Proxy and VPN blocker

Overview

Blockify helps protect your store by blocking visitors who access your website using VPN or Proxy connections.

VPNs and Proxies are commonly used to hide a visitor's real identity or location. While they can be legitimate tools, they are also frequently associated with fraudulent activities, fake traffic, or attempts to bypass store restrictions.

With Blockify, you can control which visitors are allowed to access your store based on their connection risk level, helping you maintain a safer and more reliable shopping environment.

How Proxy & VPN Blocker Works

When the Proxy & VPN Blocker feature is enabled:

• Every visitor accessing your store is evaluated based on their connection behavior.
• A risk score is assigned to the visitor's IP address.
• The system compares this score with your configured risk threshold.
• Visitors whose risk score meets or exceeds the threshold will be blocked or redirected based on your selected mode.

This process happens automatically in real time.

What is a Risk Score?

A risk score represents how risky a visitor's connection appears, ranging from 0 to 100.

Higher scores indicate a higher likelihood that the connection is anonymous, masked, or potentially suspicious.

Risk Levels

Level 1 (0-66) Real user behavior or typical privacy VPN

• Regular shoppers using standard internet connections
• Residential or trusted networks
• Common privacy VPNs used by legitimate customers

Usually safe to allow access.

Level 2(67-73) Some anomalies or bot-like behavior, worth monitoring

• Visitors showing unusual connection patterns
• Possible bot-like behavior mixed with legitimate traffic
• Mixed legitimacy — worth watching but not always risky

May include both real customers and risky visitors.

Level 3 (74-100) Suspicious proxy, datacenter, or clear bot

• Anonymous proxy or datacenter traffic
• Server-based or masked connections
• Traffic strongly linked to fraud, abuse, or automated bots

Recommended to block for most stores.

Recommended Thresholds

Blockify provides suggested configurations to help you quickly choose the right protection level. These are recommendations only — you can adjust the threshold anytime.

Standard (Recommended) - Set 74+

Block suspicious proxies and bots while allowing legitimate VPN users.

• Blocks high-risk visitors (suspicious proxies, datacenters, clear bots)
• Allows most legitimate users, including typical privacy VPNs
• Good starting configuration for most stores

Strict - Set 67+

Block anything beyond real user behavior. Use if your store has high chargebacks.

• Blocks most VPN and proxy connections
• Reduces fraud exposure
• May block some legitimate remote workers or privacy VPN users

Best for stores experiencing frequent fraud attempts or high chargeback rates.

Lenient - Set 90+

Block only clear bots and datacenters. Use if most of your customers use VPN legitimately.

• Blocks only the most clearly suspicious traffic
• Reduces false positives
• Allows most VPN users

Suitable for global or privacy-focused audiences.

Instruction

Go to the "Settings" tab, on the "Mitigator" section, and turn on the "Proxy and VPN blocker" setting.

Updated on: 04/06/2026