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Is it possible to block access to my Webflow website for certain countries using a code or third-party tool?

TL;DR
  • Use Cloudflare to block countries by connecting your domain, accessing Firewall Rules, and setting rules to block specific country codes.
  • Alternatively, use a reverse proxy like CloudFront for geo-blocking, though setup is more complex and may require developer support.

You can block access to your Webflow website for specific countries, but Webflow does not offer native geo-blocking functionality. You'll need to use third-party services or custom routing via a CDN or proxy service.

1. Use Cloudflare for Country Blocking

  • Connect your Webflow site to Cloudflare by pointing your domain’s DNS to Cloudflare.
  • In your Cloudflare dashboard, go to Firewall > Tools or Firewall Rules.
  • Create a firewall rule that blocks traffic from specific country codes (e.g., Country equals CN for China).
  • Set the action to Block or Challenge, depending on your preference.

2. Use Cloudfront or Another Reverse Proxy

  • Set up Amazon CloudFront or another reverse proxy (e.g., Fastly) to sit between users and your Webflow-hosted site.
  • Configure geo-based access restrictions using the CDN’s geo-blocking or geo-redirect rules.
  • This method is more complex and may require AWS knowledge or developer support.

3. Use a Custom Gate Page (Not Secure)

  • This is not true protection, but you can implement a JavaScript-based region check with a geo-location API (e.g., ipinfo.io or ipapi.com).
  • Use JavaScript to detect the user’s IP and country, and then redirect or block access.
  • Note: This method is client-side and easily bypassed using VPNs or by disabling JavaScript.

4. Limitations to Consider

  • Webflow hosting does not support server-side scripting, so you can't perform geo-blocking directly on the Webflow servers.
  • Country blocking is never 100% airtight due to VPNs, proxy masking, and IP inaccuracies.

Summary

To block access by country, use Cloudflare or another external CDN with firewall controls, since Webflow doesn’t support server-side customizations. Cloudflare offers the easiest method with firewall rules based on IP geolocation.

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