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[[File:Banned proxys.svg|40px|link=|left]]'''Why you are seeing this message:''' Your current [[IP address]] is blocked from editing Wikipedia because it appears to belong to a VPN or proxy service.
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These types of services are commonly used for abusive editing and circumventing Wikipedia policies, so Wikipedia blocks them as a [[Wikipedia:Open proxies|preventive measure]] — even if you personally haven't done anything wrong.

'''How to resolve this:'''
* '''Turn off VPNs, proxies, or tools such as [https://support.apple.com/en-us/102022 iCloud Private Relay] (for Apple users) or [https://support.microsoft.com/topic/use-the-microsoft-edge-secure-network-to-protect-your-browsing-885472e2-7847-4d89-befb-c80d3dda6318 Microsoft Edge Secure Network].''' This is the ''most frequent reason'' that users encounter this block.
* '''Try a different network connection.''' Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data, or use a home network instead of a public or work connection.
* '''Whitelist Wikipedia.''' You may be able to whitelist Wikipedia from your VPN service so that connections to Wikipedia aren't tunneled through the VPN. Instructions for whitelisting Wikipedia on iCloud Private Relay can be found '''[https://support.apple.com/en-us/102022#website here]'''.
* '''Still blocked?''' If you believe that you are not running an anonymizing proxy or Tor, you should consider checking your network configuration to verify that this is actually the case. Network configurations can be changed without your knowledge, sometimes due to malware. In truly exceptional circumstances, you may request [[Wikipedia:IP_block_exemption#Requesting_and_granting_exemption|IP block exemption]]. Approval is limited and based on specific criteria, and you should only request it if you have ''no other way'' to edit Wikipedia.

'''Note''': These blocks are applied because of the configuration of your network or internet connection. They are ''not'' applied as a result of your actions, nor are they applied in order to discourage you from editing Wikipedia. We ''always'' appreciate good-faith contributors to this project, and we want to help you with being able to edit Wikipedia again.

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If you are confident that you are not connecting through an open proxy, web host, VPN service, or using Tor, you may [[Wikipedia:Appealing a block|appeal this block]] by adding the following text on your [[Help:Talk pages|talk page]]: {{tlx|unblock|2=reason=Caught by an open proxy block but this host or IP is not a web host. My IP address is _______. ''Place any further information here.'' ~~~~}}. '''You must fill in the blank with your IP address for this block to be investigated.''' Your IP address can be determined <span class="plainlinks">'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Get_my_IP_address?withJS=MediaWiki:Get-my-ip.js here]'''</span>. Alternatively, if you wish to keep your IP address private you can use the [[Wikipedia:Unblock Ticket Request System|unblock ticket request system]]. There are several reasons you might be editing using the IP address of an open proxy provider (such as if you are using VPN software or a business network); please use this method of appeal only if you are certain that your IP address is in fact not an open proxy provider.}}

{{hidden|class=sysop-show|style=font-size: 85%|header=Information for administrators:|content=<span style="border: 1px solid var(--border-color-interactive, #72777d); background-color: var(--background-color-destructive-subtle, #ffe9e5); color: inherit; padding:2px;">'''Administrators:'''</span> The [[WP:IP block exemption|IP block exemption]] user right should only be applied to allow users to edit using open proxies, web hosts, VPN services, or using Tor in ''very exceptional'' circumstances, and requests should usually be directed to the functionaries team via email. If you intend to grant the IP block exemption user right, a [[WP:CheckUser|CheckUser]] ''must'' take a look at the account first. This can be requested most easily at [[Wikipedia:SPI#Quick CheckUser requests|SPI Quick Checkuser Requests]]. '''Unblocking''' an IP or IP range with this template '''is highly discouraged''' without at least contacting the blocking administrator.}}
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