How to Stop Google From Filtering Content

Google stops spam, viruses and other harmful content with its filters

Google only filters content when someone has applied the content filter. Stopping the content filter allows dangerous websites, which may contain viruses, to pop up and harm your computer. This filter protects you from dangerous websites, but it also limits your searching abilities. When you are doing research for a paper, a job or another reason, you may need access to filtered sites.

Instructions

1. Apply for a Google account. Access the Google website, click on "Sign In," then the "Create an Account Now" link. Enter the required information, including your current email address, a password, your location and your birthday. Click "I Accept. Create My Account" to complete your application.

2. Navigate to the Google website and click on the "Sign In" link. Type in your email and password in the respective fields, then click on "Sign In."

3. Go back to the Google homepage. Click on the "Search Settings" option on the top right side of the webpage.

4. Scroll down the "Preferences" webpage and click on the "Do Not Filter my Search Results" bubble. Complete by pressing the "Save Preferences" button at the bottom of the page.

Tips & Warnings

• Skip step 1 if you already have a Google email account.

• Stopping the content filter lets you access websites that can harm your computer.

References

• Google: Homepage
• Google: Google Accounts
• Google: Preferences