GeoIP
GeoIP allows you to control how traffic from different geographic locations interacts with the website. By applying rules based on a visitor’s country or region, WEDOS.protection helps reduce unwanted traffic, limit exposure to high-risk areas, and apply additional security measures where needed. GeoIP filtering works at the proxy level, ensuring that decisions are made before traffic reaches the web server.
GeoIP is enabled in AI Mode by default, which adjusts filtering rules in real time using global threat intelligence – detecting sudden geographic spikes in malicious activity and tightening controls without affecting legitimate traffic. AI Mode is always active and cannot be disabled. Start and Advanced plans use AI Mode only, while users with an Expert subscription plan or higher can add Custom GeoIP rules on top of AI protection for additional control.
Accessing GeoIP in the Dashboard
To manage GeoIP in the WGP dashboard, select a domain and then navigate to GeoIP under the Domain details.
How Custom GeoIP Works
Users with an Expert subscription plan or higher can enable Custom GeoIP and manage geo rules using one of the following actions per region:
- Allow access / Whitelist. No GeoIP-based block.
- CAPTCHA verification (Proof of Work). Require visitors to complete a challenge (Proof of Work, such as CAPTCHA).
- Block with Error Message (HTTP 456). Always block traffic, but displays a customizable error message.
- Block silently. Block traffic, return only error code.
You can enable and manage any combination of actions according to your needs.
Set Custom GeoIP Rules
To set up custom GeoIP rules, navigate to a Domain’s GeoIP interface and follow these steps:
- Enable Custom GeoIP.
- Select a region (continent or country) using the dropdown or map.
- Select an action for that region and click Submit.
- Select default action for all other regions.
- Click the Save settings button and Confirm.
Using GeoIP During Active Attacks
GeoIP filtering is especially valuable during emergency situations, such as large-scale or rapidly spreading attacks. By temporarily restricting or blocking traffic from specific regions, WEDOS.protection can:
- Quickly reduce attack impact.
- Isolate suspicious traffic sources.
- Maintain service availability while deeper analysis is performed.
This makes GeoIP an effective tool for rapid response and containment.