Many websites actively block Tor exit nodes, which means browsing with Tor Browser, Tails, or Whonix will get you a blank page or an access denied error on a growing number of sites. There are three ways around this, ranging from free to more involved.

Option 1: Web Proxy (Free, least effort)

The simplest solution is to use a web proxy. Search Google for "web proxy" and you will find a list of them. You paste the URL into the proxy and it fetches the page on your behalf from a non-Tor IP. The downside is reliability. They do not work for every site and quality varies.

Option 2: VPN (Around $2-$10, moderate effort)

A VPN routes your traffic through a non-Tor IP and is a better option than a web proxy. Web proxies tend to be very slow and many websites break on them entirely. You can buy cheap VPN subscriptions on darknet markets (DNMs) or on sites like plati.market, or buy directly from the provider. Be aware that some VPNs only work via their desktop app, some only via a browser extension, and some work in both. You will need to test. I have tested and found that Mullvad works on desktop and NordVPN works via browser extension. Also keep in mind that Tor only handles TCP traffic, so VPN features that rely on UDP will not function inside Tails or Whonix.

Option 3: VPS with Remote Desktop ($30-$70/month, ultimate solution)

The most thorough solution is to rent a VPS and remote desktop into it from inside Tails or Whonix. Products from companies like DataDome do not rely solely on IP addresses. They can detect Tor-like behavior and fingerprint your browser, environment, and network artifacts, which means even a VPN inside Tails or Whonix may not be enough. A VPS with a fresh environment defeats all of these checks. For even fewer detections, you can install a residential proxy or dedicated proxy on the VPS. It is the most expensive option but the only one that works against the most aggressive anti-bot and anti-Tor systems.

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