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Sometimes you will see some websites on the internet are blocked or banned. This is a measure put in place to restrict access to the information or resources on that particular site; however, the owner of the device can use a website unblocker and access whatever information is being kept hidden. Content can be blocked for many reasons, perhaps the content is sensitive, illegal, explicit, or just plain dark. Some businesses also block popular social media sites from work computers so that employees are not distracted during working hours. If you wish to have access to blocked websites on the internet, keep reading because this blog post will cover 5 ways that you can unblock blocked sites.
Proxy server
One way that you can unblock blocked sites on the internet is to find a reputable web-based proxy server. Proxy servers function as a medium that visits the blocked site on your behalf and then shows you the contents. Your IP address will remain hidden and cannot be tracked which ensures you remain anonymous online. A good proxy server will never have too many pop-ups or ads, which are usually common with free proxy servers. To use a proxy server, you need to enter the URL of the blocked website into your address bar. When you browse, you will notice the name of the proxy server showing up in the menu bar which is how you will know that you are surfing the web through the proxy address rather than directly visiting the site. Once you’ve entered the web address, just press enter and the contents of the website will be sent directly to your proxy to view from your device.
VPN
VPN is another popular way to access blocked websites. You need to download VPN software which will allow you to open all blocked sites. Trusted VPN will require payment and you should avoid free ones as far as possible. You also won’t be able to install a VPN on any work or school computers because you need administrative privileges on the computer. VPN is ideal for accessing blocked sites on your mobile device, all you need to do is go to the app store and download one of the many VPN brands available. You need to install the VPN software by following all the instructions on the screen and once everything is loaded, you’ll be able to open your browser and surf away. VPNs are considered more secure than proxy servers as well as easier to use.
Web Cache
You can also access blocked sites through a web cache. You’ll first need to open your Google search in your browser which is located on the Google homepage. Once here, you type “cache” into the search bar of Google, followed by the name of the website you’re trying to visit. Search engines such as Google save a copy of all the web pages that have been loaded onto the internet so when you access these caches, you can see the contents of the website without actually visiting the website. You need to visit the saved version of the website that will be stored on the search engine, which may be the old version. Newer versions of a website require a different method of unblocking.
Tor
Tor, also known as The Onion Router, will route your web traffic through multiple layers of encryption and lets you access the internet anonymously as well as lets you access restricted content. You are guaranteed strong online privacy with Tor however, you have to compromise speed. This is because Tor is an open space and is maintained mainly by volunteers. Keep in mind that Tor might not be able to install on work, school, or public browsers.
URL Shortener
Finally, you can use a URL shortener by visiting a URL shortener site which will give you many options you can choose from. You need to first type in the blocked URL and then click the button on the site which will give you a shortened version of that URL. You then copy and paste that shortened URL into your web browser and then you can access the site. The shorter URL allows you to bypass security on the website and sites will redirect the shorter URL to the unblocked site.
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