Submitted 4 months ago by Zombiepirate@lemm.ee to support@lemmy.world
I’m unable to post with my .world account, because it throws a 401 error.
It happens with both Connect and Jerboa. I’ve tried logging out and back in with Jerboa, but it doesn’t help.
This happened about a week ago too; I waited a few days and I was eventually able to post again.
Any ideas on how to fix this?
Hi,
It could be that there was a short term issue on the backend, did you select a language? Do you use a vpn?
Thanks for the feedback!
I did select a language, and I do use a VPN.
I wan not aware that a VPN would interfere with lemmy.world, as it works fine with other instances.
Is there a way to use a VPN with this instance? I live in a place where the local government has taken an interest in people’s web traffic, so I don’t want to go without it.
From what I recall the Lemmy.world admins had to restrict VPN traffic due to shitsmears using them to post CSAM all over the Lemmy.World instance.
It was intended to be a temporary measure until they could put other protection measures but it will take time.
I refuse to use an account on .world; this instance seems far too interested in deanonymizing users. Unable to use proton mail addresses or other temporary email to create accounts, VPN restrictions…what is the reason for this, .world admins?
taaz@biglemmowski.win 4 months ago
Check that your account is not marked as a bot (in your account preferences).
Accidentally turned that on few days ago and all kind of stuff appeared broken after that.