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Why Did the Server Block My IP?

Posted on March 4, 2020 by David Singer | Updated: September 30, 2020
Category: Common Fixes, Getting Started, Technical Support, Tutorials | Tags: Access, Attack, Block, Brute Force, Command-line, Common Questions, Connection, Connection Issues, CSF, Email, Failed Login, FTP, IP, IP Address, Linux Commands, Mac, Malware, Monitoring, Network Utility, PowerShell, Remote Access, SFTP, SMTP, Spam, Status, Unblock, Unblock IP, Windows, Windows Command, Windows Command Processor
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In this article, we will discuss how and why a VPS server or Dedicated server might block an IP address and how to resolve it.

When your company hosts a website or web app online, whether it’s an individual dedicated server or a whole server cluster, you naturally expect to have uninterrupted access at all times. However, it’s possible that in rare circumstances, your server could accidentally block your IP and prevent you from connecting and using the service.

If that has happened to you, this quick summary will provide you with all the essential information needed to verify the status of your IP. Additionally, we will offer some of the most common reasons for being blocked, as well as a few suggestions on how to unblock and whitelist your IP as quickly as possible.

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