Explaining temporary website blocks and potential resolutions for users.
Cloudflare is a security service that protects websites from various online attacks, such as DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, spam bots, and others.
Occasionally, legitimate visitors may find themselves temporarily blocked by Cloudflare due to specific actions taken on the website.
Why Have I Been Blocked?
The blocking occurs when certain criteria are met, which could include submitting a particular word or phrase, executing a SQL command, or inputting malformed data.
This is part of Cloudflare's automated security measures designed to protect websites from potential threats.
What Can I Do To Resolve This?
If you find yourself blocked by Cloudflare, the recommended course of action is to contact the site owner directly via email.
When reaching out, provide details about what you were doing when the block occurred and include the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of the page where the block message appears.
The site owner may then manually review your request and take appropriate action if necessary.
In most cases, these blocks are temporary and non-malicious actions can be resolved through communication with the website administrators.