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The Open proxies noticeboard seeks to identify, verify and block open proxies and anonymity network exit nodes. To prevent abuse or vandalism, only proxy checks by verified users will be accepted. All users are welcome to discuss on the talk page, report possible proxies, or request that a blocked IP be rechecked.

  • If you've been blocked as an open proxy, please see: Help:blocked.
  • To report a proxy check or an incorrect block, see the #Reporting section.

Open proxies may be blocked from editing

Please report IP addresses you suspect are open proxies below. A project member will scan or attempt to connect to the proxy, and if confirmed will block the address.

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  • The IP has made abusive contributions within the past week
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91.246.176.0/22

– This proxy check request is closed and will soon be archived by a bot.

Reason: Global Secure Layer range with ExpressVPN hits kline / talk / contribs 01:21, 10 February 2026 (UTC)

 Completed. Blocked. Malcolmxl5 (talk) 15:04, 10 February 2026 (UTC)

129.126.150.107

– This proxy check request is closed and will soon be archived by a bot.

Reason: FortiClient VPN hit with mostly non-constructive editing. kline / talk / contribs 01:24, 10 February 2026 (UTC)

 Completed. A static IP, likely a business, using Fortinet security products with a FortiClient VPN gateway. Requires administrator authorisation and authentication thus a closed proxy. Soft blocked. Malcolmxl5 (talk) 15:33, 10 February 2026 (UTC)

91.231.233.187

– This proxy check request is closed and will soon be archived by a bot.

I think the wider range needs to be blocked, many TAs are using the IP range including an LTA. Traumnovelle (talk) 19:59, 27 February 2026 (UTC)

@Traumnovelle. Why do you think this is a proxy? — Malcolmxl5 (talk) 01:28, 28 February 2026 (UTC)
The multiple users on the IP plus Traumnovelle (talk) 01:53, 28 February 2026 (UTC)
Open proxy blocked. IP blocked as a residential proxy. Malcolmxl5 (talk) 02:41, 1 March 2026 (UTC)

97.74.104.15

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97.74.104.15 · talk · contribs · block · block log · active blocks · stalk · Robtex · whois · Google · ipcheck · HTTP · geo · rangeblocks · spur · shodan

Reason: Requested unblock. Can the proxy block be adjusted so that it does not include this IP: 97.74.104.15. I am running an edit-a-thon at an academic conference that uses that IP for wifi (for conference goers).

P&E HERE: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/2026_CCCC_Annual_Convention/Why_Conference_-_CCCC_2026_Edits_Wikipedia_(March,_2026_-_April,_2026)

Conference runs today through end of day Saturday. Thank you

Matthewvetter (talk) 12:44, 5 March 2026 (UTC)

@Matthewvetter. I have unblocked locally on en.wiki (it can be reblocked later) but it is also globally blocked and you will need to get in touch with Jon Kolbert or to contact stewards or request an unblock at Steward_requests/Global#Requests_for_global_(un)block. — Malcolmxl5 (talk) 14:29, 5 March 2026 (UTC)
@Matthewvetter. Are you able to edit now? — Malcolmxl5 (talk) 15:20, 5 March 2026 (UTC)
Hi @Malcolmxl5, yes sorry for the delay. I was on site today and had no issues. Matthewvetter (talk) 23:37, 6 March 2026 (UTC)
That's good. — Malcolmxl5 (talk) 18:43, 7 March 2026 (UTC)
 Completed. Temporarily unblocked for the duration of the edit-a-thon at the academic conference. --Malcolmxl5 (talk) 11:40, 8 March 2026 (UTC)

8.8.8.8

– This proxy check request is closed and will soon be archived by a bot.

8.8.8.8 · talk · contribs · block · block log · active blocks · stalk · Robtex · whois · Google · ipcheck · HTTP · geo · rangeblocks · spur · shodan

Reason: Requested unblock. ~2026-15467-91 (talk) 09:23, 11 March 2026 (UTC) I need to use it

8.8.8.8 is not blocked here on English Wikipedia. Given your location, it is probably restricted by the authorities in your country. — Malcolmxl5 (talk) 11:05, 11 March 2026 (UTC)
 Completed. Can’t help with this one. — Malcolmxl5 (talk) 12:32, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

Automated lists and tools

  • User:AntiCompositeBot/ASNBlock maintained by User:AntiCompositeBot is a list of hosting provider ranges that need assessment for blocks that is updated daily. Admins are encouraged to review the list and assess for blocks as needed. All administrators are individually responsible for any blocks they make based on that list.
  • ISP Rangefinder is a tool that allows administrators to easily identify and hard block all ranges for an entire ISP. It should be used with extreme caution, but is useful for blocking known open proxy providers. All administrators are individually responsible for any blocks they make based on the results from this tool.
  • IPCheck is a tool that can help provide clues about potential open proxies.
  • Bullseye provides information about IPS, including clues about potential open proxies.
  • whois-referral is a generic WHOIS tool.
  • Range block finder finds present and past range blocks.

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