How to Get Around Securly

If your school Chromebook is blocking a website your kid genuinely needs, it’s easy to want to search for “how to get around Securly.” But the safest route usually isn’t trying to break the filter. On a managed school Chromebook, attempts to bypass or remove security controls can fail, make your device more restricted, or put your account in trouble. Instead, ask for help the straightforward way: confirm what’s blocked, document it, and have the school’s IT team review access for the exact URL.

What “getting around Securly” usually means

People use “getting around Securly” to mean different things, like:

• Getting to a legitimate site the school filter flags by mistake (common with school projects, homework portals, or login pages).
• Trying to disable Securly so websites load normally.
• Unblocking a website on Securly by changing settings from the student side.
• Removing or altering Securly’s protections (like extensions or certificates).

The key point is that on a school Chromebook with admin-controlled settings, students typically can’t safely change filtering rules. The controls are there for a reason, but they also mean legitimate sites sometimes need a human review.

Why bypass attempts can fail on a school Chromebook

Most school networks don’t work like “install an extension and hope.” They manage devices and enforce policies.

Bypass attempts often fail for a few reasons:

• Extension and settings removal can be blocked. Some users report they tried to turn off the Securly extension on a school Chromebook, but removal was blocked.
• The Chromebook is managed by the school. The school can control browser permissions, security settings, and which apps can be changed.
• Blocking rules are policy-based. Securly Filter runs on administrator-set rules. Even if a student tweaks something, the policy can re-apply.

You may also see online “bypass” options like VPNs or proxy sites. Those are meant to hide what the device is doing, so filter rules don’t match. On a managed device, that’s not a responsible approach, and it often gets shut down—or causes bigger problems—once the school notices.

How to request access to a blocked website

Start by helping the school IT team verify the block. You’ll get better results with clear, specific information rather than a vague “it won’t work.”

1) Check the exact address (URL) that’s blocked

Have your student copy the URL from the block page or the browser error. Look at:

• The full domain (example.com vs. somethingelse.com)
• Any path after the domain (example.com/classwork/page1)
• Whether the site uses login (some logins can look suspicious to filters)

If the page is blocked only when logged out, note both cases (logged out vs. after sign-in).

2) Write down what you’re seeing

Document details like:

• The website address (URL)
• The time/day it was blocked
• Any message shown (even a short description)
• Whether other pages on the same site load or only one page fails

A note like “Only the login page is blocked” makes it much easier to review.

3) Ask for a review, not an instant “turn off”

When you contact the school, use the language of an access review:

• “We’re not asking you to disable your safety tools.”
• “We’re asking you to check whether this exact URL should be allowed for school use.”

That framing often leads to a faster, calmer response.

What the school administrator can change in Securly Filter

Only the school administrator (or a team member with admin access) should change the filtering policy. The good news is that Securly Filter has an administrator workflow for allowing specific sites.

One common approach in the admin workflow is:

• Log into Securly Filter
• Open the Policy Editor
• Add a website or URL to the Global Allow list

That’s the kind of targeted change parents want. Instead of turning everything off, the admin can add the exact URL your student needs.

How to troubleshoot a legitimate site that is blocked

Sometimes it’s not that the site is unsafe. The filter can be overly cautious, or the page can redirect in a way that triggers a rule.

Try these checks before you escalate:

1) Test a different page on the same site

If you can, confirm whether:

• The main homepage loads, but a specific page doesn’t
• The site loads on one URL but not another
• Only the login page is blocked

This helps the admin decide whether access should be granted for one page or for the whole domain.

2) Make sure the student isn’t on an “unsafe” version of the same site

Some websites have multiple versions, like different subdomains, tracking pages, or alternative paths. Sharing the exact URL from the block screen is the best evidence.

3) Try the site from a normal browser flow

Avoid random experiments. Just note:

• Do redirects happen?
• Does the block appear immediately, or after clicking a link?
• Does it happen only on school Wi‑Fi, or also when the device is used elsewhere?

If it happens only in one context, that’s useful for IT.

Why you should not remove the Securly extension or certificate

It’s understandable to want a quick fix, especially when homework is due tomorrow. But on a managed school Chromebook, removing or altering Securly’s controls can be restricted, and it may not stay removed anyway.

Also, the internet is messy. Removing protective pieces can make the device less safe and can create access problems for your student later.

When you’re dealing with “how to disable Securly,” “how to unblock a website on Securly,” “how to remove the Securly certificate,” or anything similar, the safe guidance is:

• Do not try to remove extensions or certificates on a managed device.
• Ask the school administrator to handle certificate or device-policy issues.
• Request a policy review for the specific URL that’s blocked.

If you see a certificate-related warning or a weird “trust” message, that’s a clear sign to involve IT instead of troubleshooting on your own.

What to do if Securly seems to be blocking everything

Sometimes Securly doesn’t just block one site—it blocks a lot. That can point to a policy mismatch, a misconfiguration, or a setting that’s too strict.

Here’s a safe way to handle it:

1) Gather a small list of examples

Pick a handful of sites the student tried to reach and note:

• The URLs
• Whether they’re school-related (class site, homework platform, required resource)
• The error or block message (a short description is fine)

Don’t overwhelm IT with 50 links. Even 3–10 solid examples can help them spot the pattern.

2) Confirm whether it’s device-wide or network-wide

Ask one simple question:

• Does the same block happen on another student’s device on the same network?
• Or is it only happening on one Chromebook?

If it’s device-specific, IT may look at the device’s policy. If it’s network-wide, it may be a filter rule update gone wrong.

3) Ask IT to check the Securly policy for over-blocking

Tell IT what’s actually happening:

• “It looks like Securly is blocking almost every site we try.”
• “We’d like the team to check if the policy is set correctly.”

Since you can’t safely “fix” this from the student side, that’s where the admin needs to step in.

Questions to ask the school or IT administrator

When you contact the school, you’ll get better results with specific questions. Here are good ones to ask:

1. “Which exact URL(s) are blocked on your end?”

(You want confirmation they’re seeing the same issue.)

1. “Can you review this page and add it to the Global Allow list if it’s safe for school use?”

(This keeps the focus on a targeted fix.)

1. “Is the block happening for the whole domain or only this specific path/login page?”

(This helps them apply the right level of access.)

1. “Is the policy controlled for students here, or is this device in a special group?”

(Policies can differ by class, grade, or device group.)

1. “If the filter is blocking almost everything, what changed recently—policy updates, categories, or settings?”

(You’re asking them to look for a recent cause.)

1. “Are there any restrictions on extension or certificate changes on managed Chromebooks?”

(This confirms you shouldn’t attempt student-side removal.)

1. “Is there a safe way for students to access required sites without bypassing security?”

(This reinforces that you want permission, not evasion.)

If you want the fastest path, bring your notes and the exact blocked URL(s). The more precise you are, the easier it is for the admin to adjust access without opening things up more than needed.

Reach out to the school or IT administrator with the blocked URL, the reason your student needs access, and the exact error or block message shown on the Chromebook.