IP bans – why they happen and how to prevent them – Oneindia

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| Updated: Thursday, April 28, 2022, 10:57 [IST]

You're about to visit your favorite site, and find that you are unable to enter it. How could this happen, and is there a way to solve it? Read on to find out.

Why IP addresses get blocked

IP bans are a common occurrence on the internet. They can happen for a variety of reasons, but most often they occur because someone has been doing something that is against the rules of a website or service. IP bans can be very frustrating, because they can prevent you from accessing a website or service that you otherwise would be able to use. Fortunately, there are ways to circumvent IP bans.

Restart your router

This is the most common method of getting around an IP ban. If you have been banned from a website or service, chances are that your IP address has been blacklisted. By restarting your router, you will be assigned a new IP address, which will hopefully not be blacklisted. You may have to do this multiple times before succeeding. It's as easy as plugging out a cable, waiting 30-60 seconds, and plugging it back in again.

Bypass IP bans with a mobile proxy

One way to bypass IP bans is to use a mobile proxy. A mobile proxy is a type of proxy that uses a 3G or 4G connection instead of a static residential IP address. This means that you will appear as a genuine mobile visitor, regardless if you're actually visiting the site on a mobile or desktop device. Mobile proxies with 4g connections can be difficult to set up for those without the necessary technical knowledge, because you need to configure them correctly. They can also be expensive, because you need to pay for the data that you use. The biggest benefit with mobile proxies is that they are the most modern and trustworthy proxy category available in 2022.

SSH Tunneling

SSH tunneling is a good way to prevent IP bans. SSH tunneling encrypts your traffic and routes it through a server that is not banned. Again, this can be difficult to set up and is mostly suited for tech savvy people, but it is a very effective way to circumvent IP bans.

Use VPN software

Another way to bypass IP bans is to use a VPN. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) encrypts your traffic and routes it through a server in another location. This means that your IP address will not be visible to the website or service, and you will be able to access it. VPNs are easier to set up than proxies, making them suitable for everyone. A possible drawback is that they can be slow, because your traffic is being routed through the VPN server which may be lacking in speed. On the plus side, VPNs tend to be much cheaper than proxies.

Tor Browser as a free option

Tor Browser is a free and open-source web browser that allows you to access the internet anonymously. When you use Tor Browser, your traffic is routed through a network of servers, making it difficult for anyone, including websites, to track your IP address. This makes it an ideal tool for bypassing IP bans. However, Tor Browser can be slow and sometimes unreliable as many Tor servers have been discovered and blocked by many websites.

Final note

A great benefit to these solutions is that not only can you access a website or service again, but all of them (except the Router-solution) provides you with an excellent layer of anonymity. There are a number of reasons why you might want to stay anonymous online. Maybe you're worried about being tracked by governments or corporations, or maybe you just don't want your online activities to be linked back to your real identity. Whatever the reason, there are a number of ways to protect your privacy.

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