Question Banned IP

[NDonahue]

In the last couple of days, I’m getting blocked from accessing SB due to a banned IP. I don’t think this is punitive as my account is fine.

is there any solution to white-list my IP? If not, I can access via VPN, but that’s a PITA.

 

[Pedro Burrito]

Which IP address of the hundreds of IP addresses that you are using is blocked?

We are getting hammered by spambots and I am blocking the IP addresses that are flagged by stop spam forum. I usually check to see if any of our accounts are using a spam source before I block it. Unless you’re using an IP address from Russia, Ukraine, Nigeria or India which I block in /24 or more.

 

[NDonahue]

Thanks. I suspect there are many IP addresses because of connection from my phone and/or use of NordVPN.

The blocked IP address is likely 41.249.94.102 (or
somewhere in that /24 range). This block is reserved for my ISP.

 

[Pedro Burrito]

Thanks. I suspect there are many IP addresses because of connection from my phone and/or use of NordVPN.

The blocked IP address is likely 41.249.94.102 (or
somewhere in that /24 range). This block is reserved for my ISP.

Nothing in 41.249 is blocked. You just connected with that IP 17 minutes ago.

 

[NDonahue]

OK. Thanks. If that is working it means my home can connect (I thought I was still on the VPN). I’m not sure what was causing the original block message, but the problem of connecting from home has resolved.

thanks for looking into this.

 

[Pearlman]

I’ve had the same problem since years when using one of my mobile providers. Can the admin please check if these netblocks are in the banned list? Attached pic.