How to Update the IP List for Zapret Bypass: 4 Methods Explained

You can update the IP list for Zapret bypass by running service.bat and selecting option 7, executing service.bat ipset_update directly, or manually downloading the source file from .service/ipset-service.txt to overwrite lists/ipset-all.txt.

The Flowseal/zapret-discord-youtube repository maintains an authoritative IPSet list that determines which IP ranges the Zapret bypass targets. Keeping this list current ensures the DPI circumvention remains effective against updated blocklists. This guide explains how to update the IP list for Zapret bypass using both automated and manual methods.

How the IPSet Architecture Works

Zapret relies on three specific files to manage IP filtering rules. Understanding their roles helps clarify why the update process matters.

• lists/ipset-all.txt: This local file contains the IP ranges currently used by the bypass. It is read at runtime to determine which traffic to filter.
• .service/ipset-service.txt: The authoritative source file in the repository that contains the latest compiled list of blocked IP ranges.
• service.bat: The main service manager script that contains the ipset_update routine to synchronize the local list with the remote source.

When you update the IP list, service.bat downloads the raw content from .service/ipset-service.txt and overwrites lists/ipset-all.txt with the fresh data.

Method 1: Update via the Service Menu

The simplest way to update the IP list uses the interactive menu built into service.bat.

When you launch the script, select "7. Update IPSet List" from the menu. The script automatically determines the local path (%~dp0lists\ipset-all.txt), sets the remote URL, and handles the download.

rem Launch the service manager to access the menu
service.bat
rem Select option 7 → "Update IPSet List"

This method handles errors and fallbacks automatically, making it the recommended approach for most users.

Method 2: Direct Command-Line Update

For automation or scripting purposes, you can invoke the update routine directly without opening the interactive menu.

Pass the ipset_update argument to service.bat to trigger the download logic immediately:

rem From the repository root, run without user interaction
service.bat ipset_update

This executes the same routine as Option 7 in the menu, downloading the latest IPSet from the repository and applying it to your local lists/ipset-all.txt.

Method 3: Manual cURL Update

If you prefer manual control or need to integrate the update into a custom script, you can download the list directly using cURL. Windows 10 and later include curl by default.

The command fetches the raw content of .service/ipset-service.txt and saves it to your local lists directory:

curl -L -o lists\ipset-all.txt ^
  https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Flowseal/zapret-discord-youtube/refs/heads/main/.service/ipset-service.txt

Method 4: Manual PowerShell Update

If curl is unavailable on your system, use PowerShell's Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet. This method works on all modern Windows versions regardless of whether cURL is installed.

$Url = 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Flowseal/zapret-discord-youtube/refs/heads/main/.service/ipset-service.txt'
$Out = "$PSScriptRoot\lists\ipset-all.txt"
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $Url -OutFile $Out -UseBasicParsing

Technical Breakdown of the ipset_update Routine

The update mechanism is implemented in service.bat between lines 78-99. When triggered, the script performs the following operations:

1. Path Resolution: Defines the local file path as %~dp0lists\ipset-all.txt, ensuring the script works regardless of where the repository is cloned.
2. URL Construction: Sets the remote source to the raw GitHub content of .service/ipset-service.txt.
3. Download Logic: Attempts to use curl first (lines 86-99). If curl is not found in the system PATH, it falls back to PowerShell's Invoke-WebRequest to ensure compatibility across different Windows environments.
4. Atomic Replacement: Overwrites the existing ipset-all.txt with the freshly downloaded content without creating temporary intermediate files.

This dual-method download approach ensures the update works on older Windows versions that might lack cURL while preferring the faster cURL implementation when available.

Summary

• The IPSet list at lists/ipset-all.txt controls which IP ranges Zapret bypasses.
• Update the list via Option 7 in service.bat for the easiest experience.
• Run service.bat ipset_update for silent, scriptable updates.
• Use cURL or PowerShell commands to manually fetch the latest list from .service/ipset-service.txt.
• The ipset_update routine in service.bat (lines 78-99) automatically falls back from cURL to PowerShell if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I update the IP list for Zapret bypass?

You should update the IP list whenever you notice connectivity issues with Discord or YouTube, or at least once every few weeks. The repository maintainers update .service/ipset-service.txt periodically as blocking ranges change, so regular updates ensure your bypass remains effective against current restrictions.

What happens if the IP list update fails?

If the download fails due to network issues or missing tools (curl/PowerShell), service.bat preserves your existing lists/ipset-all.txt rather than leaving you with a broken or empty file. You can verify the update succeeded by checking the file modification timestamp or attempting the manual cURL method to diagnose connectivity problems.

Can I add custom IP ranges to the Zapret bypass list?

Yes. Since lists/ipset-all.txt is a plain-text file where each line represents an IP or CIDR range, you can manually append your own entries. Simply open the file in a text editor and add one IP address or subnet per line. Be aware that running the automatic update will overwrite your changes, so maintain a backup of your custom ranges if you need to reapply them after updates.

Where does Zapret store the downloaded IP list?

According to the Flowseal/zapret-discord-youtube source code, the local IP list is stored at lists/ipset-all.txt relative to the repository root. The service.bat script uses the %~dp0 variable to ensure this path resolves correctly regardless of where you run the script from, making the location relative to the batch file's directory.

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