Geo-Fencing NGINX Setup
2025 • Personal
NGINX DevOps Linux Security
A self-hosted geo-fencing implementation using NGINX reverse proxy and GeoIP2 database. This project eliminates the need for third-party services like Cloudflare while maintaining full control over traffic routing.
Key Features
- Location-based access control
- Custom logging for analytics
- No external dependencies
- High performance with minimal overhead
Technical Stack
- NGINX with GeoIP2 module
- IPInfo database
- Ubuntu Linux
- Custom log formats for analysis
Implementation
The solution uses NGINX’s GeoIP2 module to inspect incoming requests and route them based on country codes. All configuration is handled through NGINX config files, making it easy to maintain and modify.
Use Cases
- Regional compliance requirements
- Security policy enforcement
- Vendor access restrictions
- Traffic analysis and monitoring