Unblock Facebook in China

Tunneling Through The Great Firewall

Unblock Facebook in China – June, July, August 2012

April 28th, 2012 Posted in Access Facebook, Surf Blocked Sites, Yahoo!
Apr, 28 2012
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summer 2012Yeah, Facebook is still blocked in China, but there have been a few recent changes to the game.  Just a few days ago, my site got majorly deranked in Google.  While I was ranking #1 for the terms 'Unblock Facebook in China" and "access Facebook in China", Google decided that my site wasn't good enough for page 1.  So what's the deal?

Who knows.

Point being, I've got to make updates to my blog to make sure that Google things I'm still alive.

Because apparently they think that some jackass answers from 2009 in Yahoo! Answers and Flyer Forums is more relevant that my super helpful information on the site.

Sure, it's a bit narcissistic, but what expats in China are going to devote thousands of hours to bringing an easy to understand, up to date, and helpful website to people trying to unblock Facebook in China?

Not many.

Ok, so I make commissions of the sales, that's to be expected.  Even sites like ChinaSMACK or LostLaoWai make money off of advertising – it's the way the game works.

unblock facebook in china 2But do they comment on which VPNs are blocked? No. They are news oriented.

Do they tell you the difference between VPNs and proxies? No. It's not on their agenda.

Do they make it easy to hide your IP address from The GFW? No. I do that.

So I'll continue to complain till Google gives my back my rankings.

Otherwise, expats and potential tourists in China are going to be stuck with retarded answers from Flyertalk (they really don't know what they're talking about there), and "access Facebook " proxies (that don't work BTW) are going to rank and give you false answer to the questions you're asking.

 

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A Reliable and Fast Proxy Server For Facebook in China

October 26th, 2011 Posted in Access Facebook, China, Free Trial, Proxies, Securitales, Unblock Facebook
Oct, 26 2011
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proxy server for facebookProxy Server For Facebook In China

In most areas of China and Vietnam, it is not possible to access Facebook.  Facebook in China is blocked because of the country’s policy of Internet censorship.  But, there are still many people who are able to access Facebook in these countries.  If you live in China, you know how hard it is to keep in touch with friends and family. Facebook is blocked, Gmail is only accessible sometimes, and Skype is soon to be blacklisted.  But,  it is possible to access Facebook and all the other major websites which are blocked!  A proxy server for Facebook in China is the best means of accessing Facebook.

But, does a proxy server for Facebook in China work?

When I went to China for a visit last year, I found out that most of the major social networking sites had been blocked.  I was so upset because I could not access my account and I could not even send my friends messages and tell them how my trip was going.  Making your friends jealous of your trip is the best part of going abroad!

Then one day, I received a call from one of my friends who lives in Saudi Arabia.  Internet censorship issues are also common in Saudi Arabia and while we were discussing on this topic he told me that there are some websites in his country which are inaccessible, but with a proxy server, he is able to access those websites.  I asked him if proxy servers can be used to unblock Facebook and he replied that it is possible.

How does a proxy server for Facebook in China work?

A proxy server sits between you and Facebook, and is located somewhere outside of China – usually in The US, The UK, or Europe. Because Facebook is accessed a lot all over the world, when you connect to the proxy server (not to Facebook), you'll probably see a cached, or stored version of Facebook as provided by the proxy server.  If you use the proxy server to access a site that is less frequently accessed, the proxy server can make a new request for you, it just might take a few seconds longer than getting something cached.

The results

After that I started my search for the best proxy server for Facebook in China and I came across a proxy site called SecuriTales. This proxy server for Facebook in China does not require any installation. This meant that I could use the proxy server on any computer I wanted to without being detected.  With this proxy server for Facebook in China, I was not only able to unblock Facebook, but a number of other major sites which had been blocked in China.  And yes, I was able to stream video from YouTube and other video streaming sites like Vimeo.

About SecuriTales

SecuriTales was the only reliable proxy server for Facebook in China that I was able to find.  Most other links were dead, or slow and timed out.  They are a premium service, which means that they charge a monthly fee, but $6 a month or $36 RMB is great, especially considering you can also get a 25% discount for taking advantage of their FREE trial.  Weird huh? For trying them out for FREE, they give you a 25% discount.

Get their free trial HEREproxy server for facebook in china

Visit their main site HERE

 


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Access Blocked Websites at Work, School, China, and Everywhere Else

October 11th, 2011 Posted in 12VPN, Access Facebook, Bypass Blocked Websites, Hide My Ass, HideMyAss, Proxies, Securitales, StrongVPN, Vpn, Work and School
Oct, 11 2011
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access blocked twitterThese days, controlled access and Internet filtering is the new trend. More and more schools and organizations are implementing filters in their computer systems so that students and employees do not get access to certain sites. In countries like China, most social networking and blogging sites are blocked. There are many reasons governments and Internet Service Providers block certain websites in their countries and there are equal
reasons for people like me and you to look for means of accessing blocked websites.

People love freedom and need want privacy.  It's not the business of our government, our ISPs, or advertisers what we do on the Internet. They can't come into our home and spy on us, so why can they control what we can can't see on the net?

Ok, maybe your boss and/or teacher have a point – Facebook is a huge time waster.  But you can't follow all the rules, all the time right?

So, lets get down to business. How do we access blocked websites?

access blocked facebookLets start with something easy – web based proxies. This is a great way to access blocked websites because it's quick and simple.  These can be paid or free, and are just a web page with a place to type your blocked URL.  The proxy takes off your IP data and makes the site request for you, so any firewall that's blocking you from the site will think it's the proxy's IP making the request, not you.  A simple case of hidden identity.

There are many web based proxies which also allow you to access blocked websites. You don't have to install anything, you can use them on your  phone, tablet, and computer, and they're free or cheap.  Paid services will have faster connection speeds, less advertising, and support. Many free proxies have been known to abuse IP data of their users, (ie to source their SPAM), so a paid service eliminates this risk as well. It'll probably cost you around 5-10 USD a month for a paid service.

web based proxySecuriTales is a great service to start with because they've got a free trial and a 30 day money back guarantee, so there's no risk of wasting your money on something you don't like that much.  I use them and can vouch for the speed and reliability of their web based proxy. Oh yeah, and there's a 25% discount after you sign up for the trial, so you end up paying only $4.5 USD per month.

Check 'em out at www.securitales.com

VPN services and sites provide a higher level of security, faster connection speeds and a more reliable connection.  Some sites like Hulu, Netflix, BBC iPlayer and other free/paid media streaming/viewing sites block proxies because of their association with spam and pirated media.

access hulu vpnYou can sign up for a virtual private network service over the Internet, and though you might have to install some software, there's not hardware, and you can get started almost instantly.  VPNs do a better job of hiding your real IP and replacing it with a virtual IP.
 
Basically, when making use of a VPN connection, a virtual tunnel is created which allows your data to be passed from your computer to the VPN server without your data being spied on or discovered. Moreover, the VPN server location will become your location – and you're free to choose where!  You could get a Canadian or American IP, a British or European IP…there are even places that offer IP addresses in Japan and other countries in Asia.  In most cases, the best way to access blocked websites is with an American/British IP.

If you're located in a country that censors the Internet, you might have to shop around a bit before you find a VPN service that can help you access blocked sites successfully because the governments of these countries may be blocking the main websites of these VPN providers, or even certain types of VPNs (usually PPTP or L2TP).  OpenVPN works everywhere.

I have use a couple different VPN providers over the years, and I'll list my top three here.

Top three VPN providers to access blocked websites

hidemyass access blocked websitesHide My Ass offers a very competitive ProVPN package.  Thousands of IP addresses across 30+ countries means you have choice, and lots of it.  You also pay less than other VPN services – just over $6 a month.  They also have other free goodies available at their site.  However, because of their immense popularity, they're often the first to get the axe in countries that censor the Internet, and they're blocked in Iran, Kuwait, China, and other Arabian countries.

http://hidemyass.com

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12vpn access blocked websites12VPN has a huge range of VPN protocols available, so if you've got something that's not the norm, this is the VPN service for you. They're cheap, fast, reliable, and their customer support team is fast and friendly. You couldn't ask for much more in a VPN service.  Some people are unimpressed by their site, but I think the simplicity is great.  They also have alternate domains available for countries that blocked their main site. I'll provide one below.  It's also easy to set up, so newbies, go for this one.

http://12vpn.com
Alternate domain – HERE

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StrongVPN offers a wide range of VPNs, in a wide range of countries. They're one of the most popular VPN service providers in the world, and they've been in the business for a long time.  There's live support, and they even have VPN packages based on your country location, so you can be sure to get fast and reliable connections.  StrongVPN won't disappoint you.

http://strongvpn.com

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Facebook Proxy That Works

October 10th, 2011 Posted in Access Facebook, Bypass Blocked Websites, Proxies, Unblock Facebook, Web Based Proxies
Oct, 10 2011
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facebook proxy for workA proxy server is specialized computer or server for  computer users.  There are many different uses of proxies, but they all fall under the general idea of freedom of anonymous and private web browsing. Many employers set up some technical restrictions in their computers so that their employees cannot access sites such as Facebook during office hours. Some colleges and universities also put up some restrictive measures to block access to websites they consider inappropriate. To access Facebook in these places, you will need to have a Facebook proxy that works properly.

What's a proxy?

When you make a request to surf Facebook at work, and are blocked by a firewall, you can use a proxy to bypass that firewall.  You reroute your traffic to the proxy server, and it can either use data in it's cache to allow you to view Facebook, or it can make a new request for you.  Either way, it's to proxy reaching Facebook, not you – so you don't have to worry about firewalls anymore.

But it's important to get a Facebook proxy that works well.  As from Wikipedia:

"Many open proxies run very slowly, sometimes below 14.4 kbit/s, or even below 300 bit/s, while other times the speed may change from fast to slow every minute."

and

"Because open proxies are often implicated in abuse, a number of methods have been developed to detect them and to refuse service to them."

facebook proxy that worksSo you need something SECURE, and something FAST.  You need something RELIABLE, PROFESSIONAL, and SAFE.

The Facebook proxy that works best for me is SecuriTales.  But you don't have to believe anything  I say, because there's a FREE TRIAL.

Just Click HERE to get started.

If you've ever used a proxy service before, you'll immediately see that SecuriTales is a very professional service.  They won't abuse your IP, you won't run any security risks by using it, and it's not going to be slowed down by tons of idiots looking for a free Facebook proxy (Yes, this is a paid service).

Oh, and its a web based proxy, which means you don't have to install anything. It also means that there will be no traces of you using a proxy.  When you're finished, just close the browser, and surf with normal firewall restrictions.

At $4.5 USD per month (25% discount after the trial finishes).  The amount of time, energy, and risk involved in using other unreliable services is well worth this amount of money.  If you're looking for  a Facebook proxy service to use on a daily basis, SecuriTales is the way to go.

Try it and you'll see!

www.securitales.com

 

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The Best Facebook Proxy

September 19th, 2011 Posted in Access Facebook, Free Trial, Proxies, Securitales, Unblock Facebook
Sep, 19 2011
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best facebook proxy browserWhat's the deal? It seems like everyone has been coming down on Facebook lately; Work, School, China, Mom and Dad. WTF?  Facebook is awesome, and only those who see it as a "time waster" or a "threat to national security" would ever think of banning it.  That's why we need a Facebook proxy.

Instead of making a long and boring post, I'll make this quick.

About Proxies

Facebook gets blocked because of firewalls. Proxies get you around firewalls.  There are firewalls for every computer and network.  That means you can block a site from a computer by setting it's firewall to block the IP address of that site.  In the same way, schools, jobs, and public computers can use a network firewall to block sites (porn, bomb making, and of course Facebook) from a whole range of computers sharing a network.  Proxies are used to change the IP address of the computer, and trick the firewall into thinking that you're not in it's jurisdiction.  When you use a Facebook proxy, it's the proxy's IP address that's accessing Facebook, not your real IP

facebook blocked accessThat means you can access Facebook at work, school, home, your phone, on public wifi, and even in Communist/Socialist regimes like China and Vietnam!

What's the best Facebook proxy?

Well, I guess everyone's got an opinion, but I think the best Facebook proxy is SecuriTales.

Yes, you have to pay for it, so if you're looking for a freebie, you're out of luck. BUT, you should pretty much ALWAYS pay for a proxy, even if it's not SecuriTales.

Here's why.

Did you ever think about why things are free?

1. Because they suck

2. Because they're getting your money some other way

Number 2 could mean a couple things.  One, obviously, is that they make money off advertising. Some of the legitimate free proxies out there like Hotspot Shield work alright, but they do bombard you with advertisements and popup ads.  What a pain in the ass.  But if you haven't go the cash, it's a decent alternative.

proxy spamHowever, the scary thing is that it doesn't stop there. Some free proxies are actually like collection pots for IP addresses.  They store the IP data and personal information from you computer, and then the owner of the proxy can either sell this information to other users or use it himself to send out spam and otherwise steal and abuse your online identity.

I'm not kidding, it really happens.

So think before getting excited about some random free proxy site you came across.

So, the deal is that SecuriTales is a totally legit service. They've got support and everything.  The best part, is that you don't have to jump in blind and pay a bunch of money.  It's only six dollars a month, and there's a 25% discount which I'll tell you how to get it a bit.

free trial facebook proxyThe second best part is that there's a FREE TRIAL.

Once you finish the free trial, they give you a chance for a 25% discount if you sign up immediately, which means you only pay 4.5 dollars for a month.  That's chump change for a fast service that you can trust.

The third best part of the best Facebook proxy is that if you don't like it, you can get your money back. They've got a 30 day money back guarantee which means you can try it out for a full month and if it's not worth your money, you can get your money back.

best facebook proxyThese are the reasons I think SecuriTales is the best Facebook proxy.

Only $4.5 dollars for Facebook – all day, every day, wherever it's banned.

At least try it for FREE.

Their site it www.securitales.com

 

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Access Face Book in China (Loop Hole)

August 28th, 2011 Posted in Access Facebook, China, Gmail and Google, Internet Censorship, Yahoo!
Aug, 28 2011
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Ah, so if you're coming across this page, you've probably discovered that in the past couple days China's GFW has completely blocked the term "Facebook" from many search engines. Google is a given. Anything like "access Facebook" "unblock Facebook" or even just the word "Facebook" gets you a time-out message, and even after restarting Firefox, clearing your cookies and cache, and flushing your DNS, you're banned from Google search until China sees fit. It really is a "Time Out".  Even Yahoo and Bing are acting up, and not giving all the results, or also timing out after several searches for the flagged keyword.


The silly thing is that you can search the term "Face Book" or even "Access Face Book in China" (Face_Book with a space).  Does that make sense? No.  So in the future, searches for the infamous social networking site will have to be shorted to FB or Face Book to get the latest news on how to unblock them – that is, unless you've got  a web based proxy or a virtual private network connection.  I've been over it a million times here before, so I'll just leave you to the side bar where you can check out different operating systems, smart phones, and compare prices and features.

 

Top Five VPNs in China

Best web based proxy in China


 

 

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Access FB in China

August 28th, 2011 Posted in Access Facebook, China, Gmail and Google, New Blocks
Aug, 28 2011
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Why another post on "access FB in China?" Well it seems that the term "Facebook" has been temporarily (or permanently) banned from Google search.  In the past three days I've lost over 400 views on my site.  I went from about 1,000 a day to just over 500 in the span of three days. What a bummer. It could be something else, but I noticed to day that the word Facebook made my Google searches automatically time out and get banned from Google searches.  So now I may have to use the term "access FB in China" or "unblock FB in China", because that seems to not set off any red flags.


Anyway, you can see on the right hand side that I've got some VPN reviews and comparisons there – you can check them out, or read up on the home page about web based proxies VS VPNs

Top Five VPNs in China

Best web based proxy in China

 

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Access Facebook in China Free Trial

July 7th, 2011 Posted in Access Facebook, Securitales
Jul, 07 2011
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facebook in china freeI won't drag this out. Everyone's looking for free stuff these days. Well, here you go. Securitales has got free trials going. They're not a VPN, but they do allow you to access Facebook in China.  They work pretty well I think. For laptops, I still prefer using a VPN, but for mobile devices like iPhone and iPad, this is a great choice, especially because PPTP and L2TP VPNs are blocked.


Here's the link

When you get to the Securitales page, the free trial is right under the sign up form


Securitales


 

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Access Facebook in China on iPad

July 7th, 2011 Posted in Access Facebook, China, iPad, Reviews, Securitales, Web Based Service
Jul, 07 2011
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ipad in chinaI've got to write a follow up article on some of the recent posts I've been making, because I suddenly became aware a few days ago that it's still possible to access Facebook in China on iPad.  I know, I know, after all my posts talking about how L2TP and PPTP VPNs were blocked because of the stuff that was going on in Egypt, and after all the stuff I wrote about how mobile devices like iPad couldn't access blocked sites without jailbreaking the iPad and messing up your warranty, I've got to go back and change what I said.  It is completely possible to access Facebook in China on iPad – all you need is a web based service to help you bypass Internet censorship.

I got an email from a company called Securitales the other day.  I had seen their advertisements around, and to be honest, they never really caught my eye.  I didn't really know what they were, but I was happy with my VPN, so I didn't look into it so much.

However, when they contacted me about featuring them on the site, it came to my attention that their service was a bit different from other services I had tried.  They're a web based service.  This is now the second time I've used this term – and it's exactly what it sounds like.  It's called a web based service because their method of unblocking sites in China does not involve downloading or installing anything on your computer.  It is accessible through any device that can connect to the Internet because there are no changes made to the device that you're using. It's just like accessing a website, or using a special browser window.  This is why you can even access Facebook in China on iPad.

facebook in chinaUnlike PPTP and L2TP VPN protocols which are blocked and don't work in most of China, Securitales will send you a secure link to your inbox, which means you can access their secure browser anywhere, anytime, even if their site is blocked.  They've even got a FREE TRIAL, (if you click the link, the free trial option is right below the sign-up form) which is amazing these days – most VPNs don't even offer that.  Once you access the link, type in your username and password, and type the URL of the blocked site into the secure browser area.  You'll notice that it's using HTTPS, not HTTP.

I was pleasantly surprised at the speed of Securitales.  Like I said, I had seen their service advertised around before and didn't think much of it.  But don't let their lack of flash and strange name (sounds like the name of a Pixar/Disney movie doesn't it?) fool you.  They're pretty much on par with most VPN companies.

A disadvantage of using a web based service is that you've got to type the URL you want to visit into the designated area in order for the site to be unblocked. I'm still getting used to it and I frequently switch back to my normal browser only to be blocked from the site, and then I've got to go back and retype the URL. Not a big deal, but slightly inconvenient.  For users that want to access Facebook in China on iPad however, you haven't really got a choice, and something is better than nothing.  This is probably just one of those things that you get used to.

Securitales will also work on your iPhone and Android devices.  In a nutshell, for mobile users in China, its a very cool service to have.

 Securitales Website

Remember, they've got a FREE TRIAL

 

 

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