How to unblock Facebook at school or at your workplace

Far being from us to encourage addictions of any kind, but let’s face it: we are kind of addicted to social media. We check our Facebook, Instagram, etc. accounts on daily basis and we don’t like it when we are cut out of the loop.

School and work breaks are always more fun when we check our Facebook to get up to speed with whatever is new. Unfortunately, a lot of schools and companies now restrict the access to social media platforms such as Facebook, because they consider them distractions that have to be eliminated. They use network firewalls to block Facebook access from their computers/devices. The good news though is that there’s a way around it and we’re going to walk you through it.

We are in no way encouraging an unproductive behavior; productivity is very important, whether you are in school or at work. But if all you want is to make your lunch break more interesting and you know your limits, we believe that online freedom is just as important.

One of the easiest way to avoid this social media censorship, if you don’t want to use the mobile version of the websites, is to use a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are a great way to making your browsing experience safer, to maintain privacy and to help you access restricted content.

VPNs work by encrypting your online data and making you look like you are located somewhere else than you really are, depending on the location of your VPN server. All major VPN providers have up to thousands of servers you can connect to remotely, and they are located everywhere in the world. Among others, a VPN can easily solve the Facebook/social media problem and can unblock it for you. It can also do a lot more. Find out about other benefits of using a VPN.

How to choose the best VPN for unblocking Facebook

The process itself of getting access to a restricted Facebook page is very straightforward. You just sign up for a VPN, you install it on the device, you log in and you connect to a server. Then you go to your Facebook login page, input your details and you’re all set. What is more important is to choose the best VPN for that purpose and on that note, there are several aspects to consider:

• Make sure your VPN of choice offers unlimited bandwidth, because you’ll need it. If you want to share videos, large photos or watch certain videos from your Facebook account, you’re going to burn does MB pretty quick
• Choose a VPN that is compatible with the device from which you want to access Facebook. Most VPNs support/have apps for different operating systems, such as macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux. Also, if you know you’re going to use more than just 1 device to access your Facebook account, opt for a provider that offers more simultaneous connections per account. Most VPNs offer at least 3 or 5 connections
• Another aspect to consider is speed. Your VPN should be fast enough so that you won’t have problems and deal with that annoying buffering every time you want to watch something. A useful tip is to connect to a server that is close to your actual location. The closer the server, the higher the speed

Best 3 VPNs for unblocking Facebook  

If you want to make sure your VPN meets all the above conditions, your safest bet is to go with a reputable VPN provider in general. Here are our recommendations:

NordVPN. NordVPN is always among the best VPNs you can sign up for, regardless of your needs. It has a huge number of servers spread all over the world, it can unlock not just Facebook but also geo-restricted content such as streaming websites (Netflix, Hulu, etc.), it is secure and user-friendly. It allows up to 6 simultaneous connections. Read our NordVPN review.

ExpressVPN. ExpressVPN is just as competitive as NordVPN. It has over 1,500 servers in 94 countries worldwide, it is fast and user-friendly. Its only downside is that it only supports 3 simultaneous connections (which is decent, but below the average of 5). Read our ExpressVPN review.

CyberGhost. CyberGhost is also a great VPN to consider. It comes with unlimited bandwidth, high speeds and it is serious when it comes to protecting your privacy. It allows up to 5 simultaneous connections. Read our CyberGhost review.