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How to Bypass a Firewall or Internet Filter

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This wikiHow teaches you how to view blocked websites or content on a restricted computer, as well as on a mobile item if you’re using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Things You Should Know

  • While most cost money, a VPN service is the most reliable ways to bypass internet filters.
  • A free web proxy like UltraSurf or HideMe might help, but some firewalls block these services.
  • You can use your smartphone as a Wi-Fi hotspot to bypass the network completely.

Method 1 of 4:

Using a VPN

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  • If the firewall or Internet filter that you’re attempting to bypass is on a library, work, or school computer, you most likely won’t be able to use a VPN since doing so will require changing your computer’s settings.
  • Unlike proxies, VPNs will hide any online browsing while they are active.
  • Most VPNs are free to test, but eventually cost a small monthly fee (or a discounted annual one).
  • Want to save some money on a VPN membership? Check out wikiHow’s coupon pages for ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and CyberGhost VPN.

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  • If your VPN uses a different type of network than is the default, you’ll see information about it as well.

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    Windows – Open Start

Windows Start

, click Settings

Windows Settings

Mac Apple

iPhone Settings App Icon

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  • If you have any questions about which information to use, check your selected VPN’s “Help” page.

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  • Windows – Click Save at the bottom of the page.
  • Mac – Click Create, finish configuring your VPN as per your VPN’s instructions, and click Apply
  • iPhone – Tap Done in the top-right corner of the screen.
  • Android – Tap SAVE.

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  • Windows – Select the VPN on the “VPN” page, click Connect below it, and enter any requested details.
  • Mac – Select the VPN, then click Connect and enter any requested details.
  • iPhone – Tap the white switch to the right of the VPN’s name, then enter any requested information if prompted.
  • Android – Select your VPN’s name on the VPN page, tap CONNECT, and enter any requested details.

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Browse unrestricted. Once you’re connected to the VPN, you should be able to use any online service without being restricted.

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Method 2 of 4:

Using UltraSurf

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  • Unfortunately, UltraSurf is only available on Windows computers.

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  • If you can’t download this program while on a restricted computer, you can download it at home and put it on a flash drive. You’ll then be able to run the program from the flash drive.

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  • UltraSurf will download in a ZIP folder.

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  • Double-click the ZIP folder.
  • Click the Extract tab.
  • Click Extract all
  • Click Extract

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  • If you downloaded UltraSurf onto a flash drive, first plug the flash drive into the restricted computer and open it.

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Wait for your default web browser to open. UltraSurf will take a few seconds to find and connect to an optimal proxy server that isn’t blocked on your network.

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Browse unrestricted. Once the browser window opens, you can use it to search for restricted content or view blocked sites.

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Method 3 of 4:

Using a Web-Based Proxy

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Open a web browser. Click or double-click the app icon for whatever your library computer’s default Internet browser is.

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  • ProxFree – https://www.proxfree.com/
  • HideMe – https://hide.me/en/proxy/
  • CroxyProxy – https://www.croxyproxy.com/
  • In the event that your network has blocked access to all of the above proxies, type online proxy free into a search engine and then click through relevant results until you find an unblocked proxy.

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Find and click the search bar. You’ll usually find the “URL” or “Website” text box in the middle of the page.

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  • Most proxies don’t support keyword searching in the search bar, though you can go to a standard search engine (e.g., Google) inside of the proxy and then search for keywords from there.

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  • Since proxies don’t use direct paths from your computer to a server, this may take a few seconds longer than usual.

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Browse unrestricted. Using the proxy’s tab, you should be able to access any previously blocked websites. Keep in mind that you’ll need to stay within the proxy’s tab to do this; opening a new tab or browser window and attempting to access blocked content from there will result in failure.

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Method 4 of 4:

Using a Smartphone as a Hotspot

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  • The easiest way to ensure that your smartphone allows tethering is by calling your carrier and asking.

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    iPhone – Open

iPhone Settings App Icon

Settings, tap Wi-Fi, and tap the green “Wi-Fi” switch

iPhone Switch On Icon

Android 7 Wifi

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  • If you’re using a Mac computer that has Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) connectors, you’ll need a USB 3.0 to USB-C adapter in order to connect your charger cable to your Mac.

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Attach your smartphone to the charger cable. Plug the other end of the charger cable into the bottom of your iPhone or Android.

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    iPhone – Open

iPhone Settings App Icon

Settings, tap Personal Hotspot, and tap the white “Personal Hotspot” switch

iPhone Switch Off Icon

Android 7 Settings

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Select your smartphone as the Internet connection. On most computers, your smartphone’s connection will immediately be prioritized due to its Ethernet standing; if not, click the “Wi-Fi”

Windows Wifi

(Windows) or

Mac Wifi

  • Unlike wireless tethering, you won’t have to input your tethering password (listed in the tethering menu) to connect to your phone.

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  • Keep in mind that tethering consumes a large amount of cellular data, meaning that you may incur charges on your bill if you download files, stream video, or browse for too long.

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Community Q&A

Will any of this work on a Chromebook?
Community Answer
None of them work. They’re all blocked if you’re on a Chromebook.

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How do I bypass a school firewall/block without a VPN app on a phone?
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A VPN is really the only option from this list that works for phones (besides proxies, which most university IT depts. will already have blocked).

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Will the last method work for my personal laptop that I bring to school?
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It should. If not, try downloading a VPN/proxy extension.

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