How to Fix Cloudflare’s Error 1020 Access Denied (10 Ways)

Dec. 27, 2022

We know this sounds like the most basic solution, but it’s one you should try nonetheless. A router drives your internet connection, and as such, has its own cache. This is used to ensure websites load up quickly. However, due to one reason or another, this cache can sometimes become corrupted. If that’s not the case, there could be an ISP issue with your router.

Speaking of webpages, there are times when a particular web page has been blocked from public access on the website. Basically, it means there could be a particular server-side error with that webpage. To check this, head over to some other webpage of the same website. You can do this on most websites depending on their category.

For instance – if you are on Amazon, click on some other product category to see if it loads fine. If it does, all you have to do is wait for the webmaster to fix the Cloudflare error, since the issue is not on your end. However, if other web pages or the entire website refuses to load, then sadly, it’s your problem. And we need to try other fixes!

Note: Depending on what browser you are using, the settings may be slightly different. We are showing the steps for Chrome, but they will likely be similar for other browsers:

First, click on theellipsis icon(three dots) on the top right and click on “Settings” in the drop-down menu.
Once there, click on “Privacy and security” in the left sidebar.
Under the Privacy and Security menu, click onClear Browsing Dataand uncheck everything except cached images and files. Choose the time range (preferably, All time) and click on “Clear Data“.

Everyone has their fair share of browser extensions to block ads and spammy pop-up windows. However, these extensions are also the ones that sometimes get in the way when accessing some websites. This usually happens because the website you are trying to visit has deemed a few of these browser extensions untrustworthy. This can be the case with a new website or even an existing one.

To resolve this error, you can eitherswitch off all your browser extensions or disable them selectively. To disable extensions on Chrome, follow the steps below.

Click on theellipsisicon on the top right to open the drop-down menu.
In the drop-down, hover your cursor over “More tools” and select “Extensions” from the menu that appears. This will lead you to the extensions settings menu.
Now,toggle off the extensionsyou feel might be causing a problem.

Besides this error, the wrong date and time settings can result in other potential errors and cause you problems online. Thankfully, it’s easy to rectify this mistake. Head on over to our guide onhow to change date and time in Windows. Once done, simply head back to the website and try your luck again to see if the issue is fixed.

Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs for short, are services folks use to protect themselves online. However, depending on your VPN provider, the security offered might not be fully anonymous. This can lead to Cloudflare confusing your IP address as an intrusion and blocking it.

Combining his love for Literature and Tech, Upanishad dived into the world of technology journalism with fire. Now he writes about anything and everything while keeping a keen eye on his first love of gaming. Often found chronically walking around the office.