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description: Protect your site content from scraping and unauthorized use.
title: Scrape Shield
image: https://developers.cloudflare.com/og-docs.png
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# Scrape Shield

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Scrape Shield is a collection of settings meant to protect your site's content.

* [Email Address Obfuscation](https://e8aee267.previews.developers.cloudflare.com/waf/tools/scrape-shield/email-address-obfuscation/)
* [Hotlink Protection](https://e8aee267.previews.developers.cloudflare.com/waf/tools/scrape-shield/hotlink-protection/)

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