To block country IP addresses in WordPress to prevent access, you can follow these steps:
- Install and activate the "iQ Block Country" plugin from the WordPress plugin repository.
- Once activated, go to the "iQ Block Country" settings page in the WordPress dashboard.
- Select the countries you want to block from the list provided.
- Save your changes and the plugin will automatically block all IP addresses originating from the selected countries.
You can also set up custom redirection for blocked visitors to a specific page or URL, and whitelist certain IPs or ranges of IPs if necessary.
It's important to note that while blocking country IP addresses can be an effective way to prevent access from specific regions, it's not foolproof and can potentially block legitimate users who are using VPNs or proxy servers. Therefore, it's important to use this method with caution and in conjunction with other security measures such as strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and secure hosting.
