For those addicted to the excitement of chatting with complete strangers around the world, getting banned from Omegle can be devastating. Bans can last up to 120 days and many people are often banned without cause. So is it possible to get unbanned on Omegle immediately? Thankfully, there are ways, and it can be done in less than 5 minutes.
As you probably know, Omegle has become a popular platform for interest-based networking with complete strangers.
For better or worse, Omegle has some very strict policies in place in order to keep it a safe and user-friendly environment.
Most of the time, these policies work.
Sometimes, however, their automated blocking software gets its wrong, resulting in users being unexpectedly banned from Omegle.
The Solution, in Short: Omegle bans users based on their IP address. The easiest way to get unbanned from Omegle, then, is to change your IP address using a software like ExpressVPN, a Virtual Private Network that hides your location and provides you with a new IP address. Just download ExpressVPN, connect, and you’ll be able to access Omegle again immediately.
That’s the short answer.
If you’d like to understand more about how Omegle bans users, how a VPN works to fix this, and other related questions, I encourage you to continue reading!
Like I said before, it really is a simple process. Getting connected will allow you to jump back into fun conversations with strangers very quickly.
Trouble Shooting Your VPN Connection
I’ve received plenty of feedback from people who use a VPN and still have trouble reconnecting to Omegle. Don’t worry…
…you’re not alone!
There are couple things you might need to do to troubleshoot your connection and make sure that you’re able to reconnect to Omegle after being blocked.
Here are a few things to try:
- Clear Your Browser Cookie History: Omegle leaves a cookie on your browser when you visit. Even if you have a new IP address via a VPN, they still know it’s you. You should start by clearing out all your cookies and browsing history.
- Use a Different Browser / Incognito Mode: Again, anything that Omegle can use to identify you will allow them to block you. This could mean trying to use a different internet browser or connecting with Incognito mode while you’re connected to the virtual private network.
- Use a Static IP Address: Many online services have a list of known VPN-related IP addresses and they actively block them. The solution here is to either use a static IP address or a dedicated IP address that you might need to pay extra for.
Make sure you close out your current Omegle session before you go through these trouble shooting steps.
Why Pay for a VPN to Unblock Omegle?
It’s worth noting that there are hundreds of VPNs on the market to choose from. Some part free and some are paid premium services.
So why pay for a VPN?
The truth is that most of the free VPNs share similar IP addresses that most services, including Omegle, Netflix, and others, have identified as being “VPN” or “proxy” addresses.
It’s much harder to find a good IP address with a free VPN. Even if you find one, it probably won’t last for long. Services like ExpressVPN, on the other hand, provide dynamic IP addresses that continuously change with each connection and help you remain anonymous.
If you’re serious about your privacy and internet security, having a VPN is more than just a way to get unbanned from Omegle. It’s also a means of securing yourself online.
Thankfully, ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money back guarantee. So if it doesn’t work to help you get unbanned from Omegle, you can easily get your money back.
Omegle Ban | Frequently Asked Questions
Now that we’ve walked through the step-by-step process to get unbanned from Omegle, I’d also like to address a number of the most frequently asked questions about Omegle and their bans.
Omegle uses a combination of human moderators and automated blocking software to ban those who break the website policies. These policies include having other users report you, using profane language, nudity, dropping conversations too often, or even playing music in the background. Not every ban is deserved, though, which is why it’s common for users to find ways to get unbanned from Omegle.
Omegle bans can last anywhere from a week to more than 4 months, depending on the violation. In some cases where nudity or racism are involved, Omegle can issue a lifetime ban from the platform.
Omegle might not open on your computer for one of two reasons: either you’ve been banned or the website has been geo-blocked. If you live in Saudi Arabia, China, or any other country that bans Omegle, you will be unable to access the website without a VPN like ExpressVPN. This is also true for private networks (schools, universities, etc.) that have banned Omegle.
Omegle bans based on a users IP address, which is a unique number assigned to each device that connects to the internet. One of the only ways to change your IP address is to connect through a virtual private network software like ExpressVPN.
Omegle wants its platform to be a safe and clean environment for users. An investigation by the BBC revealed that open, anonymous platforms like Omegle are a breeding ground for predators and sociopaths. Although imperfect, Omegle’s efforts to ban unwanted users is aimed at keeping the platform safe.
Because Omegle bans users based on their IP address, a virtual private network (VPN) such as ExpressVPN unbans you by changing your IP address, thereby making you look like a new users to the Omegle servers.
Final Thoughts | Banned from Omegle
If your IP was blocked, a VPN is the best and fastest way to get unbanned from Omegle. The service will change your IP address as you access a new VPN server.
And a VPN doesn’t just unblock Omegle. It also encrypts your internet traffic so your activities cannot be monitored by your ISP or hackers over an unsecured network.
It may sound complicated, but hopefully the step-by-step process showed that it isn’t. I recommend ExpressVPN, which is a simple app to download on your phone, computer or tablet. Once you connect, it runs seamlessly in the background.
Getting unbanned from Omegle is pretty easy. Just try not to break the website policies this time around, ok?!
Jodi says
I was banned and I have no idea why as this was my fist time on tonight.
Josh Summers says
I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you’re able to connect again soon!
Nathan says
Was baned cause I said n-word because of tourettes
._. says
i was banned and i got a vpn and changed my ip but im still banned. any ideas on why that could be? i got banned after some dude sent me my ip adress. its weird.
Rigter says
You were hardware banned probably
joeyjames says
I keep getting an error when trying to use norde vpn for omegel it works fine otherwise
xochitel says
for me it doesnt work at all , even if i change my vpn
lea says
i was *banned by another person
Claudiu says
me too, did you fix it?
og says
Was also confused, played around with the app, when your connecting scroll all the way down to specialty servers, click p2p, should work for you now.
Josh Summers says
Thanks for sharing, OG!
Joseph says
I got banned for singing Lost By by Ruth B. How!?!?!?
Josh Summers says
I honestly have no idea. So sorry.
Adrian says
I was banned for no reason all I was saying was jojo referncess then I got banned.
Josh Summers says
Sorry to hear that, Adrian. That sucks.
harry keefe says
i was also banned for the first time i used it. i would like to know how long i will be banned for
Josh Summers says
It’s unclear. It depends on why you were banned, really.
Nord user says
Have nord allready, tbh dont want to evade a ban, just dont trust isp with anything. yet no servers will actually connect to omegle in the first place?whats the point of an article saying you should use a vpn when omegle blocks them all anyway
Josh Summers says
If you haven’t already, I recommend you switch to the OpenVPN protocol in the NordVPN settings and then choose one of the Obfuscated server options toward the bottom. These servers are generally better at evading these kinds of blocks. Let me know how it goes for you.
kevin says
does it matter which browser you use? I tried the open vpn protocool thing in the settings, still says error connecting to omegle with torch and chrome.
Parker Smith says
When you access omegle via vpn the ban will disappear. but when you try chatting, the system will recaptcha you after every user you meet. the recaptcha could take 1min to pass every time, so it’s pretty much pointless using the vpn. in a worst case scenario it just says “error connecting to server”, every time you try chatting.
the site makes money off of its sex cam page, so it bans ppl to bring more users into the unmoderated section, where it has ads running.
Nord user says
“erorr connecting to server please try again” ( i have nord vpn turned on with p2p connection ) How to fix this..?
RATATATATA says
i was banned for no reason. rip me
Josh Summers says
Bummer, I’m sorry to hear that.
Peter says
I got banned the first time I ever went on the siTe on this pjone. Now, EVERY TIME it starts to redirect me, the top left side of my phone starts to Vibrate and click?
chantall says
i was banned cuz of my backround music thats no make since
Frankie says
I was just On oMegle vibing when all of a sudden i was banned for no reason, i was usi my teddy bear on camera for laughs. Ive tried several diffrent vpns but they would work and some even messed up my inter speeds when activated, i just want to go back and have fun with people, ive done no harm like to others online
James says
I was banned out of the blue as well. Was just bored and skipping Through looking for someone to talk to. After 3 hours omegle just Decided to ban me
super dave says
I “try” to use omegle often and I get banned all the time. i’m never doing anything wrong. fully dressed just there to chat. so i assume it’s an auto-ban from their lame algorithms because i must disconnect too often. there is no way around it. if i disconnect too often, i get banned within 2 hours or so… and the night i tried to never disconnect (and i had to deal with the blank screens and penises), i still got banned. i guess because i was dropped too often. it sucks. such a horrid system they have.
for me, each ban lasts for exactly 10 days… meaning i can only use omegle once every 10 days for about an hour or two before i get banned again.
JOSH, WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SUCCESSFULLY USED A VPN TO BYPASS AN OMEGLE BAN?
i finally gave in and purchased expressvpn specifically for omegle and like most people who commented, even though the van is now gone, i get the “error connecting” everytime… no matter what setting, region or ip i try.
when i contacted support at expressvpn, after some research, they informed me all of their servers were actually blocked by omegle… meaning one of the most highly recommended vpn’s out there is completely useless for omegle.
so what do you actually use and how do you get it to work and how recent?
thanks,
-sd
Josh Summers says
I haven’t been banned in a while, Dave, so it’s been a while since I’ve had the need to successfully bypass a ban.
However, the basic technology has stayed the same. The only way Omegle can track you is either via a cookie on your computer and/or your IP address. You can easily delete your cookies and you can use a VPN to change your IP address.
The problem is that most VPNs have a pool of IP addresses that get shared among users. In the case you’re talking about, Omegle has already identified all of these IP addresses. So you have two options:
1) Use a different VPN that might have IP addresses that haven’t yet been identified as coming from a VPN, or…
2) Pay for a dedicated IP VPN that gives you a new static IP address for you (additional fee).
A lot of it is just trial and error. Be willing to try different servers, different protocols and possibly even a different VPN service.