No access to adult websites for no reason

This is probably an ISP content filter. Those are not unusual. A network traceroute from the ISP network will generally show a block pretty quickly, if this is the ISP. This as compared to a traceroute to some other site through the same ISP. These blocks can be in the ISP network, or in the ISP router.

This can also be a DNS-level block. Some DNS providers implement that. Switching to a different DNS server can usually identify that.

Depending on the exact error or diagnostic being reported—a detail not yet indicated here—this can also be other issues, such as a compromised web site.

This could also be a block at the remote site, such as a country-level block. This if the ISP change also changed the country of origin for the IP address. IP address locations are problematic at best. State and city are routinely wrong. Country of origin is usually right, though sometimes not even that.

QuickPost wrote:

I am sorry, this post is not appropriate for Apple Support Communities.

Adult content comprises a wide variety of materials, and the definitions here are contentious at best.

Apple offers third-party products containing adult content for sale, where that is permissible.

There are threads—one an ~hour ago—with access to and purchasing that Apple-offered third-party content, too.

Posting links to or examples of that content here is certainly not permissible, as this site is not Adult-restricted.

This is also far from the first discussion of ISP network filtering, both ISP-initiated and related to regulatory compliance.

As level 6+, you (QuickPost) have additional options for asking Apple about these topics, too.

If you’ve recently changed ISPs, this is likely to be the cause.

In addition to potential Content Filtering and DNS redirection - another potential cause for this issue is SSL traffic inspection. Some network operators utilise a [not so transparent] proxy at their gateway, where your SSL/TLS traffic is intercepted/decrypted/inspected (effectively performing a “man-in-middle” attack). Whilst the overall session between your browser and the server remains SSL/TLS encrypted, this intercept breaks the Certificate “chain of trust” - and your browser notifies you the security issue. This may not be the problem, but it is a possiblity.

If your location (wherever that may be) has strict legislation concerning certain types of content, or the use of encryption, you shouldn’t be surprised if your access to material is monitored.

A frequently effective workaround, for unexpected content blocking, is to subscribe to a reputable VPN service.

You’ll find many the choose from within the Apple App Store - however, you should generally avoid “free” services - as these often have other security considerations (beyond the immediate scope of this topic) that you really don’t want to have to worry about.

One recommended VPN provider in hide.me VPN. If subscribing, you’ll find it cheaper to purchase a subscription from the hide.me website in preference to the in-App purchase option. A renewable “free” membership tier is also available, which, unlike many, is trustworthy; if nothing else, it may be useful to test your ability to work-around whatever is causing your issue.

Using a VPN, whist often effective, should not necessarily be seen as an alternative to exploring and correctly configuring any content-blocking features that your ISP may be providing as a service.

I hope this is helpful to you in providing a resolution.

Please get the error text, as there are some rather similar messages here. Again, please leave off the domain.

Try the DNS settings mentioned earlier.

If you have a Mac on the same network, see if that works, and see if that can get the traceroute. Here’s a write-up on Network Utility, which offers traceroute. The traceroute tool will display a pile of cryptic network info, and don’t post that here.

What you’re looking for in the traceroute output is whether the traceroute ends within one or two hops, or if it continues for more.This as compared with a traceroute to a working site, such as the one shown in the article. That example shows 18 hops. One or two hops means there’s a local block. More means you’re getting out onto the internet, and probably to the destination.

There are iPad traceroute tools in the app store. I’ve used the nice trace app. The traceroute tool is built into most (all?) recent macOS versions, and Linux, and is undoubtedly available for Windows.

If there’s any add-on ad-blocking or any add-on anti-malware or add-on anti-virus on your iPad, or add-on VPN clients installed, disable and/or remove those apps temporarily, and try again.

Reboot the Wi-Fi router too, if that’s not already been tried.

Access to website content may be influenced by your ISPs access policies - and/or parental protection options that most ISPs provide to their customers.

Similarly, if using a DNS provider that offers content filtering or blocking (similar to ISP controls), this can inhibit download of certain content.

The first things to try would be:

1) Try using a different wifi. A friend's house or turn on the hotspot feature from your cell phone

2) Try using a different device on your wifi. A computer, your phone, another tablet

3) Reset Network settings on the iPad. Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings. You will have to re-enter your wifi passwords.

~Lyssa

blaineous_1 wrote:

this issue happened the day before I changed the isp. Happened on my previous isp

Excluding any and all references to the target domain and anything personally identifying, what’s the full text of the Safari or network error message(s) shown?

Tried different DNS services?

Just this site, or other similar sites?

Are you in an area where access to this content is constrained?

As this iPad is portable, does this connectivity error show up on a different (and unrestricted) network? (This test is somewhat problematic, as the sites you’re seeking can be blocked by network-local policy.)

Those type of sites are also very prone to being used to distribute malicious content (viruses, etc), as well as, if any of the ‘performers’ are thought to be under the local and legal age of consent then that adult site can be accused of hosting content containing children which is illegal.

Chances are this is an issue with the site you are attempting to access not your device.

You could contact your internet service provider and see if they have any insight into why they are blocking it.

Check with wife. Most likely placed restrictions on your device.

Hello,

I am sorry, this post is not appropriate for Apple Support Communities.

huh?

isp is short for internet service provider

they are your gateway to the internet if you change isp and they have different netnanny filters setup then that would be a cause.