Being blocked from various websites is usually very annoying. Many times it is done for security reasons, but in any case the user is not allowed to access the content they are looking for, causing them discomfort. Next, we will see 14 ways to access blocked sites.
- Use a VPN.
A VPN is a software that hides the user's real IP address. Using a VPN is probably the best solution to access blocked sites.
- Use Proxy Websites.
Very often, in the workplace, employers restrict access to certain sites such as social media, streaming sites, and personal emails. In this case, proxy websites can be very useful. Of course, this option is not the most secure.
- Use an IP instead of the URL.
Every website URL has an IP address. It is possible that a specific URL, but not the corresponding IP. So you can use it to access banned sites.
- On Windows, type tracert websitename.com at the command prompt to get the IP address.
- On Macs, open Network Utility, click Traceroute at the top, and enter the address to find the IP address.
- On iPhone and Android, find apps named Traceroute in the App Store and Play Store.
- On Linux, type dig sitename.com in Terminal to get the IP address.
- Change the network proxy in the browser.
Sometimes, on networks with blocked sites, there may be more than one network proxy. So, while you are blocked on one, you are not blocked on another. You need to find the connections/network option in your browser settings. There, select either the no proxy option or a different proxy.
- Use Google Translate.
Many organizations do not ban Google Translate, as it is an educational tool. So, with this tool, you can bypass the restriction by converting banned sites into another language that you may know.
- Bypass the block via extensions.
Hola and ProxMate are some extensionsthat you can use to access blocked sites in Chrome and other browsers. Also, with UltraSurf it allows you to browse freely using the encrypted proxy network and is powerful enough to overcome firewalls.
- URL reconnection method.
In some cases you can go to the browser address bar and type: https://www.url.com. Then, if you see the security warning, click Proceed Anyway.
- Replace the DNS server.
Essentially, this method involves using Google DNS or OpenDNS to access the internet. At the same time, changing the DNS ensures the privacy of each user.
- Go to the Wayback Machine.
This is an interesting service that stores a copy of most of a website. It essentially stores multiple versions of the site and you can use it to access previous versions. It is also used to browse restricted content on the internet.
- Use the RSS feed.
RSS readers can help you get and read the content of a website. So, all you have to do is get the RSS feed and add it to your RSS reader. In the case where the site doesn't have a feed, there are some useful online for creating one.
- Use TOR.
The TOR browser could function as a bypass tool for blocked sites. It is also used to access the dark web and generally sites that are usually blocked.
- Change the internet network.
You can access blocked sites by restarting your Wi-Fi router to force the computer to assign another IP address.
- Use an HTML to PDF converter.
SodaPDF, for example, provides a free online service that can help you download a site directly to your computer, without even having access to it. Simply go to this link and enter the desired URL.
- Use Firefox from a USB drive.
If you know you will be in a place that blocks websites, install a Firefox browser on a USB.
