How to Fix Cloudflare's 'Enable JavaScript and Cookies' Block in Automated Requests

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The 'Enable JavaScript and cookies to continue' error is triggered by Cloudflare and similar security proxies when an incoming request fails to meet minimum browser authenticity requirements. It most commonly affects automated tools such as scrapers, bots, and HTTP libraries that do not properly mimic a real browser environment. Developers can bypass the block by supplying complete browser-like headers, enabling cookies, and using tools like Puppeteer with the stealth plugin to avoid fingerprint detection. Cloudflare issues a temporary cookie called cf_clearance after a security challenge is passed, and reusing this token in subsequent requests can help maintain access. For those who control the server, configuring WAF exclusions or using API tokens for internal endpoints offers a more reliable long-term solution.

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