Server - This is a computer located somewhere else that is processing your request for a webpage and sending you the data. All websites are stored (hosted) on servers. Proxy - This is a server that acts as a “middleman” for your webpage requests. You tell the proxy server what website you want, and then the proxy retrieves the website data and sends it on to you. VPN - VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, and acts like a “tunnel” through the internet to a server. This server then handles all of your webpage requests. It is similar to a proxy but much more secure (and costly). Encryption - When you connect to a website using a secure connection, such as with a VPN, your data is scrambled, or “encrypted”. This prevents someone from intercepting your data and stealing your information.
Logging into Facebook using this method is not secure, and should only be used to view pages. If you want to log into your own account, or use any website where you need to log in securely, use one of the other methods in this article.
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There’s a very good chance that using the proxy website will alert the network administrator, and you may find that same site blocked tomorrow.
You’ll need to be able to setup the VPN connection on your computer or mobile device in order to connect to it. This is fine for your own laptop or phone, but may be difficult or impossible on a computer that you don’t own. You’ll want to pick a reputable VPN service, as you are trusting them with your data. There are free VPN services, but as with any free service if you aren’t paying for the product you are the product.
Click here for detailed instructions on connecting to a VPN for a variety of different devices. Connecting to a VPN affects all of the internet traffic on your device, including chat programs and video games.
As long as you trust your VPN provider, you can log into Facebook without having to worry about your account being compromised.
Click here for instructions on creating a hotspot on an iPhone. Click here for instructions on creating a hotspot on an Android phone.
Click here for instructions on checking your data usage on iPhone. Click here for instructions on checking your data using on Android.
You can use this method to create a webpage that you can then access from the blocked network, or you can configure a portable browser to connect directly to the proxy server. Both will be covered here. This is by far the most secure method, should bypass most blocks, and won’t cost you anything (other than electricity and internet costs for your home computer).
Extract the ZIP file that you downloaded and copy the folder to your “www” or “htdocs” folder in the XAMPP installation directory. This is all you need to do to install PHProxy. Test it out by opening your browser and visiting http://localhost/phproxy/. If the PHProxy page appears, you’ve placed the folder in the correct location.
Click here for detailed instructions on creating an . htaccess file.
Click here for detailed instructions on opening ports. You will need to know the IP address of your home computer when opening the port.
You can quickly determine your public IP address by opening Google on your home computer and typing my ip.
Type http://homeIPaddress/phproxy, replacing homeIPaddress with your home network’s public IP address. Enter your username and password that you specified in the . htaccess file. Once you load PHProxy in your browser, you can use it to access any blocked sites, including Facebook. Since you’re connecting through your home computer, you can securely log in to any site that requires a username and password.
Download Firefox Portable from portableapps. com. Run the setup file and choose your USB drive as the installation location. Launch Firefox from your USB drive and click the Menu (☰) button. Select “Options” and then click the “Advanced” section. Click the Network tab and then click Settings. . . Select “Manual proxy configuration” and then enter your PHProxy information. Enter the PHProxy address into the “HTTP Proxy” field and make sure the Port is set to 80. Check the “Use this proxy server for all protocols” box. Run the portable Firefox on any computer to automatically connect directly to your PHProxy server.
