Set Up IP Blocking Rules

Help me set up IP blocking and geographic restrictions for my Shopify store:

Store Context:

  Store URL: [YOUR STORE URL]
  Countries you ship to: [LIST COUNTRIES]
  Have you identified malicious IPs: [YES/NO, list if yes]
  Are you using a CDN: [YES/NO, which one]
  Current issues: [DESCRIBE, e.g., fraud from specific regions, bot attacks]


IP Blocking Configuration:

  Block specific IP addresses known for fraud or abuse
  Block IP ranges associated with data centers and proxies
  Set up country-level blocking for regions you do not serve
  Whitelist trusted IPs (office, warehouse, partner IPs)
  Configure temporary blocks for IPs with suspicious behavior


Implementation Methods:

  Using Shopify apps for IP blocking: [BUDGET, e.g., $10-30/month]
  Using Cloudflare or similar DNS-level blocking (recommended for scale)
  Using Liquid code for basic geographic redirects
  Configuring firewall rules at the CDN level


Dynamic Blocking Rules:

  Auto-block IPs after [NUMBER, e.g., 5] failed login attempts
  Auto-block IPs generating more than [NUMBER, e.g., 100] requests per minute
  Temporary block duration: [DURATION, e.g., 24 hours]
  Escalating block duration for repeat offenders


Geographic Restrictions:

  Display a custom message for blocked regions explaining shipping limitations
  Redirect blocked visitors to a specific page: [REDIRECT URL]
  Allow browsing but block checkout from restricted countries


Maintenance:

  Review and update block lists every [PERIOD, e.g., weekly]
  Monitor blocked traffic reports for false positives
  Keep a documented log of all blocked IPs and reasons
  Set up alerts when block rate exceeds normal thresholds