# Restricted targets: Proxy Solutions and Web Scraper API

### Proxy Solutions <a href="#h_ffdcbabbe6" id="h_ffdcbabbe6"></a>

We restrict some websites to avoid abuse and unclear activities with our proxy servers.

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&#x20;Get in touch with our [Customer Success Team](mailto:support@oxylabs.io) if your target falls under the mentioned groups to ensure you can access the target before purchasing.
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**​❗️The list includes but is not limited to targets such as:**

| Target category                          | Example                          |
| ---------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| Entertainment & streaming                | Netflix, Spotify, Twitch, Disney |
| Banking and other financial institutions | PayPal, Bank of America, Binance |
| Government websites                      | usa.gov, canada.ca               |
| Gaming                                   | Playstation, Steam               |
| Ticketing                                | Ticketmaster, Eventbrite         |
| Mailing                                  | Outlook, Yahoo mail              |
| IP checking websites\*                   | ipinfo.info, iplocation.net      |

\*Please use [ip.oxylabs.io](https://ip.oxylabs.io/), [ip.oxylabs.io/json](https://ip.oxylabs.io/json), or [ip.oxylabs.io/location](https://ip.oxylabs.io/location) to check your IP address.

For ISP Proxies, we also block telecommunication operators like Orange, Vodafone, etc. Visit the [documentation](https://developers.oxylabs.io/) to see the restricted targets list for each proxy solution.

### Web Scraper API <a href="#h_43525567d3" id="h_43525567d3"></a>

Some websites are restricted on our Web Scraper API to prevent misuse and ensure responsible usage.&#x20;

However, **we can unblock some targets after you go through a short KYC procedure**. \
To do so, reach out to our Support Team via [live chat on our website](https://oxylabs.drift.click/oxybot) or message <support@oxylabs.io>.

**❗️The list includes but is not limited to targets such as:**

| Target category                     | Example                         |
| ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| Entertainment & streaming           | Spotify, Twitch, Disney         |
| Financial/Banking & Crypto websites | Stripe, Binance                 |
| Government websites                 | usa.gov, canada.ca              |
| Gaming                              | Steam                           |
| Professional & social networks      | LinkedIn                        |
| Ticketing                           | Ticketmaster, Eventim, SeatGeek |

Explore some of the most popular scrapers here:

<https://oxylabs.io/products/scraper-api#available-scrapers>

To get a demo of scraping your desired targets, sign up on our [dashboard](https://dashboard.oxylabs.io/en/overview/) and explore the Web Scraper API Playground.

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