Cloudflare is a widely used content delivery network (CDN) and DDoS protection service that helps secure and improve the performance of websites.

Occasionally, users may encounter an 'Attention Required' page while accessing a site protected by Cloudflare, indicating that they have been temporarily blocked from the website due to suspected malicious activity or misuse.

WHY HAVE I BEEN BLOCKED?

Websites using Cloudflare's security services employ various mechanisms to protect against online attacks.

These measures include but are not limited to filtering out suspicious traffic and blocking specific actions deemed high-risk, such as submitting certain keywords, executing SQL commands, or sending malformed data.

If the user's interaction with the website falls under these categories, it may trigger a block.

WHAT CAN I DO TO RESOLVE THIS?

When faced with a Cloudflare block, there are several steps users can take to resolve the issue:
- The 'Email the site owner' option is usually provided on the block page.

This should be used to communicate with the website administrators and explain the situation.

When reaching out, it's essential to include details about what you were doing when the block occurred and the specific Cloudflare Ray ID displayed at the bottom of the block page.

- In some cases, users may need to clear their browser cache or attempt to access the site from a different browser or network connection if the issue persists.

It's important for website visitors to understand that these blocks are generally temporary and designed to protect both the website and its users.

By following the steps outlined above and providing detailed information to the site owners, most issues can be resolved efficiently.