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Capture a site that blocks automated access

Distinguish access-denied pages and challenges from ordinary rendering problems.

Check for an access restriction

An access-denied page, CAPTCHA, or browser challenge can mean the target has rejected automated access. The same site may load in your browser because its IP address, session, or location differs. A longer delay does not necessarily remove a block.

Try stealth mode if available

If your organization has access to stealth capture, try stealthMode: true for the affected site. Use it selectively; it may take longer and cannot guarantee access to every protected website. It does not provide a login session or remove the need for authorization to access private content.

Handle repeated blocks

TARGET_BLOCKED means a challenge or block remained. Use bounded retries, then stop retrying the same URL repeatedly. Send the request ID, timestamp, URL, and error to support. Avoid treating an image of a challenge page as a successful capture of the intended content.

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