Get Unbanned from Omegle

Omegle can be a rowdy place, but bans can come when you least expect them. If you don't have the patience to wait out your ban, you can try to force a new IP address from your internet service provider. You can also use a VPN service to bypass the ban, but this will set you back a few bucks a month. Omegle no longer has a contact form to appeal a ban.

Steps

Getting a New Public IP Address

  1. Consider waiting a few days. Omegle bans typically don't last longer than a week, so if you can wait your ban will likely go away on its own. If you can't wait, you can try getting a new public IP address.
  2. Open a Google search and type "my ip" to find your current public IP address. This is the address that Omegle sees when you connect, and is the address that they used to ban you.
    • Make note of this address so that you can check if it was changed later.
  3. Check your network hardware. This method will work best if you use a cable or DSL modem and a separate router. If you have a modem-router combo, or connect your modem directly to your computer, this may not work. Your computer will also need an Ethernet port.
  4. Unplug the power from your modem. Most home internet services use a "dynamic IP address." This means that the internet service provider (ISP) assigns you a random IP within a certain range when your modem is detected by their network. Resetting your modem can help get your connection a new IP address.
    • Not everyone will have a dynamic IP address, though most home users will. If this doesn't work for you, see the next section.
  5. Disconnect your modem from your router. Dynamic IP addresses are usually reassigned when the modem detects a new MAC address. You'll be connecting your modem directly to your computer instead of your router, providing a new MAC address (your computer's) to the modem.[1]
  6. Let your modem sit unplugged for about an hour. Sometimes you can get a new IP within 30 seconds, sometimes it will take an hour or two. The time it takes is dependent on your ISP's policies.
  7. Connect your modem directly to your computer. Use an Ethernet cable and connect your modem directly to your computer's Ethernet port.
    • Make sure to disconnect from any wireless networks on your computer.
  8. Plug your modem back in. Plug your modem back in and wait a few minutes for it to power up and connect. Your computer will get an internet connection directly from the modem.
  9. Check your public IP again by typing "my ip" into Google. If your IP address is different than it was, you've successfully changed your public IP. If the address is the same, you can try a VPN.[2]
  10. Switch back to your router when you want another new IP. If the method above worked, you'll be able to get a new dynamic IP address by performing the same steps but connecting the modem to your router again. This will provide the router's MAC address to the modem, getting you a new IP. You can go back and forth whenever you need to change your IP address.

Using a VPN Service

  1. Find a fast, reliable VPN service. VPNs (virtual private networks) allow you to mask your IP address by routing your internet traffic through a server in another location. Omegle will think you're connecting as the VPN server and not from your home network. VPN services will often result in slower speeds, so you'll want to find one with a fast connection. This is especially important for video chatting. VPNs cost money, but you can usually get a refund if the service won't work with Omegle.[3]
    • Popular VPN services include IPVanish, ExpressVPN, and HideMyAss.
    • You can try free proxy sites to access Omegle, but most of these will be banned already as well. See Use a Proxy for details if you want to try anyway.
    • If you get banned often, this is not going to be a very economical approach. You'll be better off trying to change your IP using the method above.
  2. Sign up for the VPN service. When you sign up, you'll be given a user name and password. You'll need this to be able to connect to the VPN.
  3. Find the list of VPN server addresses. Your VPN service should have a list of addresses that you can choose to connect to. You can usually find this on their Support page, or in your welcome email message.
  4. Connect to the VPN. The process for connecting to a VPN varies depending on your operating system:
    • Windows - Right-click the Network icon in the System Tray and select "Network and Sharing Center." Click "Set up a new connection or network." Select "Connect to a workplace" from the list of options. Choose "Use my Internet Connection (VPN)." Enter the VPN server address, then your user name and password.
    • Mac - Click the Apple menu and select "System Preferences." Click the "Network" option. Click the "+" button at the bottom of the list of networks. Select "VPN" from the "Interface" menu. Click "Create" and then select your new VPN connection in the list of networks. Enter your VPN server address, user name, and password. Click "Connect" to connect to your VPN.
  5. Visit the Omegle site. If you're properly connected to your VPN, you should be unbanned when you visit the Omegle site. If you're still banned, check your network connection to ensure you're actually connected to the VPN and not your regular network.
    • If you get banned again, you'll need to change your VPN server to another on the list.

Tips

  • If all else fails and your IP is still banned from Omegle, you can try a few alternative sites that offer the same types of services. Options include:
    • Chatroulette: http://chatroulette.com/
    • Camzap: http://www.camzap.com/
    • Chatrandom: http://chatrandom.com/

Warnings

  • Read Omegle's terms to avoid a possible violation.
    • From the Omegle site: “Do not use Omegle if you are under 13. If you are under 18, use it only with a parent/guardian's permission. Do not transmit nudity, sexually harass anyone, publicize other peoples' private information, make statements that defame or libel anyone, violate intellectual property rights, or behave in any other inappropriate or illegal way on Omegle. Understand that human behavior is fundamentally uncontrollable, that the people you encounter on Omegle may not behave appropriately, and that they are solely responsible for their own behavior. Use Omegle at your own peril. Disconnect if anyone makes you feel uncomfortable. You may be denied access to Omegle for inappropriate behavior, or for any other reason.”
  • While you might find yourself randomly banned from Omegle for no apparent reason, there are a few types of actions that violate Omegle's policies and will get you legitimately banned from the service. To avoid bans as much as possible, do not speak offensively or show offensive footage. Do not spam the people you talk to, either.

Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29451916-How-do-I-change-dynamic-IP-address-on-Charter-Internet
  2. ↑ http://www.talktostrangerss.com/get-unbanned-from-omegle/
  3. ↑ https://securethoughts.com/best-vpn-for-omegle/
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