# Unable to log-in using Opera? **URL:** \ **Category:** Site Feedback\ **Created:** [June 2, 2021, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unable-to-log-in-using-opera/943472 "2021-06-02T14:07:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Zack\_Poppet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/f07891/32.png) [@Zack\_Poppet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zack_Poppet)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unable-to-log-in-using-opera/943472/1 "2021-06-02T14:07:10Z")
Hello, I’ve recently changed my Android browser from Chrome to Opera (I found Google’s forced “grouping” function to be unusable). Consequently I’ve had to re-log-in to the SDMB - only that it appears that I’m getting error messages “unable to log-in using this IP”, which is strange given that its the exact IP I used in Chrome. Likewise, I’ve tried making an entirely new account, but it says “unable to create new accounts in this IP”. I don’t participate much in this forum, but I’ve lurked here for years and I’ve found it an invaluable resource. Help! ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unable-to-log-in-using-opera/943472/2 "2021-06-02T14:44:20Z")
So until Chrome 9.1 you could turn tabs off, apparently that is no longer an option. Thanks Chrome team, you stink. Here is how to turn off the annoying group tabs before 9.1: > **[How to disable tab groups and grid view in Chrome for Android](https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-disable-tab-groups-and-grid-view-in-chrome-for-android)** > > Here's how to manage tabs smarter on Chrome for Android 1. Open Chrome browser 2. Type **chrome://flags/#enable-tab-grid-layout** Go 3. Open drop down for **Tab Grid Layout** 4. Select Disabled 5. tap Relaunch * * * Opera is a very minor browser. But it should be as simple as getting to the website and clicking the Login button: [https://boards.straightdope.com/](https://boards.straightdope.com/) Use your **Email address** and your **password** and even in _Opera_ it should let you in. ---
**Author:** ![Zack\_Poppet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/f07891/32.png) [@Zack\_Poppet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zack_Poppet)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unable-to-log-in-using-opera/943472/3 "2021-06-02T16:36:13Z")
Re. Chrome, yes, I did follow those instructions before, but it seems to no longer work as of several days ago. Google really seems to be doubling down on its brilliance. Good luck to them on that, I’ve deleted Chrome and chose another browser. On the other front, it turns out it wasn’t Opera after all, rather some weird inconsistency with my network. Changed networks and able to log-in just fine. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![TwoCarrotSnowman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/twocarrotsnowman/32/15879_2.png) [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unable-to-log-in-using-opera/943472/4 "2021-06-02T19:48:46Z")
It’s worth noting that Opera comes with an (optional, I think) built in VPN. It’s possible that was turned on, and triggered the Dope’s anti-VPN defences. ---
**Author:** ![Max\_S](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/46a35a/32.png) [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2021, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unable-to-log-in-using-opera/943472/5 "2021-06-22T20:10:53Z")
> **[Security and privacy](https://help.opera.com/en/latest/security-and-privacy/)** > > Ad blocker In order to use Opera’s built-in ad blocker, the feature must first be enabled in your browser. To enable Opera's ad blocker, or to turn off ad blocker: Open Opera and go to Settings (Alt+P)Under Privacy protection, click the switch... > Normally, your browser connects directly to websites, allowing websites to identify your IP address and approximate location. With VPN, you connect to websites via a VPN (virtual private network) server. As a result, your apparent location changes to the location of the server. To enable VPN: > > 1. Go to **Settings**. > 2. Click **Advanced** in the left sidebar, and click **Features**. > 3. Under **VPN,** turn on **VPN** (You can follow those same instructions to turn _off_ VPN) ~Max