It is simply frustrating. Trying to log in to your Facebook account only to be greeted (well not greeted really) with the most frustrating combination of alphabets ever- you are banned! There is nothing you can do about it. When you start wondering why you were banned, the most likely reason would be the place you are currently in, your college, school, or workplace. Most of the bans are designed to meet the enhanced online security measures adopted by certain organizations. Were you thinking it’s just your company that has banned the use of Facebook on the office premises?
Well, join the club. And mind you the club has millions of members. Some organizations have blocked access to social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and others. It is because of the assumption that accessing such sites during work hours can reduce the productivity of the employees. The managers feel (and not without reason) that the employees get diverted very easily when they have access to social networking sites.
These organizations have created powerful firewalls that restrict access to Facebook and other popular social networking sites. But being a part of the generation that has grown up looking at a Facebook page more than a page from a school book, access to Facebook may seem like a fundamental right. When Facebook is banned it becomes important to look at other ways and means by which accessing your favorite social networking site is made easy. Here are some cool methods that you can use to access Facebook from places where it is blocked:
Using a Secure Web Proxy Site
You can access Facebook using secure proxy sites. A proxy server is more or less a server that acts as a middleman in a large network. Proxy servers lie between your personal computer and Internet Service Provider. When you send in a request, it is directed to the proxy server which then processes the request and transfers data back to you.
There are umpteen free proxy sites on the internet. But some risks are associated with proxy sites. Since accessing Facebook will need user personal information like your username and password, there is a risk that these proxy servers may trap your sensitive information.
Understanding the risks associated with proxy sites may help you in deciding whether or not to use them.
Using its Own IP Address
Almost all the firewalls or filtering methods used to block access to Facebook make use of the full URL in its configuration. Accessing Facebook without using its complete URL is possible. You can open Facebook using its own IP address.
There are many tools available that will help you find the IP address of Facebook from the site’s URL.
Using Your Mobile’s Opera Mini Browser
This is another simple method to access Facebook from anywhere. Access Opera Mini from your smartphones, tablets, or mobile phones to gain access to blocked websites. Opera Mini displays complete web pages similar to how you view them on a PC.
You can even get instant access to all your favorite websites, manage your downloads, and share your favorite videos on Facebook.
Using E-mail Commands
If the company you work in has blocked Facebook access then it’s important to find a way around it. One such way is using email commands. With services like MoDazzle, you can gain access to a variety of features on social networking sites by emailing requests or sending SMS to them.
You can access Facebook features to read unread messages, poke your friends, check your status, post to your wall, or read content posted on your wall.
Using UltraSurf
UltraSurf is completely free and doesn’t require lengthy installation or setup procedures. UltraSurf was created to cater to the needs of those who need to break through government-led censorship to access social networking sites. But now it has become pro-privacy software that helps millions to browse anonymously.
It has a strong encryption code that protects your privacy. It works by hiding your IP address, deleting browsing history, etc. With UltraSurf, you can easily go past the Facebook access ban.
This is a sure and simple method to access Facebook even from places where it is blocked.
