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Blocks and errors

A failed request tells you who refused it and why, if you read it. These guides are about reading it, and about fixing the cheap causes (headers, pacing, cookies) before paying for pricier IPs.
8 min readBlocks and errors, Code you can paste

Fixing 407, 403 and 429: a proxy error field guide

Who sent the error, the proxy or the site? How to tell with one curl flag, and the fix for each code, with Python you can paste.

Read →9 min readCode you can paste, Blocks and errors

Scraping with Playwright through a proxy without getting flagged (ethically)

Playwright through an authenticated proxy in Python and Node, with robots.txt checks, a byte counter, and asset blocking that cuts the bill.

Read →8 min readBlocks and errors

Not getting blocked: the boring checklist that works

Before you buy more expensive proxies, fix your headers, your pacing and your TLS fingerprint. Most blocks are the client, not the IP.

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