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➡️ How to Confirm If a Proxy Is Blocked by a Website

This guide helps you determine whether a proxy is blocked by a specific website or if the issue is related to configuration, authorization, or proxy type.

This article complements the following KBs:

• ✔ I Can’t Get My Proxies to Work
• ✔ Why Are My Proxies Not Working on Some Sites?
• ✔ What Should I Do If My Proxy Is Banned?

➡️ Step 1: Confirm Your Proxy Is Set Up Correctly

Before testing whether a proxy is blocked, you must first confirm that it is properly configured and authorized.

• ✔ Verify you are using the correct IP, port, and authorization method
• ✔ Ensure your IP is authorized or credentials are correct

For full setup instructions, follow this guide: How Do I Authorize My Proxies? 

Important: If your proxy is not configured correctly, it may appear “blocked” when it is actually just misconfigured.

➡️ Step 2: Verify That the Proxy Is Actively Loaded

Once configured, load the proxy into a browser or supported tool and visit an IP-check site such as:

• ✔ https://whatismyipaddress.com 
• ✔ https://ipinfo.io 

What to look for:

• ✔ If the displayed IP matches your proxy (or rotating exit IP), the proxy is working
• ✔ If your real IP appears, the proxy is not loaded correctly

Note for rotating proxies: Seeing a different public IP than the entry IP is expected behavior.

➡️ Step 3: Test the Target Website

After confirming the proxy is active:

• ✔ Visit the website you’re trying to access
• ✔ If the site loads normally, the proxy is not blocked
• ✔ If you encounter errors, CAPTCHAs, or access denial, the proxy may be blocked on that site

At this point, the issue is typically related to:

• ✔ Website restrictions or anti-bot systems
• ✔ Proxy reputation on that specific site
• ✔ Proxy type not being suitable for the target

➡️ What to Do If the Proxy Is Blocked

Proxy blocks are common and expected—especially on restrictive platforms. Being blocked does not mean the proxy is broken.

• ✔ Replace the proxy IP (static proxies)
• ✔ Rotate to a new IP (rotating services)
• ✔ Consider upgrading to a higher-trust proxy type (ISP, Residential)

Replacement guide: How Do I Replace Proxies? 

➡️ Need Help?

If you’re unsure whether your proxy is blocked, misconfigured, or simply not the right proxy type for your target site, our support team can help.

• ✔ Email: support@rayobyte.com
• ✔ Submit a Ticket:  https://rayobyte.com/contact-us/ 

We’ll help you troubleshoot the issue and recommend the best solution for your use case.