How to Fix "Your Connection Is Not Private" Error and Access Blocked Websites in Chrome

September 12, 2026

"Your Connection is Not Private" or "Your Connection Is Not Private" is a warning that appears when you visit certain websites, indicating that the connection or network you are using is not completely secure. This usually happens because of the use of a proxy or VPN, especially if they are used too frequently.

In simple terms, when you use a proxy or VPN, the IP address used by your browser will change according to the IP address provided by that service. In some cases, the IP address and settings such as the hosts file may be detected as unusual by the website's security system, causing the "Your Connection is Not Private" warning to appear.

The explanation may be quite technical, but the main point is this: using a proxy or VPN can cause your connection to be considered unsafe by the website, so access to the site may be restricted or a security warning may be displayed.

To get around this, you can click the "Advanced" button or "Advanced", then select the option "Proceed to reddit(dot)com (not safe)" or "Proceed to reddit(dot)com (not safe)". If this option does not appear, you can simply continue with the next tutorial step.

However, keep in mind that when you continue accessing a website through an unsafe connection, there are security risks that you should understand, your data may be more vulnerable to attacks, including attacks from hackers or malware.

If, after following this step, you are instead redirected to a page, it means that the website has indeed been blocked by the government or that the IP address you are using is no longer accepted by the website. So, is there a way to access it again? Of course, there is. The steps will be explained below, so make sure you follow them carefully.

Tutorial:

First, make sure you are using Google Chrome as your default browser (as this tutorial heavily relies on Google Chrome).
After that, open the extension's website [Here].
On the website, click the "Add to Chrome" button, a pop-up box will then appear, and you will see an "Add Extension" button in the pop-up box.
Now, wait until the extension installation process is complete.
Once the installation is complete, you should see the extension's logo icon.
Before using the extension, click the puzzle icon that i have highlighted here.
After that, click the pin icon next to the extension you have just installed.
The extension should now appear on your Google Chrome toolbar.
Now, click the extension, and you will see several features provided by it.
Here, click the checkbox labeled "I have read and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy".
After that, click the "Continue" button directly below it.
Wait a few seconds, and then you should be taken to the VPN program.
After that, you will see several country flags, click one of the available flags, and then you should see the capital city of the country you selected.
Next, click the large "Connect" button.
Once you have done that, wait a few seconds, if the connection is successful, you should see a green dot indicator along with the "Connected" text in the upper-right corner of the extension.
You should now be able to access the website that previously showed the "Your Connection is Not Private" warning.
Oh yeah, kalau kamu sudah selesai memakainya, kamu hanya perlu membuka ekstensi programnya, kemudian klik tombol "Disconnected" paling bawah.

Conclusion

Well, of course, you should not keep it enabled for too long. Once you are finished using it, you should immediately turn off the VPN by clicking the VPN extension and then clicking the carrot icon again to disable it.

Actually, accessing websites that have been blocked by the government is prohibited, these websites are usually blocked because they contain certain types of content, however, in some cases, there are also websites that are actually useful for finding additional information.