— Access desired content outside of work/school hours using your own device and non-managed internet connection (e.g., mobile data or home Wi-Fi).
: For those with administrative access, policies can be modified directly on the FortiGate unit. This can involve changing the filtering rules or adding an exception for specific users or IP addresses. — Access desired content outside of work/school hours
The most reliable "low-tech" bypass is switching to a different network entirely by using your phone's cellular data. Administrator & Technical Fixes The most reliable "low-tech" bypass is switching to
Sites like ProxySite or Whoer fetch content on your behalf. However, many popular proxy URLs are already known and blocked by Fortinet's databases. : Try using the site's IP address instead
: Try using the site's IP address instead of its domain name, or view a Google Cached version of the page. For Administrators Troubleshooting Blocks
Navigate to Security Profiles > Web Filter in the FortiGate interface.
Common reasons for legitimate blocks: