Can you open http://169.254.169.254.nip.io/latest/meta-data/iam/security-credentials/ from mainland China?
No.
It's blocked — 100% of the last 2 conclusive tests failed in mainland China.
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Is http://169.254.169.254.nip.io/latest/meta-data/iam/security-credentials/ blocked in mainland China right now?
As of the last test on 2026-09-17, http://169.254.169.254.nip.io/latest/meta-data/iam/security-credentials/ is 100% blocked in mainland China, based on GreatFire's live Great Firewall measurements.
Why is http://169.254.169.254.nip.io/latest/meta-data/iam/security-credentials/ blocked in mainland China?
It's blocked — 100% of the last 2 conclusive tests failed in mainland China.
Since when has http://169.254.169.254.nip.io/latest/meta-data/iam/security-credentials/ been blocked?
GreatFire has recorded interference with http://169.254.169.254.nip.io/latest/meta-data/iam/security-credentials/ from mainland China since 2026-09-17.
How can I access http://169.254.169.254.nip.io/latest/meta-data/iam/security-credentials/ from mainland China?
You need a circumvention tool such as a VPN. GreatFireVPN, built by GreatFire, is designed to bypass the Great Firewall and reach sites like 169.254.169.254.nip.io.
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