How to set up and connect a public proxy in Yandex browser

How to distinguish a blocked resource

On the Internet, in addition to sites with imposed restrictions, there are remote pages that are also impossible to access. Many people confuse reluctance to boot with access restrictions, when in fact this is not the case.

When you follow a link to a blocked site, you will be automatically redirected to a special page that provides information regarding the reason for imposing restrictions on the web resource. In rare cases, blocking occurs accidentally; a striking example of this is the recent fight against the Telegram messenger, which led to the restriction of innocent services in Russia.

Residents of Crimea also faced a similar situation, having overnight lost access to Google Play and the Adobe Flash update in 2020 due to the imposition of sanctions.

Important! Anonymizers are also suitable for users from Ukraine to bypass blocking of social networks.

How to check VPN connection

In order to check the reliability of the connection, you should use an IP address checking service, for example 2ip.ru. Using the link https://2ip.ru/privacy/ you can check for DNS or IP leaks.

Advice You should not install more than one extension - they take up RAM and may conflict with each other.

Yandex for mobile devices

Yandex browser is the only one that allows you to fully use add-ons on smartphones. We have already written about this in more detail on our website. Although the functionality of the extensions is very limited, and some servers may not work or greatly slow down the connection speed, this method of connecting to a VPN still has its own audience. To access a torrent tracker in one click or watch a blocked broadcast, you don’t need to look for hacked or free versions of full-fledged clients. The functionality of the add-ons will be sufficient.

If you want to consider other VPN services, we have prepared the top 3 VPNs

How to install frigate

The plugin quickly gained popularity and began to appear on all current web browsers, including Yandex.Browser. There are several ways to install it.

Method 1: Google Extension Store

The Yandex browser is built on the Chromium engine, which is often backward compatible, allowing it to use extensions written for Google Chrome.

• Launch Yandex.Browser.
• Visit the official Google extension store https://chrome.google.com/webstore/.
• Once on the main page of the service, pay attention to the search bar located at the top left.
• Enter the name of the plugin “friGate” into it and start the search by pressing “Enter”.
• Two addons with a similar name will appear, select “friGate3 proxy helper”.
• Click the big blue button that says “Install.”
• Allow the extension to use your browser data for proxy purposes.
• Wait until the installation process completes.

Method 2: official website

This option is practically no different from what is presented above, but significantly saves time by eliminating the need to work with the search bar installed in the extension store.

• Go to the website https://fri-gate.org/ru/.
• Select "freeGate 3 for advanced users".
• You will be redirected to the Google extension store.
• Install the plugin as described in the instructions above.

Note! There is a special version created for users from Ukraine. All Russian sites that were banned due to government sanctions have been added there.

How to bypass site blocking in Yandex Browser

Today we’ll look at bypassing Yandex Browser website blocking by installing extensions, changing DNS and changing the real address. The most popular solutions are given.

Method 1: Install the friGate CDN extension

The addition will allow you to increase the speed of access to the site using redirection through a proxy server. Consider the following steps:

1. Visit the program installation page.
2. A window will open asking you to confirm the installation.

3. Once the process is complete, a triangular-shaped icon (with an onion inside) will appear at the top right. Click on it with the right mouse button.
4. In the window that opens, you will need to select Settings.
5. Come up with a name to add your unloved sites there, then click Add to list.
6. After entering your fictitious name, click on it.
7. The domain line must be filled in with the address of the blocked site, then click “Add site.”

Thus, the site will now be accessible. Please note that you can add any number of Internet pages.

Method 2: Using Turbo mode in Yandex Browser

Using Turbo allows you to connect faster when the connection is low, but no one has explained how to bypass the site blocking. It turns out that such a function is present here. Let's take a closer look at the usage steps:

1. Open the menu located at the top in the form of three stripes located on top of each other.
2. In the window that opens, click Enable turbo. Now blocked sites are available to you.
3. The default settings include the option “Automatically enable on slow connection”. In this case, you need to change it to the “Always on” mode.
4. Now to activate you just need to find the blocked site and click on the rocket icon on top.

Method 3: Installing the popular Hola

The disadvantage of this plugin is the need to manually enter the VPN country. In addition, the extension disrupts the layout of blocked sites, making the text difficult to read. It is worth noting that publishers agreed on the usefulness of viewing media content in this way.

So, let's follow the steps below:

1. Open a web browser. Go to the "Extensions" section.
2. You are taken to the Chrome online store. Enter the phrase “Hola Unlimited Free VPN” into the search bar. Start installing the software.
3. When moving, Hola will begin to offer a choice of location. Choose Russia or USA.

Method 4: Using DNS

Every time you click on the links, the computer makes a request for your real Internet address. After changing the address, the PC will begin to request it from Google, thereby bypassing the blocking. Let's look at the following manipulations together to resolve the problem:

1. Click the Start button, after which you will need to find the Control Panel.
2. Let's find the Network and Internet section.
3. The list that opens contains a number of functions. We will need to find “Network and Sharing Center” from here.
4. The side menu should contain a subsection for changing adapter parameters (versions of Windows 7, vista, xp contain a slightly different option). Click the right mouse button. The pop-up window contains a Properties option.
5. Double-click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP.
6. Rewrite the fields (if they are written). Here you need to check the box next to the phrase “use the following DNS server addresses.” The preferred DNS field should contain the numbers 8.8.8.8, and the alternative server should contain 8.8.4.4. Click OK.

Conclusion

In addition to what was described above, I would like to talk about changing the browser. The Tor browser perfectly bypasses any blocking, allowing you to easily navigate pages of interest.

friGate settings

After installing the plugin, you will be greeted by a pre-configuration window where you can add addresses of sites that have been blocked and do not load normally. They are registered manually; for example, there are two links to different sites there at once.

Important! At the bottom of the page that appears is an explanation of how and what the plugin works with. Be sure to read it so that in the future there are no questions regarding access settings.

Once you have added all the addresses you are interested in, click the "Continue" button. A new window will appear with a list of links that will never be opened through the server. Search engines are taken as an example, since their processing of requests through third-party proxies, especially foreign ones, entails a failure in their work. Having dealt with this point, click “Continue” again.

The third step allows you to add a valid proxy yourself. The list that is posted in the addon has been checked by the developers and is valid, so it can be left unchanged.

Solution! If you don’t know where to get a proxy, just use any search engine and ask the appropriate request. Related explanations are also located at the bottom of the window.

When all settings are completed, the plugin can start working. Please note that some of the added proxy servers may eventually move to a new address or become unavailable for use, so update the list periodically. Another good tip is to save all the lists in a separate text document. Perhaps you decide to install friGate 3 on another device, and filling out the fields again will be too long.

To add a new proxy or make adjustments to previously created groups, do the following:

• Right-click on the addon shortcut.
• Select Options".
• The settings windows will reappear.
• Make your changes and click Save.
• Restart your web browser.

Turbo button

Few people know, but the browser has a special button that, in theory, increases page loading speed. But it can help bypass the blocking of some sites. How exactly this technology works is not entirely clear. But the fact remains: with the “Turbo” option enabled, it is possible to bypass the blocking. Experts explain this incident as follows. While the technology is working to increase page loading speed, information from the server is sent to Yandex servers, where it is processed. Page sizes, graphic components, and so on are reduced. And from the Yandex servers the information is sent to the user’s computer. This is why it is possible to bypass the RuNet blocking in Yandex. Browser". True, this thing doesn’t always work. To get a 100% result, it is better to use other options. For example, special extensions.

Using the Browsec extension

This is one of the most popular extensions that provide VPN to users. It helps to bypass Runet blocking in Yandex. Browser". The extension is installed from the Google Chrome store. The Yandex browser is an exact copy of Google’s brainchild. So there will definitely be no compatibility problems. To activate the VPN, after installation, simply click on the icon with the image of the extension in the toolbar. The add-on will immediately prompt you to select a country with the desired connection. The approximate connection speed will also be displayed there. It is better to choose the most stable servers. Currently, the list of servers includes countries such as the Netherlands, Singapore, England and the USA. This is how blocking is bypassed in Yandex. Browser" using the Browsec extension. However, let's consider other options.