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How to Bypass Internet Restrictions and View the Content You Want

Are you tired of being blocked from accessing your favorite websites, services, and online content? Whatever the reason for the website being blocked, be it your work, school, or the country you’re living in, don’t lose hope just yet. With a VPN, you can bypass Internet restrictions and unlock unlimited access to the Internet. Read along for more tips on how to dodge Internet blocks.

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VeePN Research Lab
May 26, 2023
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How to Bypass Internet Restrictions and View the Content You Want
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1. How to bypass blocked sites
2. Unblock websites with VPN
3. Use Tor
4. Use web proxy or proxy extension
5. Use SSH tunnel
6. Why are some sites blocked?
7. Bottom line: How do I remove Internet restrictions from my Wi-Fi?
8. FAQ

How to bypass blocked sites

With content restrictions tightening, what tools can you use to bypass them and retain freedom online? We’ve handpicked some of the most popular ones for you — let’s take a closer look. 

1. Unblock websites with VPN

By encrypting your data and hiding your IP address, a VPN lets you bypass Internet restrictions and access geo-blocked content from anywhere in the world.

Here’s how it works:

  • When you connect to a VPN, your Internet traffic is routed through a secure VPN server, which masks your IP address and encrypts your data. This means that websites see the VPN server’s IP address instead of your own, allowing you to access content that may be blocked based on your physical location.
  • With a VPN, you can choose from a variety of server locations, giving you the freedom to access content from all over the world. Plus, many VPN providers offer additional security features like malware protection and ad-blocking, making your online experience even safer.

How to unblock websites with VPN

Easily! Bypass Internet restrictions with VeePN. VeePN is available on most popular devices and platforms. It lets you choose from over 2,500 servers in 89 locations across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Here’s how to unblock websites with our app:

  1. Sign up with 85% off.
  2. Download VeePN on your device and open the app.
  3. Under the Connect button on the main screen, choose a needed server location from the list. Go for a country in which your service or website is available.

So, say you want to access your home UK Netflix library but are traveling to the US — just choose one of the UK servers in the VeePN app.  

4. Click Connect and congratulations — you’ve beamed to the UK (virtually, but still) and can view its content on Netflix. 

Pros and cons of using a VPN 

ProsCons
Changes your virtual locationMost trustworthy VPNs aren’t free 
Encrypts your data Work or school computer may not allow you to set up VPN
Accessible to inexperienced users Free VPNs are mostly unreliable 

2. Use Tor

Tor, or The Onion Router, is a free and open-source software that allows you to browse anonymously. Unlike a VPN that sends your traffic through a specified secure server, the Tor technology encrypts traffic and randomly routes it through different nodes. Tor uses numerous layers of encryption to make user tracking difficult (hence, the onion). The network is decentralized, relying on volunteers to operate the thousands of relays needed to provide anonymity. 

At the same time, using Tor, you will most likely end up with slower speeds. So, while it’ll let you access blocked websites, you shouldn’t use it for all your day-to-day browsing. Also, while Tor can hide your IP address well, it doesn’t mask any of your data sent through. That’s why, once data goes through the last node, it’d be easy to get it. Finally, your work or school computer may not allow you to install Tor. 

If Tor seems like an appealing option for accessing blocked content, do the following:

  1. Go to the Tor website and install the Tor browser on the needed platform by following directions on the website. 
  2. Launch Tor and configure it, if necessary (for example, if you’re in the country that censors Tor, like China or Egypt). 
  3. With Tor launched, you can connect and get anonymous access to the websites you need.
Tor Browser

Pros and cons of using Tor

ProsCons
Free to use Slower connection speeds 
Can unblock many websitesExit nodes don’t encrypt traffic 
More secure than regular browsers Some websites block Tor

3. Use web proxy or proxy extension 

Both work well for bypassing content restrictions on public computers, or if you’re accessing from a work or school computer that won’t let you set up a VPN or Tor. It hides your actual IP address and lets you dodge content restrictions in the way. It’s a great tool for anonymous web browsing or accessing content unavailable in specific regions.  

To use a web proxy, simply go to a proxy website, like ProxySite, type in the URL of the website you want to visit, and click on a button to access it. A drawback here is that you have to go back to the proxy website each time you want to access a desired website. 

At the same time, while really alike, proxy extension is a bit more convenient than a web proxy since the former is right in your browser, so you won’t have to constantly navigate to the proxy. Still, while usually free, proxies don’t provide the same level of security as a VPN, for example, and usually work slower than the latter. 

To sum things up a bit, if all you need is to quickly access a blocked website on a one-time basis, a proxy might be the sure-fire way to do so. 

Pros and cons of using a proxy

ProsCons
Usually free Doesn’t secure your data 
Hides your IP addressIsn’t optimized for streaming 
Can be easily used on a public computerSlower connection speeds 

4. Use SSH tunnel

Finally, working similarly to a VPN, a Secure Shell (SSH) tunnel can securely “tunnel” your traffic. But while a VPN protects all of your data, SSH works on an application level. You can connect to the SSH server remotely, which will send your browsing traffic over the secure connection. It helps in bypassing any filtering on the local network and encrypting your traffic. It’ll allow you to avoid content restrictions, although your connection will be a little slower.

So, how exactly can you bypass filtering with SSH? You can create an SSH tunnel with PuTTY on Windows or with the SSH command on other platforms. But it will require you to be tech-savvy. 

Pros and cons of using a SSH tunnel 

ProsCons
Can encrypt your data Difficult to set up for inexperienced users 
Bypasses filtering on local networks Encrypts applications, not the whole traffic coming from your device
Supports remote control Slower connection speeds

Why are some sites blocked?

But what are the reasons behind websites being blocked in the first place? Let’s take a look.  

1. Some services restrict access to their content 

They do this by using geo-blocking tools to limit access to their content in certain countries. One example that instantly pops up in mind is Netflix, which has different libraries in different countries. So, show selection in some states may be richer compared to others. For example, here are the countries with the biggest number of TV shows and movies available on Netflix as of March 2023 (and yeah, it caught us by surprise, to say the least): 

Countries with the biggest number of TV shows available on Netflix

On top of that, this content restriction can also apply to news articles or even entire services that can’t be accessed outside their country of origin, like Hulu.

2. Online censorship in certain countries

We often associate censorship with countries like China or Turkey without realizing how widespread this issue actually is. Often carried out by governments for political, security, and other reasons, internet censorship is suppressing what people can access on the internet. Let’s take a look at some specifics. 

According to the 2022 edition of the World Press Freedom Index that examined press freedom in 180 countries, the “worst” countries to access content freely are North Korea, Eritrea, Iran, Turkmenistan, Myanmar, China, and others. At the same time, Scandinavians rule in this regard.  

Countries with internet censorship

4. Employers and schools can block websites on their internal networks

Another widespread reason. Why do they do that, you may ask? Most likely for employees and students to remain productive. While this measure certainly is reasonable for one to avoid the temptation of scrolling through social media, for example, it may be too restricting when you want to locate needed information right away at the site. 

With all this in mind, at least a good thing is that you can avoid these restrictions online, with just a bit of magic (read — perfectly feasible technological solutions). 

Bottom line: How do I remove Internet restrictions from my Wi-Fi?

Internet restrictions don’t seem so frustrating now, do they? Use a VPN and don’t let any limits ruin your online experience — unblock needed content and stay anonymous online.

The most important thing to do, though, is to choose a trustworthy service. VeePN provides an extensive network of 2,500+ servers along with 89 virtual locations, protects your traffic with top-grade 256-bit AES encryption, and is extremely user-friendly.  Ready to bypass Internet restrictions and access unlimited content? Sign up for VeePN today and get 85% off!

FAQ: How to Bypass Internet Restrictions

  • Can a VPN bypass Internet restrictions?

    Yes — a VPN hides your real IP address, allowing you to browse anonymously and avoid any restrictions you may stumble upon online.

  • How do I remove Internet restrictions from my Wi-Fi?

    The easiest way to do this is to set up a VPN on your router. This way, all the devices connected to your home network will be protected while you can dodge the content restrictions on each, with your IP address hidden.

  • How do you bypass school site restrictions?

    First, you need to realize that bypassing school’s restrictions could have serious repercussions. But if you’re really desperate, you can try downloading a VPN or Tor (keep in mind that some school devices won’t let you do that, though) or using a proxy server. Learn more in this article.

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