C
cf-1005
Easy Fix
Cloudflare · Edge Network
Cloudflare error 1005: Owner policy denied access.
Quick Answer
Error code CF-1005 on your Cloudflare Edge Network means: Cloudflare error 1005: Owner policy denied access.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
  1. Cloudflare 1005 is a policy/configuration response where zone owner policy explicitly denies this request context.
  2. Zone-level DNS, WAF, access, or rate-limit settings conflict with legitimate request behavior.
  3. Hostname onboarding, tunnel routing, or security scope configuration is incomplete or too strict.
How to Fix It
1
Review Cloudflare dashboard controls relevant to 1005 (DNS, WAF, Access, Rate Limiting, Tunnel).
2
Simulate the blocked request with rule tracing to identify the exact policy match.
3
Adjust allow/deny scope for legitimate traffic while preserving security intent.
4
Confirm hostname/tunnel onboarding and routing targets are complete and healthy.
5
Validate expected traffic now passes without Cloudflare 1005.
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
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