User Guide: Configuring Proxy & VPN Blocking Services
The Proxy & VPN Blocking feature allows you to configure external services to detect and block users accessing your platform through proxies or VPNs. This guide explains how to set up isproxyip and vpnapi services.
Step 1: Access Proxy & VPN Settings
- Log in to your admin panel.
- Navigate to Useful Links → Settings → Fraud → Proxy & VPN Service.
Step 2: Configure isproxyip Service
- In the isproxyip Proxy & VPN Service section:
- Enter your API Key:
- Go to isproxyip by clicking the Register Here link.
- Sign up for their Free Plan:
- 1,000 requests per day
- $0.00 / Monthly
- After registration, copy your API Key from the isproxyip dashboard and paste it into the API Key field.
- Enter the Service URL:
- Use the default URL:
https://api.isproxyip.com/
. - If you have a custom URL from the service, replace it here.
- Use the default URL:
- Enable the Service:
- Toggle the switch under Enable isproxyip Service to On.
- Enter your API Key:
Step 3: Configure vpnapi Service
- In the vpnapi Proxy & VPN Service section:
- Enter your API Key:
- Go to vpnapi by clicking the Register Here link.
- Sign up for their Free Plan:
- 1,000 requests per month
- $0.00 / Monthly
- After registration, copy your API Key from the vpnapi dashboard and paste it into the API Key field.
- Enter the Service URL:
- Use the default URL:
https://vpnapi.io/api/
. - If you have a custom URL from the service, replace it here.
- Use the default URL:
- Enable the Service:
- Toggle the switch under Enable vpnapi Service to On.
- Enter your API Key:
Step 4: Save Your Settings
- Your settings will be automatically saved after you enter the required information and enable the services.
- No additional action is required to save the settings.
Step 5: Verify the Integration
- The system will now use the configured services to detect proxy or VPN traffic.
- You can view the logs of detected traffic:
- Navigate to Activity → Logs in your admin panel.
Step 6: Understanding the Fields
- API Key Field:
- The API Key is a unique identifier provided by the external service. It allows your platform to communicate securely with the service.
- Enter the API Key you obtained during registration.
- Service URL Field:
- isproxyip Default:
https://api.isproxyip.com/
- vpnapi Default:
https://vpnapi.io/api/
- If the service provider gives a different URL, use that instead.
- isproxyip Default:
Note
- Both services offer free plans with specific usage limits:
- isproxyip: 1,000 requests/day.
- vpnapi: 1,000 requests/month.
- Monitor your usage to ensure it stays within the free plan limits to avoid interruptions.
This guide will help you set up and effectively use the Proxy & VPN Blocking feature.