If standard mirrors are unstable, use a web-based proxy.
Sometimes, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) blocks the website by restricting DNS resolution. Switching to public DNS servers like Google DNS (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) can bypass this.
| Proxy URL | Bypasses Most Blocks? | HTTPS Support | Pop-ups? | |-----------|----------------------|---------------|----------| | hide.me | ✅ Yes | Yes | None | | CroxyProxy | ✅ Yes (JavaScript support) | Yes | Minimal | | ProxySite | ⚠️ Sometimes flagged | Yes | Few | | Blockaway | ✅ Excellent | Yes | None |
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For technically inclined users, editing the local Hosts file can bypass DNS blocks by directly mapping a domain name to an IP address. This approach is permanent and doesn't require running any additional software.
Another privacy-focused free option with a generous monthly data cap.
Paste https://archiveofourown.org into the text box on the left.