Why VPN, Proxy, Tor, and Relay Access Is Blocked on Codanya

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Published by the Codanya Team · Platform Updates · 5 min read

At Codanya, we've built a community-first digital marketplace where developers can sell with confidence and buyers can purchase with trust. To protect that environment, we restrict access via VPNs, proxies, Tor networks, and relay services. Here's exactly why — and what it means for you.

What Are VPNs, Proxies, Tor, and Relay Services?​

Before diving into the reasons, here's a quick breakdown of what these services actually are:

• VPN (Virtual Private Network) — Routes your connection through a server elsewhere, hiding your real IP address.
• Proxy Server — Acts as a middleman between your device and the websites you visit, masking your origin.
• Tor (The Onion Router) — Bounces your traffic through multiple encrypted relays, making it extremely difficult to trace.
• Relay Services — Similar to proxies, these reroute traffic to conceal the user's true identity and location.

Each of these tools serves legitimate purposes in certain contexts. However, on a digital marketplace like Codanya, they introduce serious security challenges that we simply cannot ignore.

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Why Codanya Blocks These Services​

1. Preventing Fraud and Marketplace Abuse​

Masked connections are one of the most common tools used by bad actors. Fraudsters routinely use VPNs and proxies to create multiple accounts, submit fraudulent orders, or abuse refund and dispute systems — all while evading detection. Blocking these services significantly reduces the risk of this kind of abuse, which ultimately harms legitimate sellers and buyers on our platform.

2. Protecting Our Sellers and Developers​

Codanya is home to developers who invest real time and effort into creating XenForo add-ons, WordPress themes, PHP scripts, mobile apps, and HTML templates. When someone uses an anonymisation tool to circumvent our security, it's frequently to steal, redistribute, or fraudulently acquire that work. This restriction is a direct line of defence for every creator on our platform.

3. Stopping Ban Evasion​

If a user has been removed from Codanya for violating our Terms of Use, anonymisation tools are often their first port of call when attempting to re-register and continue their behaviour. Blocking VPN and proxy access helps us enforce our community standards consistently and fairly.

4. Reducing Spam and Automated Bot Activity​

Spam campaigns and automated bots frequently use rotating proxies and VPN services to flood platforms with fake accounts, fake reviews, or malicious content. Our policy helps keep the Codanya community clean, genuine, and trustworthy for everyone.

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"But I Just Use a VPN for Privacy…"​

We completely understand — and we respect it. Many people use VPNs legitimately for everyday privacy or security reasons, and that's entirely reasonable. Unfortunately, the risk posed by the smaller number of bad actors who misuse these tools means we have to apply this restriction consistently.

Accessing Codanya Without Your VPNIf you're a legitimate user who has been blocked due to your VPN or proxy, simply disconnect from it and connect to Codanya through your standard internet connection. Your data and activity on our platform is protected under our Privacy Policy regardless.

What If I'm Blocked and I'm Not Using Any of These Services?​

Some ISPs and mobile carriers route traffic in ways that may occasionally trigger our detection systems. Additionally, certain corporate or university networks may share IPs with flagged ranges. If you're unable to access Codanya and you're confident you're not using any anonymisation services, please reach out to our support team. We review these cases individually and resolve them as quickly as possible.

Our Commitment to the Codanya Community​

This policy isn't about restricting freedom — it's about protecting the people who make Codanya what it is. Every developer who uploads a product, every buyer who makes a purchase, and every member who contributes to our forums deserves a safe, fair, and trusted environment. This restriction exists solely to uphold that standard.

We'll always act in the best interests of our community, and we'll continue to review and refine our security policies as our platform grows.