If Google SafeSearch is locked and you cannot change it, the restriction may be controlled by your network rather than your Google account.
Connecting to Turbo VPN and switching to a server in another region can help you check if SafeSearch is being enforced by your current network.
Step 1: Close your browser and clear its cache
Before connecting to Turbo VPN, fully close your browser and clear its cache data.
For example, in Chrome:
- Open Chrome settings.
- Go to Privacy and security.
- Select Clear browsing data.
- Choose Cached images and files.
- Select the appropriate time range and clear the cache.
- Completely close Chrome.
Clearing the cache can help remove outdated network or site data before you try again.
Step 2: Download and install Turbo VPN
Download Turbo VPN for your device and install the app on the device you need.
- Android: Download Turbo VPN from Google Play.
- iPhone/iPad: Download Turbo VPN from App Store.
- Windows: Download and install Turbo VPN for Windows.
- Mac: Download Turbo VPN for Mac.
- Chrome browser: Download the Turbo VPN extension for Chrome.
After installation, open Turbo VPN and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your VPN connection.
Step 3: Connect to a VPN server
- Open Turbo VPN.
- Choose a VPN server outside your current region.
- Tap or click Connect.
- Wait until Turbo VPN shows that your VPN connection is active.
If you are in Indonesia, you can try a nearby location such as Singapore first.
Step 4: Open Google and check SafeSearch
Once connected to Turbo VPN:
- Reopen your browser.
- Go to Google Search.
- Open SafeSearch settings.
- Check if SafeSearch is still locked.
- If the Off option is available, select it.
If SafeSearch is no longer locked after connecting to Turbo VPN, the restriction may be related to your previous network.
Step 5: Try another VPN server if needed
If SafeSearch is still locked:
- Try a different Turbo VPN server.
- Select a server in another region.
- Ensure Turbo VPN remains connected while testing.
- Close and reopen your browser after switching servers.
Step 6: If SafeSearch is still locked
VPN may not be able to bypass every SafeSearch restriction. Check the following:
- Make sure your Turbo VPN connection is active.
- Try another VPN server or region.
- Check if your Google account is managed by parents, school, or organisation.
- Check parental control settings on your device.
- Try another browser or a private browsing window.
- Ensure your Google Search region and language settings are configured as expected.
Why Can Turbo VPN Help Disable Google SafeSearch?
Some networks may enforce SafeSearch through network-level settings. When you connect to Turbo VPN, your internet traffic is routed through the selected VPN server instead of your local network.
If SafeSearch is enforced by your current network, switching to a VPN server in another region may allow you to access Google without the same network-level restrictions. This can also help you determine if the issue is related to your current network.
Note: Turbo VPN does not control Google SafeSearch and cannot guarantee SafeSearch will be disabled. If SafeSearch is locked by Google, your Google account, device settings, parental controls, or administrators, changing your VPN location may not remove the restriction.