How to Bypass Cloudflare Challenge While Web Scraping in 2025

Aloísio Vítor
Image Processing Expert
23-Jan-2025
Introduction: Why Cloudflare is the Scraper’s Nemesis
Let’s face it: if you’ve tried web scraping in the last few years, you’ve probably rage-quit after seeing Cloudflare’s infamous “Checking your browser” screen. By 2025, Cloudflare has doubled down on protecting websites from bots, making scraping feel like a game of whack-a-mole.
But why bother bypassing it? Simple: data is power. Whether you’re tracking prices, aggregating content, or analyzing trends, Cloudflare’s walls can’t stop everyone. Here’s how to navigate the maze without getting stuck in CAPTCHA purgatory.

Cloudflare Challenge vs. Turnstile: What’s the Difference?
Cloudflare Challenge
This is the classic “I’m not a robot” checkpoint. It checks your browser’s fingerprints (like cookies, JavaScript support, and IP reputation) and serves CAPTCHAs if something seems off. Think of it as a bouncer checking your ID.
Cloudflare Turnstile
Introduced as a “privacy-preserving alternative,” Turnstile is Cloudflare’s newer, slicker CAPTCHA widget. It runs in the background to verify humans without annoying puzzles—most of the time. But if it suspects bot activity, it’ll still slap you with a challenge.
Why People Mix Them Up
- Both block bots.
- Both use CAPTCHAs as a last resort.
How to Bypass Cloudflare Challenges in 2025
Method 1: Manual CAPTCHA Solving
- How it works: You solve CAPTCHAs yourself. Yes, like a medieval peasant.
- Pros: Free (if your time is worthless).
- Cons: Not scalable. You’ll go insane after 10 CAPTCHAs. This can be you after solve 10 captchas manually: video
Method 2: Headless Browsers
Tools like Puppeteer, Playwright, FlareSolver mimic real browsers. Add stealth plugins to hide automation fingerprints.
- Tip: Rotate user agents and use residential proxies to avoid IP bans. Use the same proxy IP, userAgent, TLS, headers of the chrome version that you are using for use the cf_clearance cookie
Method 3: CAPTCHA Solving Services
This is where Capsolver shines. It automates solving both Cloudflare Challenges and Turnstile.
- For Cloudflare Challenge: Follow Capsolver’s Cloudflare Challenge Guide.
- For Turnstile: Use Capsolver’s Turnstile Guide.
- Why it works in 2025: Capsolver’s AI adapts to Cloudflare’s updates faster than most DIY solutions.
How to solve Cloudflare Challenge
- Proxy is necessary, please use Static proxy or Sticky proxy instead of Rotating proxy.
- Custom userAgent is not currently supported, please use the headers and cookies returned by our API.
- If you fail to get the solution, your IP may be blocked, please try to change your proxy.
- You have to use the TLS request library to request the target website.
json
POST https://api.capsolver.com/createTask
Host: api.capsolver.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"clientKey": "YOUR_API_KEY",
"task": {
"type": "AntiCloudflareTask",
"websiteURL": "https://www.yourwebsite.com",
"proxy": "ip:port:user:pass"
}
}
Critical Requirements for Solution Success
To ensure the returned solution works as intended, consistency is key. You must adhere to the following:
-
IP Address
Use the same IP address used during the challenge-solving process. Switching IPs (e.g., proxies, networks) will invalidate the solution. -
User-Agent & Headers
- Preserve the exact User-Agent string from the original request.
- Include all headers returned by Capsolver in subsequent requests.
-
TLS Fingerprint
Cloudflare validates TLS fingerprints. To avoid mismatches:- Use libraries that mimic real browser TLS handshakes, such as:
- Python-Tls-Client (Python)
- tls-client (JavaScript/TypeScript)
- curl_cffi (Curl with impersonation)
- Use libraries that mimic real browser TLS handshakes, such as:
How to solve Cloudflare Turnstile
- Turnstile type doesn’t require proxy, so you just use AntiTurnstileTaskProxyLess
json
POST https://api.capsolver.com/createTask
Host: api.capsolver.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"clientKey": "YOUR_API_KEY",
"task": {
"type": "AntiTurnstileTaskProxyLess",
"websiteURL": "https://www.yourwebsite.com",
"websiteKey": "0x4XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX",
"metadata": {
"action": "login", //optional
"cdata": "0000-1111-2222-3333-example-cdata" //optional
}
}
}
The token’s placement depends on the target site’s implementation. Inspect network traffic during manual interactions to identify the exact parameter or header requiring the token.
4. Common Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Mistake 1: Using the Wrong Tool for Turnstile vs. Challenge
Here’s a polished, professional rephrasing of your content:
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Differentiating Cloudflare Challenge and Turnstile
A common pain point for developers is distinguishing between Cloudflare’s Challenge and Turnstile systems, especially when integrating solutions like Capsolver. Here’s how to diagnose and resolve confusion between the two: -
Why AntiTurnstileTaskProxyLess Fails with Error 600010
If you’re using Capsolver’sAntiTurnstileTaskProxyLess
task type and encounter the error:
callback: error-callback, error: 600010
This indicates a mismatch: You’re attempting to solve a Cloudflare Challenge (which requires a different task type) instead of a Turnstile CAPTCHA. -
How to Identify Which System a Site Uses
- Check for the
cf_clearance
Cookie- Cloudflare Challenge: Generates a
cf_clearance
cookie after successful verification. - Turnstile: No
cf_clearance
cookie is created.
- Cloudflare Challenge: Generates a
- Check for the
Resolving the Error
-
Verify the Cloudflare Product
- Use the steps above to confirm whether the site uses Challenge or Turnstile.
-
Choose the Correct Capsolver Task Type
- For Cloudflare Challenge: Use task types designed for Challenge bypass (e.g.,
AntiCloudflareTask
). - For Turnstile: Stick with
AntiTurnstileTaskProxyLess
.
- For Cloudflare Challenge: Use task types designed for Challenge bypass (e.g.,
-
Review Capsolver’s Documentation
- Cross-reference implementation examples in their guides:
- Cloudflare Challenge Solutions
- Turnstile Integration Guide
Pro Tip: Always test on a small scale first. Misconfigured task types waste time and API credits. When in doubt, replicate Capsolver’s official use cases to ensure alignment with your target site’s protections.
- Cross-reference implementation examples in their guides:
Mistake 2: Ignoring IP/Headers/UserAgent Rotation
Cloudflare blacklists suspicious IP/Headers/UserAgent. Rotate your proxies, user agent, tls settings, headers...
Mistake 3: Forgetting Browser Fingerprints
Even with headless browsers, missing details like WebGL rendering or time zones can trigger Cloudflare. Use tools like Puppeteer-Stealth.
Conclusion
Final Tip: If you’re stuck, ask yourself: “Is this data worth the hassle?” Sometimes, paying for an API (if available) saves time, sanity...
Good luck, and may the CAPTCHA gods smile upon you! 🛡️🤖
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