# Block VPN

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This feature will increase the user verification attempt count.
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VPNs and Proxies are good for anonymous usage, but in certain cases it can be used maliciously like circumventing bans or creating alternate accounts to bypass certain restrictions.

This is a common tactic to circumvent bans on Discord as bans are usually IP-based.

You can switch this function **ON (recommended) or OFF.**

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Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.authenticateme.xyz/en/owners-manual/setup/005-subpage/block-vpn.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.