Message
This network is blocking ForestVPN
This network is blocking ForestVPN: what the ForestVPN message cp.access_blocked means, why it appears and what to do about it.
Updated October 11, 2026
The app says: "This network is blocking ForestVPN."
What it means
Every way the app has to reach ForestVPN was refused on this network. The block is on this network, not on your account.
What to do
Switch to another network, such as mobile data, and connect again.
Why it happens
The network filters VPN traffic, including the backup routes.
Where you see it
The ForestVPN apps show this message on the connection screen, and in a notification when it affects your connection. The code is cp.access_blocked.