Even running your
main server and load balancer behind a VPN or Cloudflare will not fully prevent blocks you will still get blocked eventually.
Cloudflare IP ranges are now
regularly blocked in Spain, and
commercial VPNs are increasingly blocked worldwide.
My recommended approach
Run
your own private VPN server, using:
- WireGuard (best performance each user must have their own unique config)
- OpenVPN (widely supported and easy to integrate)
Users should install and connect via this VPN on their device, or use one of the many applications that support
OpenVPN certificate integration.
Best practice in this industry
The key is
leak prevention and proactive protection, not reacting after blocks occur.
Blocks almost always happen because of:
- IP or DNS leaks
- Publicly exposed infrastructure
- Selling or advertising services openly
- Poor operational discipline / reckless configuration
Avoid leaks. Prevent blocks before they happen.
Once you’re blocked, you’re already too late.