[Speaky] Unable to open the site error message saying 'you have been blocked'

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Unable to open the site error message saying 'you have been blocked'

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1 year ago

Hello! I see you’re getting an error message saying “you have been blocked” when trying to open the Speaky site. Let’s get to the bottom of this together.

Could you tell me a bit more about your situation? For example:
- Are you seeing this message immediately upon trying to access Speaky, or after logging in or taking some action?
- Are you using any VPN, proxy, or firewall on your Windows device that might affect access?
- Have you tried accessing Speaky from another browser or device to check if the issue persists?
- Do you remember if your Speaky account is fully verified and in good standing?

Often, a “blocked” message can be related to security protections like Cloudflare that websites use. Sometimes, this happens if your IP address was flagged, or if there’s a misconfiguration in your network setup.

Here’s a step-by-step list to try resolving this:

1. Clear Browser Cache and Cookies:
Sometimes old data causes access issues. In your WebKit browser (sounds like an underlying engine), try clearing the cache and cookies from the settings menu, then restart the browser and try again.

2. Disable VPN/Proxy or Firewall Temporarily:
If you’re using a VPN or proxy, disable it and try accessing Speaky again. Firewalls or network security software might block sites unexpectedly.

3. Try a Different Network:
Connect to a different Wi-Fi, like a mobile hotspot or a friend’s network, to see if your primary network’s IP is restricted.

4. Check Account Status:
If you can, log in from another device or browser and check your Speaky account status. If your account was flagged or blocked due to suspicious activity, that could trigger the message.

5. Contact Speaky Support:
If none of the above helps, you may need to contact Speaky’s support with details about your issue, including screenshots if possible. Their team can check if your IP or account was blocked by mistake. You can email them at [email protected] or use their support page: Speaky Account Support

If you’ve already tried some of these steps, please let me know which ones, and I can help guide you to deeper troubleshooting or alternative fixes.

Are you able to try these suggestions? Let me know how it goes!

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