5 Smart Ways to Bypass Geo-blocked Sites
A site may be blocked in your country for several reasons. The most common reason is that it contains content that could be illegal or violate local laws, but there are other reasons. For example, some countries have blocked websites because they don't want people to use them for political purposes or because they don't like how those sites operate (e.g., whether they're owned by one company or several). In this article, we'll look at five ways to bypass geo-blocked sites so you can access content freely when traveling abroad—without worrying about getting caught!
What is a geo-blocked site, and why does it matter?
Geo-blocked sites are blocked because they're only available to users in a specific region. For example, if you're trying to access Hulu in South Africa and it's been geo-blocked by the US government, you won't be able to stream from that site unless you're connected to a VPN.
It's not just about watching content; this kind of blocking can also affect other aspects of our online lives—like shopping online or researching something new online—and can mean that we don't get what we want because someone else has limited access.
How does a geo-blocked site work?
A geo-blocked site is blocked by your network's firewall, router, or Internet provider. Some of these networks may be located within your home country and others worldwide. If you want to access one of these sites from a different location than where it's hosted, you'll need to work around this restriction by getting around it with some proxy service (or VPN).
Use Tor Browser
● Tor Browser is a free, open-source web browser that can access geo-blocked sites.
● It's based on Firefox, but it has some added features that make it even better than your average
web browser.
● You can download it from the Tor Project website.
Smart DNS
Smart DNS is a service that allows you to unblock geo-blocked sites. It works by rerouting your traffic through a proxy server, sending the data directly to the destination website. Smart DNS is an alternative to VPNs, encrypt all your traffic and routes it through another country’s internet provider before sending it to the intended destination. This can be costly because every time you connect to a new VPN server (or even if you’re browsing), there will be an additional connection
fee. Also, some VPNs might not let you connect from more than one device at once, but smart DNS does.
Tor
Tor is a network of virtual tunnels that allows individuals and groups to improve their privacy and security on the Internet. Users connect to this network through virtual tunnels instead of directly. This lets organizations and individuals share information over public networks without giving up their privacy.
Tor was first made for military and political use, but now regular people who want more privacy online are also using it more and more. For instance, if you want to access YouTube videos blocked in your country (like “Kerala lady gets thrashed by her husband”), all you have to do is use the Tor Browser instead of Google Chrome or Firefox browsers because they don't allow access through the Open Web Application Security Project's (OWASP) top 10 vulnerabilities list!
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A VPN is a great way to bypass geo-blocked sites and services. It creates a secure, encrypted tunnel between your device and the VPN server. All data that passes through this tunnel is encrypted, meaning no one can see or intercept it. When you connect with a VPN service provider, you're protected from hackers who may be monitoring your online activity and ISPs who might block access to certain services if they think you're using them without paying for them (like Netflix).
Anonymous proxy service
A proxy server can be used to access geo-blocked content. For example, you may want to watch a TV show or movie but need to because of your location. An anonymous proxy service will help you bypass your country’s restrictions on streaming video content if this is the case. Proxies are servers with special software installed on them. They allow people from different countries with different IP addresses (Internet Protocol addresses) to connect together so that one person can see what another sees on their screen without being detected by ISPs or other entities that might block access based on where we live or where our internet protocol address comes from (our ISP).
Use free proxies
The next best option is to use a free proxy. Depending on your needs, there are many types of proxies, some better than others. Try using the following proxies:
● PROXY LIST – This is one of the most popular websites today, giving you an easy way to find out what's available in terms of proxies for each country. Just type in your location and see what
comes up!
● PROXY SERVER – Another useful tool for finding out about different types of proxy servers available worldwide (and even within your country). It will also show you which ones work well together based on their features, such as speed/cost ratio, etc., so that’s always nice when trying them out!
Conclusion
Hopefully, now you’ve got a clearer idea of geo-blocked sites, why they matter, and the various ways to bypass them. As we've seen, there are some free options, but if you want to ensure nobody can track your browsing history or block you from accessing important resources like social media, it's worth investing in a paid VPN service.
