Teenage sons bypasses instagram block

Elsa Green

February 02, 2026 20:32

Hi there, how does my son keep using instagram when it is blocked? He is not an admin on the account. (He previously got around things that way).

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Firewalla

February 02, 2026 20:53
See this section https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/360008214094-Activity-and-Parental-Control#h_01FH9TYN4VSNW8F5YHCX177MAN
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Elsa Green

February 18, 2026 07:59
Hit here, I have looked at this content. It still hasn't stopped my son from accessing all social media etc. He now tells me he was using Opera GX. Just so you know, and in case others have the same problem. If there is a way to stop this getting downloaded or work with Opera GX please let me know.
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Firewalla

February 18, 2026 17:11
Do you have a block VPN enabled on his system?
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DramaticShiba

February 18, 2026 17:14

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Its probably due to them using the built in vpn that this browser has. Microsoft edge now has a built in vpn too which makes it easy to bypass blocks. Using block VPN doesn't stop it (in edge anyways).

Also, what about Mobile data/hotspotting?
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Firewalla

February 18, 2026 18:48
Let me ask our developers and see if they can support block these.

Mean while, see this article for more tips on how to block 'other' vpn https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034318894-How-do-I-detect-and-block-VPN-use-on-my-network

Mobile Data requires MDM type feature, something we can't really control. (since that traffic don't touch firewalla)
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