Why a Website is Still Blocked (Even With a Proxy)

Some services block entire IP ranges or detect overused endpoints. Here’s how to regain access.

Switch Regions

Try a different country/region to avoid flagged blocks.

Change Endpoints

Use fresher exits; old/free routes get detected more.

Use Web Proxy

For quick access without device changes, the web proxy is ideal.

The Real Reason: Not All Proxies Are Created Equal

Most standard or free proxies use datacenter IP ranges that are widely known and often flagged. Heavily reused endpoints become easy targets for blocklists and automated filters. When a whole IP block is marked as proxy infrastructure, access can fail even if your settings are correct.

How Websites Detect and Block Your Proxy

1. Simple IP Blacklisting

Datacenter IP ranges are public and widely shared; once flagged, an entire block can be denied.

2. Port Blocking

Networks may block common proxy ports or outbound rules, causing instant failures on those endpoints.

3. Advanced Fingerprinting

Services like Netflix combine behavior, reputation, and fingerprint checks to identify overused or artificial routes.

The Solution: Use a Proxy That’s Hard to Detect

To bypass advanced blocks, use routes that look like real residential traffic. Residential proxies come from actual home networks—far harder to detect than datacenter endpoints.

Learn more: What Is a Residential Proxy?

Check your current IP and reputation: What’s My IP