How To Unblock Reddit (No VPN Needed)
When I moved to Indonesia, I found many websites blocked by either the government or ISP providers. However; there are a few solutions to this. One solution is to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) which tunnels you through another network in another location in the world. This not only allows you to access the sites you want but also masks what you are browsing from your ISP provider.
In the image below, you’ll see that remote users can connect to their head office or regional office VPNs.
There are a few VPN options out there that are reputable and fast such as ExpressVPN or TunnelBear. Free pricing tiers exist but keep in mind that your data usage or speed may be limited. You’ll be paying around $5–10 USD or 70,000 to 150,000 Rupiah a month for a quality one which is unlimited.
Now if VPN isn’t an option and you want a solution that’s just as fast, you can try accessing alternative IP addresses if your ISP hasn’t blocked them. So far in Indonesia, I have found Reddit working flawlessly. This method is to edit the hosts file.
When you access a site, you’re contacting the Domain Name System (DNS) server to request for the IP address…
