Ban mail.ru woocommerce
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To block Mail.ru (a Russian email service provider) from accessing your WooCommerce store, you can use a combination of IP blocking and user agent blocking. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: IP Blocking
- Go to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to WooCommerce > Settings > Advanced.
- Scroll down to the IP Blocking section.
- Add the following IP addresses to the block list:
- 91.192.108.0/22 (Mail.ru's main IP range)
- 91.192.112.0/22 (another IP range used by Mail.ru)
- Save your changes.
Method 2: User Agent Blocking
- Install and activate a plugin like WP User Agent Blocker or User Agent Blocker.
- Configure the plugin to block user agents containing "Mail.ru" or "Yandex" (another Russian search engine).
- Set the blocking level to "Deny" to prevent Mail.ru users from accessing your store.
Additional Tips
- To further secure your store, consider implementing a CAPTCHA or reCAPTCHA to prevent automated scripts from accessing your site.
- If you're concerned about Russian traffic in general, you can also block other Russian IP ranges or user agents using the methods above.
- Keep in mind that IP blocking may not be 100% effective, as users can still access your site using VPNs or proxy servers.
Remember to test your store's functionality after implementing these measures to ensure they don't interfere with legitimate traffic.