Blocked websites
A VPN may help when a website is blocked by your local network, ISP, DNS filtering or visible IP location by routing your connection through another VPN location.
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Quick answer
A VPN masks your normal public IP address from websites, encrypts traffic between your device and the VPN server, and routes the connection through another VPN location. That may help when a block comes from local Wi-Fi, an ISP, DNS filtering, a network policy or visible IP location.
Access is not guaranteed. Websites and apps can block known VPN IP addresses or apply restrictions that are unrelated to the route your traffic takes.
Connection test
On a phone, open the same public URL in the same browser first on Wi-Fi, then with Wi-Fi turned off and mobile data enabled. Keep the VPN state the same for both tests. Use networks and websites you’re permitted to access.
For example, if a public help page times out on hotel Wi-Fi but opens on mobile data while unrelated sites load on both, you have isolated a network-specific symptom. If every site fails only after you enable the VPN, follow the VPN connection troubleshooting guide.
Connection diagnosis
Connection path
Without a VPN, traffic normally travels from your device through the local network and ISP to the website. With a VPN, traffic first travels through an encrypted connection to the VPN server, then continues to the destination.
The website usually sees the VPN server IP rather than your normal public IP. The local network sees VPN traffic rather than the normal destination traffic where applicable.
A VPN does not erase accounts, cookies or device identity. Websites may also block known VPN IP addresses.
Step by step
Use the appropriate client or setup instructions for your supported device.
Open setup guides ↗Select an available VPN location where the destination is normally accessible.
Browse VPN locations ↗Confirm that the VPN connection is active before testing the destination.
Use a private window to reduce the effect of existing cookies and cached location signals.
Try another server and send support the exact device, location and error details.
Contact support ↗Access directory
Account, country and network restrictions can differ.
Understand network blocks, age rules and local limits.
KYC, location, payment and operator rules still apply.
Security and compliance checks are not changed by a VPN.
Compare the network layer, then open the relevant country guide.
A VPN may help with network-level calling restrictions.
Licensing, account region and VPN detection still matter.
Test whether the restriction belongs to the local network.
Work through server, browser, DNS and account signals.
Useful route changes
Important limits
For the legal distinction, read Are VPNs Legal?
Access methods
| Method | Encrypts traffic? | Changes visible IP? | Across device and apps? | Typical limitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPN | Yes, device to VPN server | Yes | Usually, when configured device-wide | Some services block known VPN IPs |
| Proxy | Usually not device-wide | Yes | Often limited to one browser or app | Privacy and encryption depend on the proxy |
| Tor | Yes, within the Tor network | Yes | Primarily supported applications such as Tor Browser | Can be slow and some sites block Tor exits |
| Smart DNS | No | Not generally | Only supported traffic or services | Does not provide VPN-style traffic encryption |
| Mobile data | Carrier connection only | Uses the carrier IP | Yes, through the cellular connection | May still be filtered and can cost more when roaming |
Before you travel
Install, configure and test your connection before departure. In some destinations, app stores, VPN sites, payment pages or setup resources may be harder to reach after arrival.
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Connection next step
Choose a plan, configure a supported device and contact support with the exact error if access still fails.
Blocked website FAQ
A VPN may help with websites blocked by a local network, ISP, workplace, school, hotel, public Wi-Fi provider or visible IP location. Access is not guaranteed because websites, apps and networks can block VPN servers or apply other restrictions.
A VPN encrypts traffic between your device and the VPN server, masks your normal public IP address from websites and routes the connection through another VPN location. This may help when the block is based on the normal route, DNS, local filtering or visible IP location.
The website may reject the VPN server IP or use cookies, account country, billing region, GPS, app-store region, device signals or platform policies. Try another server, a fresh private browser session and the relevant troubleshooting guide.
Choose a location where the website or app is normally available. A nearby suitable location may provide a shorter route, while a country-specific service may require testing a server in the relevant country.
It may help when the hotel, airport or public network applies local filtering. Complete any Wi-Fi sign-in page first, then connect the VPN and follow the rules of the network you are using.
It may help when an AI service is blocked by local Wi-Fi, an ISP or visible IP location. It cannot change account country, billing details, phone verification, subscription eligibility or official provider policies.
Yes. Installing, configuring and testing before departure can be easier because app stores, VPN websites, payment pages or setup guides may be harder to reach after arrival.
No. A VPN can mask your normal IP address and encrypt traffic to the VPN server, but accounts, cookies, browser fingerprints, payments, malware, GPS and information you provide can still identify you.
VPN laws and network rules vary by location. A VPN does not make prohibited activity legal. Check applicable local law and the terms of the network and service you use.
Send your device, operating system, country, network type, VPN server location, connection option, exact error and the website or app you are testing. Do not send passwords or sensitive account secrets.
Check the homepage and the exact failing address in the same browser. Note whether the failure starts when you sign in, open a video, or navigate to a particular section. A website can load its public pages and rely on a separate service to handle media, accounts or payments.
Open a second public page on the same site and, where permitted, repeat the failing address on another ordinary connection. Keep the browser and account the same. If the failure follows only the signed-in action, check the site’s own help for the error. If several sections fail on one network, record the network and time for the provider or administrator.
Save any request identifier from the error screen. It can help the website locate the request. Share the domain and exact message, and remove account identifiers or payment details from screenshots.
