IP Geolocation is used especially to ensure security and control traffic coming from certain countries or cities. Using geolocation data, blocking operations can be performed based on the country and city where IP addresses are located. When the IP Geolocation feature is enabled through the admin panel, IP-based filtering and reporting operations can be performed.
IP Geolocation Settings Configuration
The fields used for IP Geolocation Settings configuration are shown in the table below:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable IP Geolocation setting (Enable IP Geolocation setting) | Activates the IP Geolocation feature. When this setting is enabled, the system enables the use of geolocation data to determine the geographical locations of IP addresses. |
| Name | Name information to be used for Geolocation settings. |
| MaxMind DB File (MaxMind DB File) | MaxMind is a database used to provide geographical location data. This field uses the system MaxMind DB file to get location information of IP addresses. Only files with .mmdb format can be uploaded. Other file types are not accepted by the system. |
Configuration Notes
MultipartFile settings in themanager.yml file should be made. These settings specify the parameters to be used during file uploads. During upload operations, only requests from certain geographical locations can be accepted.
manager.yml Settings:
- File upload parameters: Maximum file size, file type restrictions, etc.
- With geolocation control, uploads can be allowed only from valid countries or cities.