VPN Access Denied

VPN Access Denied



Sorry, you do not have permission to access this site while using a VPN or proxy service.

Please disable this service and try again, thanks!


Why?


Among other security concerns and customer assistance framework requirements, the use of VPNs and IP obfuscation services create potential rejections of legitimate payment attempts as a function of the authorization process. If the IP address of the transaction attempt is in a location far enough away from the registered address of the card holder, security protocols of many credit and debit cards may refuse the sale attempt. Ensuring the location of the transaction is related to the location of the card holder creates a safer environment for customers and quicker and more efficient interactions with our automated customer service system.

If you are unaware that you are using such a service, the following are some common VPN's and how you can disable them to regain access to the OwnHammer website:


Apple
iCloud+ Subscription Ā  | Ā  iCloud Private Relay


Due to the nature of how this service functions, it largely does not interfere with sales approvals as the IP location still remains within a relatively close proximity to the source. As a result, iCloud Private Relay is allowed for use with the OwnHammer website. However, as Apple outsources this service to third party partners, new integration providers may be utilized that display as their own company and may not be recognized as an extension of Apple, requiring intervention.

Depending on the type of Apple device, disabling iCloud Private Relay can be located in different places and under different names:


for iPhone and iPad:
  • open the "Settings" app
  • tap on your Apple ID (your name, towards the top)
  • select iCloud > Private Relay
  • toggle the Private Relay switch to off
  • if prompted to confirm, tap "Turn Off Private Relay"
 for Mac:
  • open "System Settings" (in the Apple menu)
  • click on "Network" in the sidebar
  • click on "Wi-Fi Network" or "Ethernet Connection"
  • click on "Details"
  • toggle the "Limit IP Address Tracking" switch to off


Microsoft
Edge Secure Network Ā  | Ā  Windows VPN


Edge Secure Network

disable for all sites:
  • click on the three dots (the "Settings and more" button) in the top-right corner of the Edge browser window
  • select "Privacy, Search, and Services" in the lefthand sidebar
  • select "Settings" from the dropdown menu, then click on "Privacy, search, and services"
  • scroll down to the "Security" section and look for the "Microsoft Edge Secure Network" toggle
  • disable the VPN by toggling the switch to the "off" position

disable for OwnHammer site only:
  • click on the three dots (the "Settings and more" button) in the top-right corner of the Edge browser window
  • select "Privacy, Search, and Services" in the lefthand sidebar
  • select "Settings" from the dropdown menu, then click on "Privacy, search, and services"
  • scroll down to the "Security" section and look for the "Microsoft Edge Secure Network" section
  • click to enter "Manage Secure Network Sites"
  • in the "Never use Secure Network for these sites" section, click "Add a site" and add ownhammer.com in the pop-up

Windows VPN

  • click the Start button, then click the Settings icon (gear icon)
  • click on "Network & Internet"
  • on the left-hand side, click on "VPN"
  • under the VPN connections list, select the VPN connection you want to disconnect
  • click the "Disconnect" button


M247 LTD
ExpressVPN Ā  | Ā  NordVPN Ā  | Ā  Surfshark Ā  | Ā  etc.


To disable the M247 LTD VPN, you'll need to disconnect the VPN client on your device or router. This involves either toggling the VPN off within your VPN app or accessing your router's administration panel to disable the VPN connection.


disconnecting through your VPN app:
  • open your VPN app (e.g., ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark, etc.)
  • look for a button that indicates "Connected" or a similar term
  • click or tap that button to disconnect

disconnecting through your router:
  • log in to your router's administration panel
  • find the VPN settings, which might be under "VPN settings," "Control panel," "Settings," or "Network/WAN setup"
  • toggle the VPN off (you may need to restart your router for the changes to take effect)