How to Access Blocked Sites Without a VPN: School, Work, and Home

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This wikiHow will teach you how to access blocked sites without a VPN. You can use short links, like TinyURL or Bitly, to see these sites. Alternatively, you can use a restricted website's IP address instead of their URL. Finally, you can use a proxy website, like ProxFree; however, some proxy sites may be blocked by your network, so you may have to use another one.

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Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Using Short Links

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    Go to a link shortening site like Bitly . Open https://www.bitly.com/ in your browser. You can use any web browser to get shortened links and use them to visit blocked sites. [1]
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/16\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/16\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Once you enter the URL for the blocked site, you'll get a shortened URL. [2]
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  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/42\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/42\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-3.jpg\/v4-728px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Once the URL is shortened, you should be able to access the blocked site. [3]
    • If that method doesn't work, try using the website's IP address.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Using an IP Address

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  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-4.jpg\/v4-728px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Press Win + X and open the command line prompt.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/41\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/41\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-5.jpg\/v4-728px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    tracert . That line of code will give you the URL for the blocked website you need to enter next. [4]
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/29\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/29\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-6.jpg\/v4-728px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    It'll look like this: tracert makeuseof.com and then you press Enter .
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/70\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/70\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-7.jpg\/v4-728px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    After you press Enter , you should get a return that shows the IP address, which looks like 55.155.135.27.
  5. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/23\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-8.jpg\/v4-460px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-8.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/23\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-8.jpg\/v4-728px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-8.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Using the blocked website's URL should let you see the site differently than using the web address with letters.
    • Since most secure websites use HTTPS, you might get a warning that your connection is not secure.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Using a Proxy Site

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  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/81\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-9.jpg\/v4-460px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-9.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/81\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-9.jpg\/v4-728px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-9.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Go to https://www.proxfree.com/ in your browser. A proxy acts like a middle man that may unblock sites for you.
    • There are many websites that offer free proxy services like ProxFree; if this certain site is blocked by your network, you can use another one, like Whoer, which works similarly to ProxFree. [5]
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a7\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-10.jpg\/v4-460px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-10.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/a7\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-10.jpg\/v4-728px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-10.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    It's near the bottom of the page, to the right of the padlock icon.
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/71\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-11.jpg\/v4-460px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-11.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/71\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-11.jpg\/v4-728px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-11.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Type in the address of the website that you want to access.
    • You can select a different country to use by clicking the "Server Location" drop-down box and then clicking a different country's name.
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b8\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-12.jpg\/v4-460px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-12.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b8\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-12.jpg\/v4-728px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-12.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    It's a blue button to the right of the search bar. Doing so will search for your website.
    • If you selected a country significantly outside of your own for your IP address' location, the search results may take several seconds to a minute to display.
  5. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/2f\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-13.jpg\/v4-460px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-13.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/2f\/Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-13.jpg\/v4-728px-Access-Blocked-Sites-Without-a-Vpn-Step-13.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Once the website loads, you should be able to use it like usual. Keep in mind, however, that your website's load times will likely be significantly slower than usual.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://bitly.com/blog/url-shortening-101-how-it-works-use-cases-and-examples/
      2. ↑ https://support.bitly.com/hc/en-us/articles/230897128-How-do-I-create-links-with-Bitly
      3. ↑ https://www.security.org/vpn/how-to-unblock-websites/
      4. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-use-tracert-to-troubleshoot-tcp-ip-problems-in-windows-e643d72b-2f4f-cdd6-09a0-fd2989c7ca8e
      5. ↑ https://www.proxfree.com/faq.php

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