How to unblock Gmail with a VPN

You might not be able to access Gmail because you are connecting from a country that blocks or censors Gmail. Your local network, such as at school or work, might restrict access to Gmail to preserve bandwidth and discourage distractions.

Since you probably access Gmail from multiple devices (browsers, smartphones, and tablets), you’ll want a VPN that works on anything. ExpressVPN has easy-to-use apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and routers, as well as configurations for other devices.

Using a VPN is perfectly legitimate—millions of people around the world access the internet via a VPN every day. VPN networks are used by companies to keep sensitive business data secure, and consumers use VPNs all the time to access censored sites like Facebook, and even to enhance their online gaming experience.

Learn more about why a VPN is safer and more reliable than free proxy servers.

Yes! A VPN allows you to access Gmail from anywhere in the world. If you’re traveling to a country where you think a site might be blocked, sign up to ExpressVPN before you leave to ensure you can get onto all your social media and messaging apps wherever you are.

Follow these simple steps:

• Subscribe to ExpressVPN

• Download the app on your device

• Connect to ExpressVPN and select a country where Gmail isn’t blocked

• Go to Gmail and check your emails

Sure can! With a VPN, you can access Gmail without having to worry about your school’s internet restrictions. Simply connect to a secure ExpressVPN server in a location where Gmail is available, and you’ll instantly have access.

Learn more about using ExpressVPN at school.

Absolutely. ExpressVPN is the perfect workaround when Gmail is blocked at your office. Just connect to a VPN server location where Gmail is available, and you’ll regain access.

A proxy server may let you access Gmail if it’s blocked in your country or on your school or office network, but proxies don’t offer the privacy and security benefits of a VPN. Free proxies are often choked with traffic and may disappear or stop working without warning (even in the middle of an email). Worse, free proxies have been known to recoup their costs by harvesting and selling your data. Think twice before trusting one with your private communications.

No worries. The ExpressVPN Support Team is available around the clock to help you via live chat or email.

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Yes. A VPN can unblock Gmail while you travel anywhere in the world! If you sign up for a VPN before your travels, you’ll be able to defeat censorship wherever you are.

Once you’ve got ExpressVPN, you can also have full access to sites and services like Spotify, Facebook, and Twitter.

Gmail is available on a wide range of devices, including:

• Smartphones and tablets, including iOS and Android

• Computers, including Mac, Windows, and Linux

• Smart TVs, including Android TV

ExpressVPN has easy-to-use apps for many of these devices and covers up to eight devices simultaneously with a single subscription. But even if your device cannot install ExpressVPN directly, you can still enjoy full VPN benefits by connecting it to a router running ExpressVPN.