# Restricted Websites

Some websites are restricted and cannot be accessed using PlainProxies services. These restrictions exist to comply with legal, security, and compliance requirements.

**Currently Restricted Websites**

At the moment, access is **not allowed** to the following categories:

* **`.gov` domains**
* **Financial institutions**, including but not limited to:
  * Banks
  * Payment processors
  * Financial services platforms
* **SMTP Ports:** 25, 465, 587, 2525
* **IMAP/POP3 Ports:** 110, 993, 995, 143

Requests to the above targets and protocols are blocked by default. Access can be enabled only after completion of identity verification (KYC) and approval following an internal risk assessment.  You can check the complete list of available sites after KYC here:

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**Updates & Questions**

The list of restricted websites may be updated over time.

If you are unsure whether a specific website is allowed, or if you have questions about these restrictions, please contact our team via live chat.


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