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Like proxies, there are countless Virtual Private Network (VPN) services available. Popular ones include NordVPN and ExpressVPN, but you're free to choose the one that fits your needs (and price range if you plan on purchasing a membership).  If the firewall or Internet filter that you're attempting to bypass is on a library, work, or school computer, you most likely won't be able to use a VPN since doing so will require changing your computer's settings. Unlike proxies, VPNs will hide any online browsing while they are active. Most VPNs are free to test, but eventually cost a small monthly fee (or a discounted annual one). Most VPNs will require you to create an account in order to sign up, at which point you'll be given a server address, password, username, and/or other information needed in order to connect. If your VPN uses a different type of network than is the default, you'll see information about it as well. The steps for doing so vary depending on your operating system and whether you're using a computer or a mobile item:   Windows - Open Start {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/0\/07\/Windowsstart.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/07\/Windowsstart.png\/30px-Windowsstart.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":460,"bigWidth":"30","bigHeight":"30","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Windows icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}, click Settings {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/d\/d0\/Windowssettings.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d0\/Windowssettings.png\/31px-Windowssettings.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":445,"bigWidth":"31","bigHeight":"30","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Windows icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}, click Network & Internet, click the VPN tab, and click Add a VPN connection at the top of the page.  Mac - Open the Apple menu {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/f\/ff\/Macapple1.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/ff\/Macapple1.png\/29px-Macapple1.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":476,"bigWidth":"29","bigHeight":"30","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Mac icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}, click System Preferences..., click Network, click ＋ in the lower-left corner, click the "Interface" drop-down box, and click VPN.  iPhone - Open {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/7\/7e\/Iphonesettingsappicon.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/7e\/Iphonesettingsappicon.png\/30px-Iphonesettingsappicon.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":460,"bigWidth":"30","bigHeight":"30","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an iPhone icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Settings, scroll down and tap General, scroll down and tap VPN, and tap Add VPN Configuration....  Android - Open Settings, tap More below the "Wireless & networks" section, tap VPN, and tap ＋ or ADD VPN. This section will vary depending on the kind of VPN you're using, what kind of authentication your VPN requires, and more. If you have any questions about which information to use, check your selected VPN's "Help" page. Once you've finished entering your VPN's information, do the following:   Windows - Click Save at the bottom of the page.  Mac - Click Create, finish configuring your VPN as per your VPN's instructions, and click Apply   iPhone - Tap Done in the top-right corner of the screen.  Android - Tap SAVE. Again, this will vary depending on your platform:   Windows - Select the VPN on the "VPN" page, click Connect below it, and enter any requested details.  Mac - Select the VPN, then click Connect and enter any requested details.  iPhone - Tap the white switch to the right of the VPN's name, then enter any requested information if prompted.  Android - Select your VPN's name on the VPN page, tap CONNECT, and enter any requested details. Once you're connected to the VPN, you should be able to use any online service without being restricted.
Select a VPN. Subscribe to your VPN. Open your computer's or phone's VPN Settings page. Enter your VPN's details. Save your VPN's configuration. Connect to the VPN. Browse unrestricted.