Unblock Wikipedia anywhere with a VPN
Can't access Wikipedia where you are? ExpressVPN is the best VPN for Wikipedia, helping you get around network restrictions so you can browse all you want.
Here's how you can use a VPN proxy server to access the world’s biggest open-source content library.
How to unblock Wikipedia with a VPN
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Connect to a VPN location anywhere Wikipedia is not censored.
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Enjoy free, unrestricted access to Wikipedia.
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Why is Wikipedia blocked?
Wikipedia is home to the biggest open-source database on the planet. With more than 40 million articles in 303 languages and counting, it’s the world’s go-to destination for information.
Unfortunately, some countries censor some or all of Wikipedia. This might be because the government deems the content “offensive,” or it just wants to restrict access to free information.
If you’re in a place where Wikipedia is censored, use a VPN to regain access.
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Why use a VPN to access Wikipedia?
There are a number of ways to unblock Wikipedia, but a VPN is by far the fastest, easiest, and most secure. Some “proxy servers” may offer to give you a new IP address for free, but the connection they offer is often slow and unprotected. ExpressVPN hides your IP address and encrypts your traffic so you can access Wikipedia and the rest of the free internet with privacy and security.
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How does a VPN unblock Wikipedia?
When you connect to a VPN network, you create a secure tunnel between your computer and whatever websites you visit online. Your true IP address is hidden and replaced with that of a secure VPN server in a location you choose.
Using a VPN lets you appear to be anywhere you want—thereby giving you access to websites like Wikipedia, even when they’re blocked.
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