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Chrome Setup Guide

Learn how to enable ECH (Encrypted Client Hello) to bypass ISP domain blocks and enjoy unrestricted streaming

Experiencing Access Issues? If your internet provider blocks access to certain domains, following these steps will help you bypass any blockage and access your favorite streaming sites securely.

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This method has been featured and validated by major tech publications:

Enhanced Security: ECH protocol not only bypasses blocks but also makes your browsing more secure and private. Learn more about how it works

Requirements

Important: You must have Chrome browser updated to at least version 117 or higher.
  • Platform Compatibility: Works on both PC and mobile devices
  • Browser: Google Chrome (latest version recommended)
  • Time Required: 5-10 minutes setup
  • Technical Level: Beginner-friendly

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1

Access Chrome Flags

Open Chrome and type the following in your address bar:

chrome://flags

This will take you to Chrome's experimental features configuration screen.

2

Enable ECH Features

Use the search function to find and enable these two features:

  • encrypted-client-hello
  • use-dns-https-svcb-alpn

Set both options to "Enabled" using the dropdown menus.

3

Configure Chrome Settings

Navigate to Chrome Settings → Privacy and Security → Security

Chrome Flags Configuration Chrome Privacy Settings Chrome Security Section
4

Enable Secure DNS

In the Security section, activate "Use secure DNS" and choose either:

  • Cloudflare (Recommended for speed)
  • Google (Alternative option)
DNS Configuration
5

Restart Browser

Close Chrome completely and restart it. Done! You can now browse without restrictions!

Verify Your Setup

To confirm that ECH is working correctly, visit the test page:

Test ECH Status

You should see a confirmation that ECH is enabled:

ECH Test Results

Additional Benefits

Universal Access: This setup doesn't just work for cineby - it will allow you to access any other sites that were previously blocked by your country or ISP! 🌍
  • Enhanced Privacy: Your browsing activity is better protected
  • Improved Security: ECH encrypts connection metadata
  • Bypass Censorship: Access geo-restricted content
  • No Performance Impact
  • No Performance Impact: ECH and Secure DNS typically have negligible effect on browsing speed and may even improve connection performance with faster resolvers.

Troubleshooting

  • Still blocked? Clear Chrome cache and try a private window (Incognito).
  • Flags not available? Make sure Chrome is up-to-date — nightly / canary builds may behave differently.
  • ECH test shows disabled? Try switching secure DNS provider (Cloudflare ↔ Google) and retest on tls-ech.dev.
  • Mobile issues? Ensure Android/iOS Chrome has the latest system updates; some platform builds lag behind desktop support.

Need more help?

If these steps didn't work for you, drop a message on our support channel or check community threads for device-specific tips.

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