Here’s how to unblock websites with a VPN on both desktop and mobile:
First, download and install your VPN — get a free trial of AVG Secure VPN right here:
Now set up your VPN on Windows or get your VPN set up on Mac.
Turn on the VPN and select a server location.
You’re now browsing anonymously and securely from a virtual location!
Here’s how to unblock websites using Tor:
Go to the Tor website and install the Tor browser.
Open Tor and configure it according to your preferences.
Then, connect and enter the URL you want to access.
Learning how to unblock websites on a school computer or Chromebook is easy when you use a web proxy. To use a proxy server, go to a proxy website, enter the URL of the actual website you want to visit, and press a button to access it.
The downside is that before visiting the site you want, you need to navigate to the web proxy first — every time, in every tab. It can be a little annoying and generally isn’t great for streaming content online.
Here’s how to use Google Translate to unblock websites:
Go to Google Translate.
Choose any language for the from field and English for the to field.
Paste your desired website or URL into the box.
Click the link.
You may now be able to view it as an unblocked website.
Be aware that some elements on the page may break.
Here’s how to configure Safari proxy settings:
Launch Safari.
Open the Safari menu and select Preferences.
Navigate to the Advanced tab.
Click the Change Settings button.
Look at the proxy protocol options.
Ensure that the right proxy is selected.
Add the proxy service endpoint address.
Finally, click OK followed by Apply.
To start accessing blocked websites:
Download and install AVG Secure Browser.
Open AVG Secure Browser.
Click the green shield in the top-right corner.
Open the Security & Privacy Center.
Now let’s review the main website unblocker methods described above and get a snapshot overview by rating them across a variety of factors including ease of use, speed, security, and more.
Green dots mean the method scores highly in that category, while orange dots mean it’s less optimal, and a red dot indicates low performance or complete absence of a feature.
As you can see, although each method has its drawbacks, VPNs score highest overall, especially in the categories that are critical for effective website unblocking. But if you need a no-download option to use on a public device, a web proxy service is probably your best bet.
Geo-blocking is common for streaming services — such as Netflix, Disney+, and Spotify — that have licensing agreements for the content they provide. Those agreements specify the films and TV shows they can deliver in each region they serve. That’s why many people traveling abroad use VPNs to unblock content that’s available in their home country.
It’s obvious why your school or workplace might not want you to access certain things such as adult content or unsafe websites. But if they’re preventing you from streaming music or accessing news sites, it’s probably because they’re worried about productivity and bandwidth consumption.
Some countries censor online content within their borders because of cultural, religious, or political concerns — in other words, to limit the flow of information. China, with its Great Firewall, is probably the most notorious example, blocking lots of sites like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). When countries censor the open web, their citizens often find ways to unblock banned websites.
Internet service providers (ISPs) typically block websites for legitimate reasons — URLs known to contain or traffic illegal or pirated content are often blocked by most ISPs. If you live in a country with strict censorship laws, ISPs may be required to block websites according to local regulations too.
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