How to Block Visitors

Overview#

The Block Visitors tool allows you to control who can access your website. You can block visitors by country or by IP address.

This can help reduce unwanted traffic and improve website security.

[Screenshot: Block Visitors page overview]

Block by Country#

You can allow or block visitors based on their country.

The system uses location data to identify where visitors are connecting from.

Allow All Except#

This option allows visitors from all countries except the countries you select.

Example:

• Allow visitors from most countries.
• Block traffic from specific countries.

Block All Except#

This option blocks visitors from all countries except the countries you select.

Example:

• Only allow visitors from the United States and Canada.
• Block access from all other countries.

Select Countries#

Use the map or country list to choose the countries you want to allow or block.

Your selected countries will appear in the Allowed Countries or Blocked Countries list.

Block by IP Address#

If you want to block a specific visitor, you can block their IP address.

Supported formats include:

• IPv4 Address
• IPv6 Address
• CIDR Range

Add an IP Address Block#

To block an IP address:

1. Enter the IP address or CIDR range.
2. Click Add or Save.
3. The address will be added to the blocked list.

Examples#

Single IP Address:

192.168.0.10

IPv6 Address:

2001:db8::1

CIDR Range:

127.0.0.0/24

[Screenshot: Example blocked IP addresses]

Blocked IP Addresses#

All blocked addresses will appear in the Blocked IP Addresses section.

From here, you can:

• View blocked addresses
• Remove existing blocks
• Manage access to your website

When Should I Use This Feature?#

You may want to block visitors when:

• You are receiving unwanted traffic.
• You notice suspicious activity.
• You only want visitors from certain countries.
• You need to prevent access from a specific IP address.