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Want to watch a YouTube video that's blocked in your country? You can easily bypass YouTube's regional filter by faking your location. Using a VPN is the best way to do it, but it usually costs money. If you don't want to pay, you can use a free online proxy service called ProxFree. Read on to learn how!
Quick Steps
- Go to https://www.proxfree.com/youtube-proxy.php .
- Select a different country from the "Server Location" menu.
- Click the ProxFree button to open YouTube.
- Search for and play videos that are blocked in your region.
Steps
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Open the ProxFree YouTube proxy site. Go to https://www.proxfree.com/youtube-proxy.php in your computer's web browser. This site is specifically dedicated to unblocking YouTube content, including region-locked videos.
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Scroll down to the "Server Location" section. It's at the bottom of the page.Advertisement
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Click the "Server Location" drop-down box. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu.
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Select a country. Click one of the countries listed in the drop-down box, making sure to select a country that differs from your own.
- For example, if the video is blocked in the United States, try selecting a European country.
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Go to YouTube in ProxFree. Type youtube.com into the address bar just above the "Server Location" section, then click PROXFREE .
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Search for your blocked video. In the YouTube search bar at the top of the page, type in the name of the video or channel you want to view, then click the "Search" icon to the right of the search bar.
- Make sure you're using the search bar to the right of the "YouTube" logo and not the address bar into which you entered youtube.com .
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Select the blocked video. Click the title of the video you want to watch. It should open and begin to play in the ProxFree window.
- If the video is still blocked, try using a different country in the "IP Address Location" drop-down box.
- If the video is blocked in all available countries, you'll need to try using a VPN .
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Understand the limitations of a VPN. A Virtual Private Network allows you to hide your computer's IP address behind a different IP address, which can allow you to see videos on a blocked or restricted computer or system. However, if your VPN's address is on the block list for the YouTube video, you still won't be able to see region-locked content. [1] X Research source
- If you have an existing VPN that allows you to customize the region, you can change the region to one in which the YouTube video is viewable.
- If you don't yet have a VPN subscription, find one that allows you to change your region.
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Install a VPN if necessary. If you don't have a Virtual Private Network installed on your computer or mobile item, purchase and install one.
- Reputable VPN options include NordVPN and ExpressVPN.
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Turn on your VPN. If your VPN has a desktop program (or mobile application), open the program or app and toggle on the VPN. This will activate the VPN for your current Internet connection.
- Each VPN will have slightly different activation steps, so consult your VPN's online support page if you don't know how to enable it.
- Depending on your selected VPN, you may instead have to set up the VPN on your computer or mobile item .
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Select a country or region if possible. If you have a VPN that allows you to customize the region from which you connect, select a country other than the one in which you're currently located. This will ensure that you get an IP address that isn't from your blocked country.
- You may have to try several different countries before you find one for which the content isn't blocked.
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Open YouTube. Go to https://www.youtube.com/ in your web browser (desktop), or tap the YouTube app icon (mobile).
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Search for your video. As long as the video is allowed in you VPN's regional location, you should be able to find the video (or channel) without any trouble.
- If you can't find the video or channel on desktop, try changing your country information and refreshing the page.
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Open the video. Click or tap the video that you want to watch to open it. If the video is allowed in your VPN's region, you will be able to watch the video like usual.
- If you still can't watch the video, try adjusting your VPN's regional settings.
Common Questions
How can I watch 18+ videos on YouTube without proving my age?
The easiest way to bypass the age filter is to create a new 18+ Google account. If you don't want a Google account, you can use 4K Video Downloader to download the video or try Freetubeapp.io.
How can I block adult content on YouTube?
Enable restricted mode on YouTube by clicking your profile photo, selecting Restricted Mode , and clicking Activate Restricted Mode .
How can I stop my child watching inappropriate videos?
Create a YouTube Kids profile for your child, and use your parent account to limit explicit content. You can also block specific videos and entire channels this way. [2] X Research source
Tips
- Many videos that are "region-locked" in the U.S. are really just blocked for U.S. IP addresses, meaning that most non-U.S. IP addresses will be able to view the videos.Thanks
- Videos can be blocked for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to licensing rights that make content available only to specific regions, or government censorship.Thanks
Warnings
- Avoid entering your YouTube account information when using free VPNs or proxies.Thanks
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About This Article
If you want to bypass YouTube’s regional filter, which locks certain videos depending on what country you’re in, keep in mind that doing so may be illegal. If you want to proceed anyways, you can use an online proxy service like ProxFree. To do this, open the ProxFree YouTube proxy site and scroll down to the “Server Location” section. When you’re at this section, select a country different from your own where the video might not be blocked. Then, type youtube.com into the address bar above the “Server Location” section and click “PROXFREE.” Look for the blocked video in the YouTube search bar, and then select it to begin playing it in a ProxFree window. If the video still says it’s blocked, try using a different country in the “IP Address Location” drop-down menu. For more information, including how to bypass YouTube’s regional filter with a VPN, read on!
