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• Steps
• Method 1 of 5: By resetting your mobile device
• Method 2 of 5: Using a VPN
• Method 3 of 5: Using a proxy server
• Method 4 of 5: Using an Administrator Account on Windows 8/10
• Method 5 of 5: Using an administrator account in Windows 7 and older versions
• Tips
• Warnings

Parental controls often block certain web pages. We recommend that you talk to your parents about how to disable parental controls, but there are methods to bypass such controls. This can be done on phones and computers using virtual private networks (VPNs), an administrator account, and a reset of mobile devices.

Steps

Method 1 of 5: By resetting your mobile device

1. 1 Prepare your smartphone for a factory reset. This is the most effective way to disable parental controls on your phone. Make sure you have a USB cable and a computer.
2. 2 Update iTunes (if necessary). If an update is available for iTunes, a warning will appear on the screen (when you launch iTunes); in this case, click "Update".
3. 3 Back up the files you want. When you reset your smartphone, all information will be deleted, so copy important files to your computer or cloud storage. Connect your phone to your computer and start backup; Typically, most phones and tablets are automatically backed up when connected to a computer.
   • On iPhone, open iTunes, right-click the device icon in the Devices pane, and select Backup. Make sure iCloud is turned off; otherwise, you will not be able to create a backup in iTunes.
   • On your Android device, launch the Settings app, then tap Personal> Backup & reset> Back up data> Back up.
4. 4 Check the status of the backup. Make sure you have copied the files, photos and contacts you want. Note the date of the last backup in iTunes (iPhone) or Google dashboard (Android).
5. 5 Reset your phone settings. To do this, follow the instructions on the screen. Select your phone under Devices in iTunes, click Recover in the summary pane, and then click Recover in the pop-up window.
   • On your Android device, launch the Settings app, then tap Personal> Backup & reset> Factory data reset> Reset settings, enter the verification code, and then tap Erase everything.
6. 6 Restore the files from the backup. When the settings are reset to factory defaults, set up the device as new. In iTunes, click File> Devices> Restore from Backup; find the created backup and select it as a restore point.
   • On an Android device, sign in to your Google account to access your backups.
7. 7 Make sure parental controls are turned off. Try opening a web page that has been blocked - it will most likely load now.

Method 2 of 5: Using a VPN

1. 1 Open any search engine. As a rule, even if parental controls are turned on, you can open Yandex, Google or Bing.
2. 2 Enter the search term "free VPN software" (without the quotes). A virtual private network (VPN) is designed to hide your computer's real location and helps bypass parental controls. VPNs are typically used by users who want to browse the web securely or privately.
   • Look for VPN software with a free trial like TunnelBear or VyperVpn.
3. 3 Download VPN software. When you find VPN software with a free trial, download it from the developer's site.
   • We recommend downloading files only from trusted sites; otherwise, you risk infecting your computer with virus (s).
4. 4 Activate VPN. Some programs require you to provide some data, for example, your current geographic location, but most programs will automatically read the system information and start working.
5. 5 Make sure parental controls are turned off. Try opening a web page that has been blocked - it will most likely load now.

Method 3 of 5: Using a proxy server

1. 1 Open any search engine. As a rule, even if parental controls are turned on, you can open Yandex, Google or Bing.
2. 2 Enter the search term "proxy server". A proxy server works like this: traffic from your computer goes through this server, thereby hiding the real IP address of your computer.
   • Over time, any proxy server is blocked, but new servers appear in its place, so finding a proxy server will not be difficult.
   • A proxy server redirects your traffic to an overseas server, so your internet connection speed is likely to drop. To slow down the speed too much, select a server located in the nearest country.
3. 3 Enter the webpage address. The proxy server site displays a text box where you enter the address of the web page you want to open.
   • Many proxies will redirect you to a different search bar to make your browsing easier.
4. 4 Make sure parental controls are turned off. Try opening a web page that has been blocked - it will most likely load now.
   • You will have to find a new proxy at some point, as the selected server will likely be blocked.

Method 4 of 5: Using an Administrator Account on Windows 8/10

1. 1 Open a command prompt. Open the Start menu, click All Apps, navigate to the Windows System folder, and then right-click Command Prompt. Select "Advanced" from the menu and click "Run as administrator". A command prompt will open where you can activate the administrator account.
2. 2 Activate the administrator account. In the Command Prompt window, enter: net user administrator / active: yes. Now press ↵ Enter.
3. 3 Reboot your computer. From the Start menu, click Power> Restart. When the computer restarts, the login screen is displayed.
4. 4 Open an administrator account. The screen will display two accounts: yours and the administrator. Click on the administrator account to open it.
   • By default, the administrator account is not password protected.
5. 5 Disable parental controls. Open the Control Panel; to do this, enter "Control Panel" in the search bar, and then click on "Control Panel" in the search results. Now click on User Accounts> Parental Controls, click on your account, and then move the slider next to Parental Controls to Off.
6. 6 Make sure parental controls are turned off. Try opening a web page that has been blocked - it will most likely load now.

Method 5 of 5: Using an administrator account in Windows 7 and older versions

1. 1 Reboot your computer. Open the Start menu and then click Power> Restart.
2. 2 Boot your computer in Safe Mode. When the computer goes to restart, hold down the F8 - click on it before the Windows logo appears on the screen. Hold this key until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen.
3. 3 Go to Safe Mode. In the "Advanced Boot Options" menu using the key ↓ select "Safe Mode". Now press ↵ Enter.
4. 4 Open an administrator account. The screen will display two accounts: yours and the administrator. Click on the administrator account to open it. The administrator account grants access to all system processes and is not password protected by default.
5. 5 Disable parental controls. Open Control Panel, click User Accounts> Parental Controls, click your account, and then move the slider next to Parental Controls to Off.
6. 6 Make sure parental controls are turned off. Try opening a web page that has been blocked - it will most likely load now.

Tips

• We recommend using browsers like Tor (like any other browser) with caution, although they can open almost any blocked site.
• The administrator account method is applicable only on Windows computers. On Mac computers, use VPNs and proxies.

Warnings

• Before you open any downloaded file, scan it with antivirus and antispyware for malicious codes.
• Do not use the method with an administrator account on someone else's computer (corporate, school, etc.). Otherwise, your actions will be considered hacking, which is illegal.
• Do not share personal information when using a proxy server or VPN. Most proxy servers are poorly protected from hackers or viruses.