A number identifying which network/operator an IP belongs to. Anti-bot systems maintain ASN blocklists — datacenter ASNs (AWS, OVH) are heavily flagged, while mobile-carrier ASNs are trusted. Knowing your exit ASN explains why some IPs get blocked and others don't.
What is a asn (autonomous system number)?
A number identifying which network/operator an IP belongs to. Anti-bot systems maintain ASN blocklists — datacenter ASNs (AWS, OVH) are heavily flagged, while mobile-carrier ASNs a