Access Abroad Issue
- Skub
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Access Abroad Issue
RB's query.
Does the forum not like foreign access or something?
For reference I'm in Chile, and using a VPN.
I wouldn't post this in the correct sub forum but....
Does the forum not like foreign access or something?
For reference I'm in Chile, and using a VPN.
I wouldn't post this in the correct sub forum but....
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Re: Access Abroad Issue
I'm in Germany and using a VPN with no problems. Expressvpn and using a server in the UK. It's also worked using a server in Germany.
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Re: Access Abroad Issue
We've blocked locations yes but unless I turn on my laptop and check i have no clue.
It all stemmed from when we had days and days of attack as did all php boards. But there's been no reason to change things
I'll look tomorrow but vpn is the easiest answer
It was mostly Asia but don't know if we blocked south America too
It all stemmed from when we had days and days of attack as did all php boards. But there's been no reason to change things
I'll look tomorrow but vpn is the easiest answer
It was mostly Asia but don't know if we blocked south America too
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Re: Access Abroad Issue
I'm in France and don't use a VPN on the laptop - no issues ! (not that's any use as it's not South America!!)
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Re: Access Abroad Issue
I'm in now.weeksy wrote: Wed Feb 25, 2026 6:06 pm We've blocked locations yes but unless I turn on my laptop and check i have no clue.
It all stemmed from when we had days and days of attack as did all php boards. But there's been no reason to change things
I'll look tomorrow but vpn is the easiest answer
It was mostly Asia but don't know if we blocked south America too
I moved the VPN outlet to a UK server and it's working fine.
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Re: Access Abroad Issue
Thanks mate.Skub wrote: Wed Feb 25, 2026 5:42 pm RB's query.
Does the forum not like foreign access or something?
For reference I'm in Chile, and using a VPN.
I wouldn't post this in the correct sub forum but....
non quod, sed quomodo
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Re: Access Abroad Issue
We do have a rule in place for blocking the continent of South America. Unless it's particularly pressing and as you've worked around it, i'd prefer to leave it in place if possible.
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Re: Access Abroad Issue
Leave it in place.weeksy wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 9:27 am We do have a rule in place for blocking the continent of South America. Unless it's particularly pressing and as you've worked around it, i'd prefer to leave it in place if possible.
Using the VPN works fine.
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