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This means that scans of the IP which makes the edits do not detect any open ports, while scans of the IP you connect to do not show what address it will use to edit (i.e. which IP to block). A common scenario is where an ISP routes all their web traffic through a central caching server , and one of the IPs using it is running an open proxy.
Open or anonymizing proxies, including Tor as well as many public VPNs, may be blocked from editing for any period at any time. While this may affect legitimate users, they are not the intended targets and may freely use proxies until those are blocked. No restrictions are placed on reading Wikipedia through an open or anonymous proxy.
A proxy list is a list of open HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS proxy servers all on one website. Proxies allow users to make indirect network connections to other computer network services. [ 1 ] Proxy lists include the IP addresses of computers hosting open proxy servers, meaning that these proxy servers are available to anyone on the internet.
Using a VPN or other anonymizing proxy service - you are using a VPN or another service that uses proxies. These can be blocked for any period of time to protect site security. Please disconnect from the service before trying to edit Wikipedia again. You may need to reconfigure proxy settings on your computer or router.
This page lists all proxy servers set up by project participants. If you would like to make use of one of these servers, first check to see if you are eligible and e-mail the server admin listed next to the server and they should set you up with an account. #
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An open proxy forwarding requests from and to anywhere on the Internet. An open proxy is a type of proxy server that is accessible by any Internet user.. Generally, a proxy server only allows users within a network group (i.e. a closed proxy) to store and forward Internet services such as DNS or web pages to reduce and control the bandwidth used by the group.
Open public proxy sites do not provide anonymity and can view and record the location of computers making requests as well as the websites accessed. [ 4 ] In many jurisdictions accessing blocked content is a serious crime , particularly content that is considered to be child pornography , a threat to national security , or an incitement of ...