Understanding Cloudflare Blocks: Why You Were Blocked
Explains the reasons behind being blocked by Cloudflare and provides guidance on how to resolve the issue.
Many websites employ security measures to protect themselves from various online attacks.
One such measure is implemented by Cloudflare, a popular web application firewall and content delivery network service.
If you have been blocked by Cloudflare, it typically indicates that your recent action triggered the security solution's protective response.
There are several reasons why this might happen, including:
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Submission of specific words or phrases that the site is protecting itself against,
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Execution of a SQL command in an attempt to access the database behind the website,
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Sending malformed data to the website, which may be considered as an attack.
To resolve this issue, you have several options:
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Contacting the website owner directly and informing them about being blocked is usually the best course of action.
Provide them with details such as what actions led up to the block appearing and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of the page where the block message was displayed.
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Reviewing your actions on the site can help you understand if there were any accidental submissions or misuse that could have triggered the security measure.
Ensure to avoid submitting restricted terms or attempting to interact with the website's database directly, as this may be interpreted as harmful by the security system.
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If the issue persists, consider reaching out to Cloudflare support for assistance in resolving the matter, especially if you are unsure why the block occurred or how to lift it without contacting the site owner.