Automatically updates your IP address in Unblock-Us DNS service.

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Version
1.5
Update
August 11, 2014
Size
44.96KiB
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Category
Users
535
Rating
4.3125 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Alarms
Notifications
Storage
Https://portal.unblock-us.com/
Http://*.unblock-us.com/*
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Unblock-Us Auto Activator Extension

The Unblock-Us service is great for unlocking access to region-blocked streaming services.

However, sometimes you get the following error:

\"\"\"
Looks like your internet address has changed.
Please click here to activate your new internet address.
\"\"\"

This error happens because your ISP is issuing you a dynamic IP address that can change often (~once a day for me). This means you need to open a browser tab, go to Unblock-Us and click the link to re-associate your new IP address with your account.

This extension re-associates your IP automatically with Unblock-Us every 5 minutes (as long as you have a running Chrome browser window with the extension installed).

For me this works fine because I have a 24/7 always-on HTPC with Chrome always open :-)

Note that if you are signed in to Chrome, and your extensions are synched, and you open a Chrome window from work or some other network, there could be a conflict in IP assignments. If this is an issue, you may consider creating a second Chrome profile on your always-on device, and install the extension only in that (non-synched) profile.

*** DISCLAIMER ***
This extension is provided as-is, and has no official association with Unblock-Us service provider. Use at own risk, etc, etc.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Unblock-Us Auto Activator", "description": "Automatically updates your IP address in Unblock-Us DNS service.", "version": "1.5", "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "128": "icon_128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["lib.js", "background.js"], "persistent": false }, "permissions": [ "alarms", "notifications", "storage", "https://portal.unblock-us.com/", "http://*.unblock-us.com/*" ], "options_page": "options.html"}
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How to download and manually install Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Unblock-Us Auto Activator extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Unblock-Us Auto Activator extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Unblock-Us Auto Activator extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Unblock-Us Auto Activator Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension file

Select and download the Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Unblock-Us Auto Activator extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Adi Dharmaputra (ID: 000000ba2ee2c20a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/17/2018 tesr dulu

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Steve Donahue (ID: 0000006de5525a52) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/05/2016 Like other comments on blog, get error: "Unblock-Us Activation Error - 503" Like to know how anyone got it to work.

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Mahmudul Hasan (ID: 0000000026e7e143) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/25/2016 good

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GMC PRODUCTION (ID: 000000489d1df5d6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/05/2016 is it free ?

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(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/31/2015 As an Unblock user and having the issues where the loss of internet recognition occurs frequently this is a nice app to install as it does work to keep your isp in contact with unblockus. App works when chrome os is online for best results. For me turning off the computer and back on at a later time this app still connects the isp to unblockus.