How to Block Foreign IPs with NGINX and the ngx_http_geoip2 Module

This step‑by‑step guide shows how to install the GeoIP2 library, compile NGINX 1.18 with the ngx_http_geoip2 module, download the latest MaxMind GeoLite2 database, configure geoip2 directives, and verify that foreign IP requests are blocked with a 404 response.

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How to Block Foreign IPs with NGINX and the ngx_http_geoip2 Module

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Feb 27, 2023 · Backend Development

How to Block Foreign IPs in Nginx Using the GeoIP2 Module

This step‑by‑step guide shows how to install the GeoIP2 library, upgrade Nginx, compile the ngx_http_geoip2 module, download the MaxMind GeoLite2 database, configure nginx.conf to detect non‑Chinese IPs, and return a 404 response to block foreign visitors.

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How to Block Foreign IPs in Nginx Using the GeoIP2 Module

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May 9, 2021 · Information Security

How to Block Foreign IPs in Nginx Using the ngx_http_geoip2 Module

This guide walks you through installing the ngx_http_geoip2 module, upgrading Nginx, downloading the GeoLite2 database, configuring Nginx to detect foreign IPs, and applying rules that return a 404 response for non‑Chinese visitors, complete with command‑line examples and verification steps.

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How to Block Foreign IPs in Nginx Using the ngx_http_geoip2 Module