Future Plan: Block Certain Countries from Accessing the URL

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Description

Implement a feature that allows users to block certain countries from accessing their URLs. This will enable users to restrict access based on geographic location, enhancing control and security over their content.

Tasks

• Detect User Location

  • Implement functionality to detect the geographic location of users based on their IP address.
  • Ensure accurate detection across a wide range of locations.

• Store Blocked Countries

  • Update the database schema to store the list of blocked countries for each URL.
  • Ensure backward compatibility with existing URLs.

• Block Access Based on Location

  • Implement logic to block users from accessing the URL if they are from a blocked country.
  • Ensure the blocking mechanism is effective and does not introduce significant latency.

• User Interface Updates

  • Update the URL creation and management interface to allow users to specify blocked countries.
  • Ensure the interface is user-friendly and intuitive.

• Testing

  • Write unit tests to verify the accuracy of location detection and blocking logic.
  • Perform integration tests to ensure the feature works seamlessly with the existing system.

• Documentation

  • Update the documentation to include details about the new country blocking feature.
  • Provide instructions on how to set and manage blocked countries for URLs.