How to fix access denied website

The “Access Denied” error appears when your browser uses different proxy settings or VPN instead of what's really set on your Windows 10 PC.
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You can try:

1. Clearing your browser cookies and history.
2. Turning off VPN and VPN extensions.
3. Disabling your proxy.
4. Switching to a premium VPN service.
5. Resetting your browser data.

1. How do I fix a website that says access denied?
2. Why am I blocked from accessing a website?
3. Why does it say access denied?
4. How do I fix access permissions?
5. What does code 1020 mean?
6. Is Error 1020 my fault?
7. Is My IP address blocked from a website?
8. Why would a website ban my IP address?
9. What is error 1020 in VFS Global?
10. Why is Cloudflare blocking me from web sites?

How do I fix a website that says access denied?

Clear Browser Data

If you come across an “Access Denied on This Server” error message, you should consider clearing your browser data. This will allow you to keep your custom settings but will remove your entire history, all of your cookies, and sometimes, your passwords.

Why am I blocked from accessing a website?

Websites get blocked when they detect an IP address that isn't supposed to access the restricted content. Your IP (Internet Protocol) address identifies your device on the internet and reveals your physical location. That's what lets websites find your IP and block (or allow) your device.

Why does it say access denied?

Answer. The Access Denied error message appears when someone attempts to access a page they do not have permission to view. There are a variety of scenarios in which this error message can be displayed.

How do I fix access permissions?

Right-click the file or folder, and then click Properties. Click the Security tab. Under Group or user names, click your name to see the permissions you have. Click Edit, click your name, select the check boxes for the permissions that you must have, and then click OK.

What does code 1020 mean?

Error 1020 is an access denied error, similar to a 403 Forbidden error. In the Cloudflare CDN, it's a way of deliberately denying access to a website for certain users. Seeing error 1020 as a visitor means that you have violated one of the site's Firewall Rules (whether intentionally or otherwise).

Is Error 1020 my fault?

If you're getting an Error 1020 Access Denied message, that means the website's firewall believes your IP address is a threat. You can try accessing the website from a different browser, adjusting your browser's settings, restarting your router, or toggling your VPN to fix a 1020 error.

Is My IP address blocked from a website?

The easiest way to figure out if your IP has been blocked is to try connecting to the website using another IP address. If you were visiting the website with your computer connected to the WI-FI, you can try to connect using a different connection, for example, your phone's data.

Why would a website ban my IP address?

A person or company's IP address may be blocked from a website or platform's server with a message like “Your IP has been banned” for a number of reasons, such as: Spamming for commercial use, such as mass messaging or advertising a product or service without first receiving platform consent.

What is error 1020 in VFS Global?

What is Error 1020 Access Denied? Error 1020 Access Denied happens when you violate a firewall rule on a site protected by Cloudflare. Basically, your connection request is blocked after you try to directly access an endpoint that is protected.

Why is Cloudflare blocking me from web sites?

The common cause for this error is: The owner of a website restricts access based on malicious activity detected on the visitor's computer or network (IP address). A virus or malware infection on the visitor's computer is the most likely cause.