How to bypass website and tracker blocking

Browser extensions

Installing a browser extension is one of the quickest and easiest ways to bypass blocking. Extensions require virtually no user action and are extremely easy to configure.

"Access to Rutreker" (Chrome, Opera, Firefox, "Yandex Browser")

A special extension for accessing the most popular torrent tracker on the Runet.

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anonymoX (Chrome, Firefox)

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Browsec (Chrome, Opera, Yandex Browser)

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Browsec browsec

FriGate (Chrome, Opera, Firefox)

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FriGate for Opera can be downloaded.

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FriGate also has a Proxy extension for Chrome with a set of additional features for advanced users.

Privatix (Chrome, Opera, Firefox)

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ZenMate (Chrome, Opera, Firefox)

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VPN Free ZenMate - Free VPN Chrome zenmate.com

ZenMate VPN zenguard

VPN browsers

There are browsers that have a VPN natively. In this case, the user does not need to install anything else, just select the required option in the settings. At the moment, the most popular desktop browser with a built-in VPN is Opera.

It is good practice to use two browsers: the main one, which you are used to and use for everything, and an additional one with a built-in VPN for visiting blocked sites.

VPN services

Simply put, VPN in the context of bypassing blocking is a way to spoof your location, pretending to be a resident of a country in which the site you need is not prohibited. As a bonus, the user receives a secure channel with encryption of all transmitted data.

The reliability and speed of the channel depends on the service provider. The key difference between VPN services and the plugins listed above is that the first ones require a simple setup, but they work not only when surfing through a browser, but in general for all information transmitted and received from the Web.

Reviews of popular VPNs on Lifehacker:

Betternet;
HideMe;
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TunnelBear;
VPN Unlimited;
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Proxy servers

Proxies are another easy way to bypass blocking, allowing you to access the Internet through a remote server, which makes all sites think that you are in fact in the country where this server is located. Accordingly, if the site you need is not prohibited in that country, then you can go to it.

TOR and other distributed networks

TOR is a network of routers and software designed specifically to ensure user anonymity. Roughly speaking, when using this technology, your request to the site and the response from it go through such a tortuous and complex path through a chain of proxy servers that it is almost impossible to figure out the client.

Bypass blocking on smartphones and tablets

Browsers

One of the best ways to bypass site blocking on a smartphone or tablet is to use the traffic saving mode in Chrome, Opera, UC Browser and other mobile browsers with a similar function.

For Android

Google Chrome: Fast Browser Google LLC

Opera Browser: Fast & Private Opera

UC Browser-Secure, Free & Fast Video Downloader UCWeb Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Puffin Web Browser CloudMosa Inc

Orfox is an Android browser with Tor built in. It is positioned as a mobile version of the desktop Tor Browser.

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For iOS

Onion Browser Mike Tigas

Puffin Web Browser CloudMosa, Inc.

For Windows Phone

Opera Mini Opera Software

VPN

Almost all current mobile operating systems have built-in VPN creation tools. If you prefer VPN services, you can also set up your connection on mobile devices.

If you don't want to tinker with the settings, you can install a mobile application for easier creation of a VPN connection on your smartphone or tablet.

For Android

Orbot Proxy bundled with Tor The Tor Project

Samsung Max Privacy VPN and Data Saver Samsung Max apps

Hotspot Shield Free VPN Proxy & Wi-Fi Protection Pango GmbH

VPN by CyberGhost - Fast & Secure WiFi Protection CyberGhost SA

Unlimited and Ultra Fast VPN Proxy Privatix Limited

Psiphon Psiphon Inc.

For iOS

VPN / VPN proxy Betternet Betternet LLC

Browsec VPN: Unlimited VPN Browsec, LLC

Privatix VPN Privatix LTD

What's next?

Using one of the proposed blocking bypass methods, you will again get access to the desired site, and, accordingly, to more detailed guides to action from the administration or users of the resource. Almost all resources that fall out of favor post the latest news and information on how to counter blocking on the home page. Study them and choose the one that suits you best.

In addition, it will not be superfluous to subscribe to the official communities of your favorite sites on social networks. If access to the resource is lost again, you can get fresh instructions through social networks.