VPN apps are software apps that allow you to connect to a virtual private network (VPN), which is a secure and encrypted connection between your device and a server. VPN apps can help you protect your privacy, bypass censorship, access geo-restricted content, and more.
However, in some cases, VPN use may also be restricted or prohibited to control and restrict the flow of information. We wanted to tell you what to do if you need to access the internet freely and securely where VPN applications are restricted or prohibited. For this, we have included Snowflake and Tor Browser, mentioned by Zet Lorento, who is known for his technological suggestions on Twitter.
You can use Snowflake, a new anti-censorship tool developed by the Tor Project
Snowflake is a browser extension that turns your browser into a proxy for censored users in countries where the Tor network is blocked. Tor is a network of volunteer servers that allow users to browse the web anonymously and access confidential sites. Snowflake works by connecting censored users to uncensored users with the extension installed. This way, censored users can access the Tor network via a Snowflake proxy bridge.
To use Snowflake, you normally just need to install the extension in your browser (Chrome or Firefox) and activate it. However, the Tor Browser must be downloaded in restricted countries.
How to use Snowflake and Tor Browser to access sites that we cannot access with VPN?
- Step #1: Download Tor Browser from here and run the installation file and install it on your computer,
- Step #2: Open the browser and click ‘Connect’ in the ‘Connect with Tor’ option,
- Step #3: With this method, you can access blocked sites and accounts without taking any further action.
If you can’t access the sites after you download and install Tor Browser,
- Step #1: Close and reopen Tor,
- Step #2: Click on ‘Configure connection…’ on the ‘Connect with Tor’ page,
- Step #3: Click on ‘Choose a ready hyperlink’,
- Step #4: Select ‘Snowflake’ on the page that opens.
- Step #5: Now click ‘Connect’.
How to overcome the access block in the iOS (iPhone, iPad) operating system with Snowflake?
- Step #1: Go to App Store and download Onion Browser app,
- Step #2: Open the application and tap the ‘CONNECT’ option that appears on the same computer,
- Step #2: You can access restricted sites and accounts from this browser.
How to overcome the access block on the Android operating system with Snowflake?
- Step #1: Download Tor Browser from Google Play Store,
- Step #2: Open the application and tap the ‘CONNECT’ option that appears on the same computer,
- Step #3: You can access restricted sites and accounts this way without taking any further action.
Another way to access blocked accounts or sites is an application called The Invisible Internet Project, but you have to manually tamper with your Proxy settings while doing this. However, since Tor Browser already does this for you, we wanted to explain the easier method.
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