Unable to access EC2 instance service through domain name

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I purchased an EC2 instance in the Singapore region on Amazon and configured a domain name to point to that instance using Route 53. However, I am unable to access the configured domain name within China and can only access it through VPN proxy. What could be the reason for this?

Vincent
asked a year ago239 views
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It could be that the DNS servers in China are not resolving your domain name properly. You can try using a public DNS service like Google Public DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) or Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) to check if that resolves the issue.

The Great Firewall of China is known for blocking or limiting access to certain websites, services, and IP addresses. It's possible that your domain or IP address might be affected by these restrictions. In this case, using a VPN or proxy is often the only way to bypass these restrictions.

To diagnose the issue, try the following steps:

  • Check if your domain is resolving correctly using tools like nslookup, dig, or an online DNS checker.
  • Verify that your EC2 instance's security group and network ACLs are configured to allow incoming traffic on the required ports (e.g., 80 for HTTP, 443 for HTTPS).
  • Test access to your domain from multiple locations and networks within China to rule out any localized issues.
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