April 14, 2025Introduction
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If your domain is blocked by the Great Firewall (GFW), it’s typically because the site or service is being filtered when entering certain regions’ internet. Governments in these areas enforce tight censorship and control over online content. The fix depends on your circumstances and goals. Below are some common solutions and steps:
1. Confirm If Your Domain Is Actually Blocked
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First, make sure the domain is indeed blocked and not down due to another issue (like a server outage). You can check this by:
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April 11, 2025 Introduction
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In internet operations, domain blocking is a frequent and vexing issue, with numerous websites restricted due to policy or content violations. When a website or domain is blocked by government authorities for breaching regulations or policies, it often involves deeper technical and administrative layers. Network censorship measures go beyond simply preventing access to a specific IP address—they also encompass control over domain resolution and other tactics.
Website administrators often attempt to use a 301 redirect (permanent redirect) to reroute traffic to an unblocked new domain in hopes of restoring access. However, many find that even after setting up a 301 redirect, users still cannot access the site, and the new domain may quickly get blocked as well. Why does this happen? The primary reason is that a 301 redirect is essentially an HTTP response code sent by the web server to the browser, instructing it to visit a specified new URL. However, this does not alter the underlying network censorship measures that block the domain.
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March 24, 2025 Introduction
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When one of your domains is blocked (i.e., “walled off” and inaccessible), you may want to use a 301 redirect (also known as a 301 permanent redirect) to guide users from the inaccessible domain (the blocked one) to another unblocked domain or server. This improves user experience and helps retain some of your traffic.
Confirming That a Domain Is Blocked
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Before setting up a 301 redirect, rule out other possibilities (such as network issues or DNS resolution problems) to confirm whether the domain is truly blocked. Typically, a blocked domain exhibits the following behavior: it cannot be accessed directly in some regions but remains accessible in others. Verify that your domain is indeed blocked and that this is the reason you wish to proceed with a 301 redirect.
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