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> it's pretty much impossible to bypass as a human if their magical black box doesn't like your browser and/or IP address

There are residential-IP-backed VPN services that you can use just like commercial VPN services — but they're mostly built on the backs of botnets, so it's ethically questionable to use them.



FWIW, StarVPN claims to have "ethically sourced" IPs. That is, not from botnets. Their pricing is quite a bit higher than many (cheapest plan is $20/month), but could be worth trying.

https://www.starvpn.com/


The "residential VPN" providers setup fake ISPs or buy AT&T/Verizon business circuits with large blocks of IPs and sell them as residential.

They are easily detected if you are buying IP intelligence from one of the higher quality providers: https://app.spur.us/context?q=STARVPN_PROXY


The linked page shows a sign-in screen.


Spur access requires a free account.


That's helpful to know. I wasn't aware of this.


You could also use Tailscale back to your own IP if the goal is not having to trust public WiFi.


To note, IP is only a part of it, and the full extent of what's baked into a CF score will never be explicited (for obvious reasons).

CloudFront being way past the simple blocking of IP addresses, I wouldn't be surprised if a mismatch between your IP block and your language/cookies would be enough to lower your score.




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