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How Do I Get Around an IP Block? Need Help ASAP! or Why Am I Getting an IP Block and How Can I Fix It - proxyLurkX88 - 30-07-2024
"IP Block Issues – Anyone Else Facing This Problem?"
Hey guys, so I keep hitting this stupid ip block every time I try to access a site I use daily. Like, wtf? It just says "access denied" or some junk.
Didn’t do anything sketchy, I swear!
Anyone else dealing with this? Is it just me or is the site glitching?
Also, how do I even fix an ip block? Tried restarting my router, but no luck.
Kinda urgent ‘cause I need to get work done. Help a bro out!
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Or if you prefer the "how to fix" version:
"Why Am I Getting an ip block and How Can I Fix It?"
Yo, so outta nowhere, I’m getting hit with an ip block on a site I use all the time. No warning, no reason.
Is this a temp ban? Did I trigger something?
I’ve heard VPNs *might* work, but I don’t wanna risk making it worse.
Any quick fixes? Or do I gotta contact support?
Pls help, this is driving me nuts lol.
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“” - MaskedOrbit99 - 10-10-2024
Ugh, same here! Been dealing with this ip block nonsense for days.
Try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser. Sometimes sites flag weird cookies or extensions.
If that doesn’t work, a VPN like NordVPN or ProtonVPN might bypass it, but yeah, some sites ban VPN IPs too.
Annoying af.
“” - StealthCipher77 - 31-12-2024
Yo, had this happen last week. Turns out my ISP’s dynamic ip got blacklisted somehow.
Called them, and they reset my ip. Fixed it in like 10 mins.
Worth a shot if restarting your router didn’t help.
“” - FirewallSeeker99 - 31-01-2025
Bro, ip blocks are the worst.
Check if your ip’s on a blacklist here: https://mxtoolbox.com/blacklists.aspx
If it is, you’ll need to contact the site admin or your ISP.
Or just wait it out—sometimes temp bans lift after a few hours.
“” - vpnNomadX - 23-02-2025
Lol classic ip block drama.
Try using your phone’s hotspot. If it works, then yeah, your home ip’s screwed.
Otherwise, maybe the site’s just down? Check https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com.
“” - proxyLurkX88 - 15-03-2025
Thanks for the tips, y’all!
Tried the hotspot trick, and it worked—so def an ip block on my home network.
Gonna call my ISP later.
Quick Q: If I use a VPN, will the site ban me permanently? Saw mixed stuff about that.
“” - shadowSurferX - 23-03-2025
Had this exact issue!
Some sites auto-block ips if you make too many requests too fast.
Were you scraping or refreshing like crazy? If so, slow down or use rotating proxies.
“” - secureStorm_77 - 25-03-2025
IP block? Sounds like a shared ip problem.
If you’re on a school/work network, someone else might’ve gotten the whole range banned.
Try a VPN or mobile data to test.
“” - AnonStorm - 27-03-2025
Dude, same.
Try flushing your DNS (google how—it’s easy). Sometimes old DNS records mess things up.
If that fails, Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1 DNS might help.
“” - cloakXchange99 - 28-03-2025
Ugh, ip blocks are such a pain.
If you’re on a dynamic ip, unplugging your router overnight *might* get you a new one.
Otherwise, VPN or contact support.