Websites often face online threats such as malicious traffic, hacking attempts, and SQL injections. To protect their platforms from these risks, some websites employ Cloudflare's security services. When users perform actions that are flagged by this security system as potentially harmful, they may be temporarily blocked.

Why Was I Blocked?

A block can occur due to various reasons including the submission of specific words or phrases, SQL commands, or any other form of malformed data. It's important to note that these triggers are in place for website protection rather than to hinder user experience.

What Can Be Done?

If you encounter a 'blocked' message on a site using Cloudflare's security, there are steps you can take to resolve the issue:

1. Contact the Site Owner: Reach out to the website owner through their contact page or email address listed on the site. Inform them about the block and describe what action led to it.
2. Provide Relevant Details: When contacting the site owner, include your IP address (which can be found in most browsers' network settings), details about your device, and the steps that resulted in the block.
3. Mention the Cloudflare Ray ID: You'll find a unique 'Cloudflare Ray ID' at the bottom of the page where you received the block message. Provide this identifier to help the site owner locate and address the issue on their end.

In most cases, the website's security system flags benign actions due to misconfiguration or false positives. The site owner can then review and potentially whitelist your IP address or correct the configuration that led to the block.

It is crucial to follow these steps to ensure a swift resolution without compromising security measures designed to protect websites from potential threats.