connect preferences.
Here’s how to set up a proxy server using a public web proxy:
Go to the proxy website.
Enter the URL of the site you want to visit.
Select Encrypt URL and Disable Cookies.
Choose a proxy location.
Click Connect or Go.
Here’s how to configure your proxy settings in Safari:
Launch the Safari browser.
Select Settings from the Safari menu.
Click the Advanced tab.
Click the Change Settings button.
Review Select a protocol to configure.
Ensure that the right proxy is selected.
Add the proxy service endpoint address in the Secure Web Proxy Server field.
Click OK, then Apply to complete the setup.
To remove a website from Chrome’s list of blocked URLs:
Log into your Google Admin Account and go to the Chrome browser homepage.
Click Devices > Chrome > Settings > Users & Browsers.
Select a user profile to alter, and find the URL Blocking section.
Remove the address you want to allow from the Blocked URLs tab and click Save.
Here’s how to get a website unblocker browser extension on your Chrome browser:
Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu icon.
Select Extensions from the drop-down menu.
Click Visit Chrome Web Store on the pop-out menu.
Search for proxy or proxy server or proxy server VPN to find the extension you want.
Click Add to Chrome then Add extension to download and install it.
Click the extension’s icon in your browser window to begin using it.
Here’s how to find the cached version of a website or page in Chrome:
Google the website or webpage you want to unblock.
Click the down arrow (or the three dots) next to the URL.
Click Cached — if you’re lucky, it’ll open.
STEP 1
Search Google for the page you want, and copy the page's URL.
STEP 3
Click “Get your link” and copy the shortened URL it generates.
STEP 4
Paste the shortened URL into the address bar and hit enter.
For example, if https://www.example[dot]com is blocked, you may be able to get to it by using its unsecured address (http://www.example[dot]com) or vice-versa.
However, HTTP is an unsecured protocol, and we don’t recommend using it — especially if you plan to enter any personal details into the website.
To disable Screen Time web content restrictions on a Mac:
Open System Settings from the Apple menu.
Go to Screen Time > Content & Privacy > App Store, Media, Web, & Games.
Next to Access to Web Content, select Unrestricted Access...
Or, click Customize, then add (+) or remove (-) sites to either allow or restrict them, and click Done.
STEP 1
Go to your Network Settings.
STEP 2
Find your internet connection.
STEP 3
Click Properties and find the IP settings.
STEP 4
Change your DNS settings manually (e.g. 8.8.8.8 for Google DNS).
You probably can’t install a VPN on a school computer, making it a bit trickier to unblock websites at school. Schools also often discourage (or even ban) Tor's use, because it can be used to access the dark web.
The best way to unblock sites at school is to use a proxy or browser extension, as described above. The quick methods above, like using a URL shortener, may work as well.
When you’re using third-party hardware, such as a school Chromebook, unblocking websites is more challenging. Without admin rights to your school Chromebook, you won’t be able to install tools like VPNs or Tor to bypass content restrictions.
Your best bet is to use a web proxy service to conceal your internet traffic without having to download any software. But if you’re unable to access any proxy services due to network admin blocks, try using a URL shortener or the Google cache method.
If you’re traveling or want to access a website that blocks access by geolocation, the best way to unblock the website is likely with a VPN. If you're dealing with particularly aggressive restrictions, try using Tor.
Some countries, such as China with its Great Firewall, make it especially difficult to access the open internet. While some VPNs work, they often have trouble. In addition, some VPNs are completely blocked, and Tor won't work at all in China.
On mobile phones, VPNs are the best and easiest option for unblocking websites — there are plenty of Android VPN and iPhone VPN apps to choose from. If you have an Android, you can also try a third-party browser like Onion, which uses the Tor network.
Public proxies aren’t a great option for unblocking websites on mobile, because every time you move your phone, it has to reconnect with the proxy — making a slow connection even slower.
For faster access to the content you love, stick with a trusted VPN. Avast SecureLine VPN can help unblock content worldwide, while keeping your IP address and data fully encrypted.
Businesses, schools, governments, and content providers may block sites for a variety of safety, legal, licensing, or censorship reasons. They do this by checking to see if your IP address has the right permissions. So when you find your access blocked, one way to get around the restrictions is to hide your IP address using either a VPN, a Proxy, or Tor. Below are some of the most common reasons why websites are blocked.
