Bing is a search engine which was developed in 2009 by Microsoft. It was first called Live Search. It is a comprehensive search platform with 3% of the global search engine market share but rising each year. Though Bing is designed to be used by people from all over the world, some users might be blocked from accessing it. In this guide, you’ll learn how to unblock Bing with a proxy.
How to Unblock Bing in 4 Easy Steps
To unblock Bing, you can follow these four easy steps:
Step 1: Choose a Proxy Provider
If you have been banned from accessing Bing, you might not be able to use the platform without a proxy. When choosing a proxy, make sure you choose one from credible sources like Webshare. Webshare is a proxy provider that allows you to access as many as 10 proxies without paying any fees. You won’t even have to connect your card to the platform. All you need to do is create an account to get access to the free proxies on your dashboard. You’ll also have access to some premium features.
Step 2: Setup the Proxy
After creating a Webshare account and gaining access to your proxies, you can set them up by following these steps:
- Chrome: Setting up your Webshare proxy on Chrome is a great way to access the proxy’s features seamlessly when browsing. This is because you get to use an extension. Go to the Chrome Web Store and search ‘Webshare Proxy Extension’, then click on the ‘Add to Chome’ button. Then wait for the extension to download.
As soon as you have installed your Webshare extension, it’s now time to set it up. The first step is to select the Webshare icon and enter your login details. This will take you straight to your dashboard. Once there, select the proxy you want to use and save your settings. Make sure you select a proxy that will work well with Bing. You will now be able to connect to your proxy.
- Firefox: If you use Firefox, instead, you can still use a proxy on the Website. As with Chrome, to use a proxy on Firefox, you need to download a Webshare extension. But to use this, you need FoxyProxy, Firefox’s proxy management tool. You can download FoxyProxy from the Firefox Add-ons page. Search FoxyProxy Standard Extension and then click Add. When the extension has been installed, open it and click on ‘Options’ to go to its settings. There, you can navigate to Proxies, select the Add button and input the details of your Webshare proxy. All the necessary details of your proxy will be available on your Webshare dashboard. After entering the details, click Save.
- Mac: If you have a Mac system, you can connect your proxy directly to it. First, open the ‘Proxy List’ page on your Webshare dashboard and take note of your proxy IP, port number, username, and password. Then, select a proxy type (the options are HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5) and then configure it following the unique steps for that particular proxy type.
- iOS: If you want to set up a proxy on your iPhone, you need to connect to a Wi-FI network. This is because you cannot use a proxy server on a mobile network. Go to your iPhone’s Wi-Fi settings, connect to your selected Wi-Fi network, and then open the network’s settings to configure your proxy. On this page, select ‘Manual configuration’ and enter your proxy details.
Step 3: Connect to Proxy
To start using your proxy, you need to connect to it. To connect to your proxy network on Chrome, simply click ‘Connect’ after selecting the Webshare extension icon. On Firefox, all you need to do is go back to the FoxyProxy main page after clicking Save on the settings page. Here, select your proxy and you’ll be connected immediately.
If you set up your proxy directly on your Mac system, to connect to it, simply go to the Proxies tab and click ‘Apply’. This works for any proxy type. Finally, for iOS, click ‘Save’ after providing your proxy details. This should automatically connect you to your proxy server.
Step 4: Access Bing
With your proxy connected, you can now access Bing without restrictions
Why Have I Been Blocked from Bing?
You can be blocked from accessing Bing for many different reasons. Some of these reasons include:
Your IP Has Been Banned
If your IP address has been banned, you won’t be able to access Bing. Your IP address might be banned because of suspicious or unusual activity.
Your Account Has Been Banned
You can also be restricted from accessing Bing because your account has been banned. There are several reasons why Bing might issue a ban on your account. If you post violent, hateful, or sexually explicit content, or if you share child exploitation content, Bing might put a ban on your account. Also, repeatedly violating Bing’s terms of service, such as engaging in spam or abusive behaviour, you might also have your account suspended, making it impossible to access Bing without a proxy.
Technical Issues
Your access to Bing might also be restricted for a number of technical issues such as using an outdated browser version which does not have adequate security features, missing the required cookies or JavaScript, or trying to access Bing with incompatible browser settings.
Network Issues
If you have some network issues, you might also find it difficult to use Bing. For example, if you use a VPN or proxy that Bing has flagged as suspicious, your access to the platform might be restricted. A network firewall or issues with your internet service provider might also block your access to Bing.
Parental Control
You might also find it difficult to access Bing if your device has a parental control setting that blocks access to certain content on Bing.
What is a Proxy Server for Bing?
A proxy server works by acting as a middleman between your device and the internet. When you try to access a website or page on the internet, what you’re doing is sending a request to the site through your IP address. If your request is granted, you will be able to view the website without restrictions. The same way, if your request is denied, you can’t view the website. A proxy works by intercepting your request and, instead of sending it directly to the site, it redirects it through its own server, so that the website receives the request from the proxy’s IP address. In other words, the proxy masks your IP address, making it possible for you to access the website even if your own IP address has been blocked.
There are different types of proxies, such as the forward proxy, transparent proxy, and anonymous proxy. When you use a proxy, you can easily access platforms like Bing. It also ensures that you are protected against cyber threats. A proxy also saves your frequently accessed web pages, so as to make your browsing faster. Schools and organizations can also use proxies to regulate and filter web traffic.
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