The StackCP CDN nodes have in built support for GeoIP.
This means that each request gets an X-Country HTTP Header set which can be used to redirect traffic from specific countries.
For example, if you wanted to redirect UK traffic that hits the ‘.com’ version of your site, you could add this in a .htaccess file:
RewriteCond %{HTTP:X-Country} UK [NC]
RewriteRule (.*) http://my-new-domain.co.uk/$1 [L,R=302]Steps to Implement GeoIP-based Redirection
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- Access Your .htaccess File:
- Connect to your hosting account using an FTP client or the file manager in your StackCP control panel.
- Locate the .htaccess file in the root directory of your website. If it doesn’t exist, create a new one.
2. Add GeoIP Redirection Rules:
- Open the .htaccess file for editing.
- Add the rewrite rules shown above to the file.
3. Save and Test:
- Save the changes to the .htaccess file.
- Test the redirection by accessing your website from different locations (using a VPN or online tools to simulate IP addresses from different countries).
Explanation of the Rewrite Rules
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- RewriteCond %{HTTP:X-Country} UK [NC]: This condition checks if the X-Country header in the HTTP request is set to ‘UK’. The [NC] flag makes the condition case-insensitive.
- RewriteRule (.*) http://my-new-domain.co.uk/$1 [L,R=302]: This rule redirects the request to the specified URL. The (.*) pattern captures the entire requested URL path, and $1 appends it to the new URL. The [L,R=302] flags indicate that this is the last rule to be processed and that the redirection should be temporary (302).
Using this method, you can easily redirect users based on their geographical location, enhancing their browsing experience and ensuring they reach the correct version of your site.
