Proxies

How to use a web proxy

admin — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:33:56 +0000

It’s quite simple:

Find the free web proxy — list here
Look for the “URL” or “website” search box.
Enter the URL (www) of the site you are trying to unblock.
Click on the submit button.
Enjoy your unblocked site!

There is usually several options at the top of the “proxified” page, you can try them and see if it loads the site any better.

Can I unblock Myspace?

admin — Wed, 28 May 2008 06:03:38 +0000

Yes you can, but not every free proxy will support it. It’s safe to say that myspace is the most common use of all these free proxy sites. It’s due to many students who would rather browse Myspace than listen to their boring teachers or do homework!

With demand comes supply. Our proxy list contains several free proxies that will support myspace 100% and keep everything fast.

Why does my work block certain websites?

admin — Wed, 28 May 2008 05:56:43 +0000

Because they want you to spend more time working, not surfing myspace and watching funny videos youtube all day long!

Your employer will usually hire or pay for the services of a network admin which will block the sites, based on the IP (internet protocol). A proxy will allow you to bypass this “block” and still load the site. Now, what happens when your work blocks a proxy site? You find another one!

New proxy sites are constantly going up. A proxy in the eyes of your boss is like weeds that just never stop growing back. Network admins will often ban or block proxy websites but they can never keep up, especially not when hundreds of new proxy sites surface every hour.

Can you recommend me a web-based proxy?

admin — Wed, 28 May 2008 05:51:14 +0000

Any proxy that we list on our homepage is web-based. We do not deal with proxies that require installation or anything of the sort.

Web proxies are great because they are typically free and very abundant. You can always find one that will allow you to unblock a specific website. We are working on being able to supply download-based proxies but they are usually not free.

Are UK proxies faster?

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:25:05 +0000

Only if you’re in Europe. The odds of a European proxy being faster for an American are quite slim. The closer you are located to the proxy server, the faster it will work for you.

Why do I need a UK proxy?

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:23:52 +0000

If you’re in the UK and trying to use an American or Canadian proxy server, it will load quite slowly. It’s always more beneficial to use a proxy site or server that’s near you.

A proxy server will download the blocked site, and then send it back to you for your viewing. Now imagine the downloaded files are at the other end of the world, of course it will take longer for you to get. If you’re in the UK, we recommend you try to find one “local” to you so you don’t spend 90% of the time waiting.

How do I view a blocked site from work?

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:21:27 +0000

Pretty simple, find yourself a free proxy. All you need to do is enter the URL of the site you are trying to load on the proxy website and it should unblock you. The site will load a little faster, but that’s only because the proxy is downloading the content and sending it back to you.

Some proxies might not always work for you, but there’s quite an abundance of proxies so all you need to do is try a couple.

How do I know if the proxy is new?

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:19:05 +0000

You can’t really tell, but it shouldn’t matter. The bottom line is you simply want to unblock a website, right? New proxies tend to work better because they are undiscovered and will usually load much faster.

Most proxy lists will contain or feature the best and freshest proxies available. Please view our list of free web proxies if you are looking to unblock a website from work or school.

How do I find proxy sites?

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:15:12 +0000

Your best bet is a site like ZipProxy. We list the newest proxy sites out there, adding fresh ones daily. You can find some by using Google but most of the time they are old and already blocked by your network administrator.

If you would like to see our list of recommended proxy sites, please click here.

How do I unblock youtube.com from work or school?

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:00:53 +0000

Most proxy servers can handle this but will restrict how many videos you watch, due to bandwidth issues. Your best bet is to have a couple free proxy sites handy if you’re looking to watch a couple videos.

Typical proxy sites will also load the videos quite slowly, but should still work in the end.