Vinted may ask you to solve a **captcha** if too many actions are performed in a short time — for example, bulk editing over **100 listings**, **reposting more than 50 items**, or sending too many **automated messages**.

## You must trigger and solve the captcha manually to continue using Vinted.

![Vinted solve captcha](https://cdn.dotb.io/documentations/captcha-vinted-solve.png)

Depending on the action you're performing, here’s how to manually trigger the captcha:

- **Using AutoMessage?** → Send a message manually to any user.
- **Using Bulk Edit?** → Manually edit any item.
- **Reposting an Item?** → Post an item manually.

## How to Resolve a Temporary Block on Vinted

![Vinted blocked](https://cdn.dotb.io/documentations/captcha-vinted-1-blocked.png)

If you've been temporarily **blocked** on Vinted (often due to repeated captcha triggers), follow these steps to **regain access**:

### 1. Delete Your Cookies

[YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKkvmqURD-c)

After clearing your cookies, log in again to Vinted and try one of the following actions to check if the block is lifted:

- Send a message
- Edit an item
- Post an item

### 2. Change Browser or Device

Vinted uses advanced detection systems — sometimes deleting cookies is not enough.
Try switching to a different browser or device. I recommend using [Brave Browser](https://brave.com/), which includes built-in anti-tracking features and is fully compatible with the Dotb extension.

### 3. Change Your IP Address

Vinted may have flagged your **IP address**. Changing it can help bypass the block:

- **Mobile Data (4G/5G):**
  → Turn **Airplane Mode** on, wait a few seconds, then turn it **off** to get a new IP.
  → If your computer has no Wi-Fi, you can **share your mobile connection via USB**.

- **Wi-Fi (Router/Box):**
  → Restart your **router** and wait a few minutes before reconnecting.
  This may work depending on your Internet provider.

Use [ipinfo.io](https://ipinfo.io/what-is-my-ip) to check whether your IP has changed.

### 4. Wait It Out

If changing your IP isn’t possible or doesn’t work, you may need to simply **wait for the block to lift**.
Temporary blocks usually resolve themselves within a few hours — in rare cases, it may take up to **24 hours**.

## How to Avoid Future Captcha Triggers

Once you're back in, follow these best practices to prevent further captcha issues:

- [**Adjust your Dotb delay settings**](/dashboard/extension/settings) — depending on what triggered the captcha, increase the appropriate delay: between reposts, between messages, or between bulk edits.
- **Use Vinted manually on the website occasionally**, especially if you primarily use Dotb.
- **Avoid running Dotb on multiple pages at once** — for example, don’t repost and send auto messages simultaneously.
- **Avoid disconnecting your Vinted account** — longer sessions are less likely to be flagged.
- **Spread out your bulk actions** (e.g., reposts or edits) across different times of the day.
- **Reduce the frequency of automated actions** to avoid detection.
- **Monitor captcha frequency** — if you notice frequent prompts, slow down or pause activity temporarily.

By following these steps, you can **minimize disruptions** and keep your Vinted operations running smoothly.

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