> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.minestorecms.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# IP Checking

> Learn how to enable the IP Checking module to prevent fraud by checking the IP address of the buyer.

## **Introduction**

The **IP Checking** module allows you to **validate** that the user\`s IP matches the **billing address** entered. Also, you can **block** specific countries for accessing your webstore to prevent fraud.

<img className="rounded-md" src="https://mintcdn.com/minestorecms/hEiQYqsBtWkxDBJ3/images/features/fraud/ip-checking.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=hEiQYqsBtWkxDBJ3&q=85&s=8ed16697750f0947362c88fa84716321" alt="IP Checking" width="1551" height="645" data-path="images/features/fraud/ip-checking.png" />

## **Enabling IP Checking**

To enable the **IP Checking** module, follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to the **Fraud > IP Checking** tab in the **Admin Panel**.
2. Toggle the **GEO-IP Address Verification** switch to enable the module.
3. Make sure that [Collecting Data](/features/transactions/collecting-data) module is enabled to collect the IP address of the buyer.
4. **Save** the changes.

<CardGroup cols={1}>
  <Card title={'Enabling Collecting Data During Checkout'} icon={'address-card'} href={'/features/transactions/collecting-data'}>
    Learn how to enable the **Collecting Data** module to collect additional information during checkout.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Blocking Specific Countries

You can block specific countries from accessing your webstore to prevent fraud. To block a country, follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to the **Fraud > IP Checking** tab in the **Admin Panel**.
2. Scroll down to the **Blocked Countries** section.
3. Select the countries you want to **block** from the **dropdown list**.
4. **Save** the changes.

<Warning>
  **Blocked countries** will be **redirected** to the **blocked page** when they try to access your webstore.
</Warning>