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Social networking site Bebo is the second-largest social networking site in the UK, and the third-largest in the world. To keep students from wasting time during the school day, many school districts block access to social networking sites, including Bebo. To learn a few tricks about how to get on Bebo at school, read on!
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Social networking site Bebo is the second-largest social networking site in the UK, and the third-largest in the world. To keep students from wasting time during the school day, many school districts block access to social networking sites, including Bebo. To learn a few tricks about how to get on Bebo at school, read on!
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Introduction
- Nothing is guaranteed when trying to get onto a social networking site like Bebo from the classroom, as many schools have very good firewalls to block sites they deem inappropriate. You may need to try several different ways before finding one that works, and by the time you get through, your study period may be over. However, it may be worth a try if you really need to log on.
Step 1: Alter the URL
- There are two quick ways you should try first. If they work, you're in. In both cases, you'll be altering the URL you type in to access the site.
- The usual URL for Bebo is http://www.bebo.com/. Change it to https://www.bebo.com/. The addition of the s, indicating that it is a secure site, may be enough to bypass the firewall.
- You can also avoid the URL entirely by typing the IP address in place of the URL. This will take some preparation, as you'll need to get the IP address from an unblocked computer before you try this at school. These sites can help you get the Bebo IP address:
- Whatismyipaddress.com
- Hostip.com
- Geobytes.com
Step 2: Use a Bebo Tunneling Site
- Some schools block tunneling sites, as well, but others still let them through. If the tunneling sites are blocked, you can use them as an intermediary to access Bebo. You can find a list of tunneling sites online by searching for "Bebo Tunnel."
Step 3: Get In with a Bebo Proxy
- Proxies can be used to bypass the firewall, but you'll need to try several, as they change frequently. A proxy that works one day may be blocked the next. Spend some time searching for "Bebo Proxy" from an unblocked computer, and print off all that you find.
Conclusion
- Your school may have successfully blocked all these methods for getting through their firewall, in which case you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that at least you tried. Most of your friends are probably blocked during the school day as well. You'll need to compare notes when you get home to an unblocked computer!
