Template:Blocked proxy/testcases

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|host=proxy.example.com

{{Blocked proxy|host=proxy.example.com |nocat=yes}}

The host proxy.example.com that you are currently using has been blocked because it is believed to be an open or anonymizing proxy, such as a VPN service. To prevent abuse, these proxies may be blocked from editing Wikipedia.

If you are using an open proxy or VPN service, you will need to disable it or turn it off in order to edit Wikipedia.

If you believe you are not using an anonymizing proxy, the most likely cause is that another customer using your host who was previously assigned this IP address was running an open proxy. You may appeal this block by adding the following text on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Caught by an open proxy block but this host or IP is not an open proxy. 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 here. Alternatively, if you wish to keep your IP address private you can use the Unblock Ticket Request System.

More rarely, your network equipment or that of your service provider may be misconfigured or compromised by malicious software (such as a virus). For more information, see the WikiProject Open Proxies.

Administrators: The IP block exemption user right should only be applied to allow users to edit using an open or anonymizing proxies in exceptional circumstances, and they should usually be directed to the functionaries team via email. If you intend to give the IPBE user right, a CheckUser needs to take a look at the account. This can be requested most easily at SPI Quick Checkuser Requests. Unblocking an IP or IP range with this template is highly discouraged without at least contacting the blocking administrator.

The host proxy.example.com that you are currently using has been blocked because it is believed to be an open or anonymizing proxy, such as a VPN service. To prevent abuse, these proxies may be blocked from editing Wikipedia.

Why am I seeing this message?

You are seeing this message because we believe the IP address you are editing from to be from a VPN service or from some other open proxy. You will need to disconnect from your VPN in order to continue editing.

If you are using iCloud Private Relay, Microsoft Edge Secure Network, or another anonymizing feature in your operating system or web browser, you will need to turn it off to edit.
You may be able to whitelist Wikipedia from your VPN so that connections to Wikipedia aren't through a VPN service.
If you are running an anonymizing proxy or Tor, you should consider checking the configuration to make sure it is accurate. Sometimes the configuration is changed without your knowledge, sometimes by malware.
Otherwise, if you have a legitimate reason to use a VPN or anonymizing proxy, you may request IP block exemption. It will only be granted in exceptional circumstances, where it is necessary to bypass blocks imposed by your network administrator. Only request this if you have no other way to access Wikipedia.

Not using an open proxy?

If you believe you are not using an anonymizing proxy, the most likely cause is that another customer using your host who was previously assigned this IP address was running an open proxy. You may appeal this block by adding the following text on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Caught by an open proxy block but this host or IP is not an open proxy. 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 here. Alternatively, if you wish to keep your IP address private you can use the Unblock Ticket Request System.

For more information, see the WikiProject Open proxies.

Administrators: The IP block exemption user right should only be applied to allow users to edit using an open or anonymizing proxies in exceptional circumstances, and they should usually be directed to the functionaries team via email. If you intend to give the IPBE user right, a CheckUser needs to take a look at the account. This can be requested most easily at SPI Quick Checkuser Requests. Unblocking an IP or IP range with this template is highly discouraged without at least contacting the blocking administrator.

|indef=yes

{{Blocked proxy|indef=yes |nocat=yes}}

The IP address that you are currently using has been blocked indefinitely because it is believed to be an open or anonymizing proxy, such as a VPN service. To prevent abuse, these proxies may be blocked from editing Wikipedia.

If you are using an open proxy or VPN service, you will need to disable it or turn it off in order to edit Wikipedia.

If you believe you are not using an anonymizing proxy, the most likely cause is that another customer using your IP address who was previously assigned this IP address was running an open proxy. You may appeal this block by adding the following text on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Caught by an open proxy block but this host or IP is not an open proxy. 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 here. Alternatively, if you wish to keep your IP address private you can use the Unblock Ticket Request System.

More rarely, your network equipment or that of your service provider may be misconfigured or compromised by malicious software (such as a virus). For more information, see the WikiProject Open Proxies.

Administrators: The IP block exemption user right should only be applied to allow users to edit using an open or anonymizing proxies in exceptional circumstances, and they should usually be directed to the functionaries team via email. If you intend to give the IPBE user right, a CheckUser needs to take a look at the account. This can be requested most easily at SPI Quick Checkuser Requests. Unblocking an IP or IP range with this template is highly discouraged without at least contacting the blocking administrator.

The IP address that you are currently using has been blocked indefinitely because it is believed to be an open or anonymizing proxy, such as a VPN service. To prevent abuse, these proxies may be blocked from editing Wikipedia.

Why am I seeing this message?

You are seeing this message because we believe the IP address you are editing from to be from a VPN service or from some other open proxy. You will need to disconnect from your VPN in order to continue editing.

If you are using iCloud Private Relay, Microsoft Edge Secure Network, or another anonymizing feature in your operating system or web browser, you will need to turn it off to edit.
You may be able to whitelist Wikipedia from your VPN so that connections to Wikipedia aren't through a VPN service.
If you are running an anonymizing proxy or Tor, you should consider checking the configuration to make sure it is accurate. Sometimes the configuration is changed without your knowledge, sometimes by malware.
Otherwise, if you have a legitimate reason to use a VPN or anonymizing proxy, you may request IP block exemption. It will only be granted in exceptional circumstances, where it is necessary to bypass blocks imposed by your network administrator. Only request this if you have no other way to access Wikipedia.

Not using an open proxy?

If you believe you are not using an anonymizing proxy, the most likely cause is that another customer using your IP address who was previously assigned this IP address was running an open proxy. You may appeal this block by adding the following text on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Caught by an open proxy block but this host or IP is not an open proxy. 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 here. Alternatively, if you wish to keep your IP address private you can use the Unblock Ticket Request System.

For more information, see the WikiProject Open proxies.

Administrators: The IP block exemption user right should only be applied to allow users to edit using an open or anonymizing proxies in exceptional circumstances, and they should usually be directed to the functionaries team via email. If you intend to give the IPBE user right, a CheckUser needs to take a look at the account. This can be requested most easily at SPI Quick Checkuser Requests. Unblocking an IP or IP range with this template is highly discouraged without at least contacting the blocking administrator.