There may be times when you might want to use an anonymous free prfoxy server so you can safely surf the net without your information being available to hackers, spammers and scammers…. or anyone else, for that matter!
Web proxies are used for hiding your IP address and by-passing work, school or other web filters. For instance, if Facebook or Myspace is blocked on the computer you are using, you can easily gain access by using a web proxy.
HideMyAss – Free and speedy proxy service. Use it to hide your IP address and get through network filters. HideMyAss is part of a Privax proxy network, so if it’s blocked, there are several others you give a try. There is nothing to configure, just type-in the address of the website you want to visit and press ‘Go’.
Proxy.org – Extensive directory of free proxy servers. There are well over 15,000 Proxy Servers on the Web. As of this writing, Proxy.org claims to have 4,718 working proxies available for you to choose from, so that might be a pretty good place to start.
GlobalPandora – Finally, free and simple way to access a US-only Pandora interactive web radio from outside US. If you haven’t tried it before, give it a try now.
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but at my school we have bess firewalls that detect and block proxies
what do i do then?
test…
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What about virtual web browsers?
Sometimes Google Translate a web page works or Google cached version.
yea.. in my school they blocked evry website… frm which v can have access to facebook.. n
I’ve got the same issue as Mark at my work…been using proxy servers like a charm for the last year, and suddenly I come into work last Monday and they have proxy servers/anonymizing web sites on the blocked list. Anything else I can do or am I just screwed?
Sorry pal, I don’t have any other suggestions. :-)
try differnet proxy sites. preferably use ones that dont have the word “proxy” in the domian, and extension ends with “.com”
try this website, it gives you list of proxy sites, and it updates everyday with new proxy sites.
tech-faq.com/proxy.shtml
good luck
This is the issue that I have and have always had, just the word proxy rings alarm bells and its blocked.
Good answer, Bobby!
For those of you having trouble with blocked proxy servers, try the Google Cached Pages.
Here’s a good info link:
googleguide.com/cached_pages.html
I haven’t tried the Virtual Browsers or Google translate a web page yet,
but hey… give them a try as well! There’s always more than one way to get around the net!
you need fresh unblocked proxies everyday as proxies tend to be blocked in a matter of days.
Here is a group my friends and I use at school and all the proxies so far work like a charm.
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What about virtual web browsers?
Sometimes the Google Translate a web page works.
Virtual web browsers
Google Translate a web page
Google cache
Bobby has a good point after all his testing :)
My choice is to Remote desktop into your home machine and surf to your hearts content.
Yes Remote Desktop has always been a favorite of mine.
Set it to port 80 to get around them blocked ports. (firewalls)
Use something that runs in a web browser and doesn’t require a install client to get around them locked down machines.
Remotely Anywhere was my app of choice, not sure if it still the same as I used a older version years ago.
@ ATA
Excellent idea!
Thanks for your input Admin!
Could you please give a little instruction, or some links,
in case some of us aren’t exactly sure how to go about doing that?
Love your blog!
Hi, I prefer to use paid services like strongvpn.com account. I used proxies before and always had been disappointed with it. You know… all that bandwidth throttles, lags… I love myself and do not want to waste my time for waiting. So I’ve bought it OpenVPN account, as for plus my traffic is encrypted now.
i want 2 go on myspace in school but i can’t it’s blocked what can i do?? can u give me a website to get on it please thank you babe
Check out proxylord.com it is very fast and secure.. Works on Youtube also!
If you’re on a Mac, try using NetShade . It’s an anonymous proxy program and it works very well.
one that works for my school is
tech-buzz.net/2006/05/13/how-to-access-blocked-websites/comment-page-11/#comments
but you have to go to the bottom of the page and click on throughproxy but click on the second one.. then it will bring you to a page where you think you wont be able to get on but click on where it says the sites not recommended but to go onto it ne wayz then go to the box that says go and type it the site you wanna go to… i dont really work for meebo n shit like that but myspace and bebo and shit like tat def. werks and when the pop up cumz up always click yes evn tho its annoying..
I NEED PROXIES TO ONBLOCK MYSPACE FROM SCHOOL REAL FAST?
how can i get on myspace ?!?!?
at my school these websites are blocked aswell any suggestions
yea thatz true we cant even do anything i hope they undloke it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol @ hidemyass name.. :D
cool list
I’m using vpnprivacy.com vpn service to access any blocked site.
OK the best thing i can recammend for you guys is download ultra surf (proxy program) onto a flash drive then when you go to school plug it in and there you have ir free rome internet you even put it on the computer for other kids to use
I’m using vpn servicevpn account to access any site.
there are some websites that have mailing lists of the next proxy web site it is slugsmasher.com
Use port forwarding to a remote server through a SSH tunnel. The connection is encrypted, so nobody will ever know what you are doing, and what you are visiting. This is very straightforward if you already have a web hosting account. HOW-TO: phi.pro.br/hacks/#00008
Thanks! I’ve just signed up for a Dreamhost account, and the ssh tunnel really works!
I need help, i need someone to tell me how to use proxies to get gaiaonline.com in school
At school we always found ways to get on the blocked site e.g downloading ultrasurf and mozilla firefox onto our usb’s, then using them without importing anything onto the school computers, what else can I do??
what if the this website is blocked?
There are many other options to hide ip address and access blocked websites. Using web proxies, VPN connections, hide ip software, add-ons and toolbars etc. I use IP Privacy because it’s easy and has premium proxies from US and Europe.
you can try unblocked-web to access all your desired sites
Hi all :)
why don’t you try this website:
OpenBlockedWebsite.com
(Open Blocked Website .com)
It’s easy name to remember .. fast .. easy to use .. and has no annoying ads
enjoy :)
i have a problem my school keeps on blocking stuff live facebook and games could you help get rid of the embc block
How do i get to myspace if its blocked at my school ?????
if you just go to linquist.net/geek/proxy it tells you how to set up a proxy to use from your home computer. most things like school and work places block urls but not ip adresses. so it would work for a while unless they get smart [fat chance]. if you do it right its good
yeah at my school nothing works, so what do I do? Cause they even blocked all these links i can click on, on this website.
I have a question. Is it possible to get to blocked websites without using a proxy or having to download any special tool? My school has this laptop program and it has very strict limits on it. Almost everything is block and a lot of things are locked so you can not change the internet settings. Its a Mac Book laptop if that helps any, and also the filter and light speed follow you where ever you go.
does anyone know any good proxies..
Salt River High School SucKz!
plz…. plzzz… can anybody tell me.. a website to open blocked websites.. my school blocked facebook… n myspace… n youtube..
i really need ato go.. they also blocked two websites beacause evry1 in school new abt dat… they were http://www.sunclap.com and http://www.remainhidden.com...
now students ddnt have access to facebook.. plzzz tell me a new website frm whr i can access facebook…
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