Restrict Certain IP Address from Ordering Online – JCurve Solutions

In scenarios where users have identified that a certain IP address is creating fraudulent transaction on the Web Store, user can create a script that will block a certain IP address from checking out.

Follow steps below:

I. Create a Web Site Tag

1. Navigate to Setup> Site Builder > Tags > New

2. Set the following:

Tag: BLOCKIP

Description: Tag used to block a certain IP address from being able to order online

Default Value : Leave this field blank

3. Save

II. Assign the tag to the Addition to <head> section

1. Navigate to Setup > Site Builder > Set up Web Site > Analytics tab

2. On the Addition to <head> field add the tag created in Step I

Note: Enter it in this format: <BLOCKIP>

3. Save

III. Assign the substitution on the Checkout process.

1. Navigate to List > Website > Tabs > Checkout

2. Select the Tag Substitution subtab

3. On the Tag Column select BLOCKIP

4. On the Substitution value, add the code below:


  
 <script>

// Capture the IP address of the user browsing the site 
var gIP="<%=getCurrentAttribute('request','ipaddress')%>";

// Check if it is the IP address you want to block 
if (gIP =="115.85.XX.XX"){
alert ("We have detected that you are accessing the website from a flagged IP address. you will be redirected Away from the site until further notice.");

document.location = "http://www.yahoo.com " 

}
</script>

Note: User can easily modify the actions that the script will do once it detects that IP address that will be restricted to purchase from the store.

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