# Create Blocker Rule

Follow the steps below to create a blocker rule based on a visitor's Country or IP address:

* Open the **GeoIP app**
* On the Dashboard, click on **Create Rule** - **Country Blocker**

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### Step 1: General Settings

* **Rule Name**: Enter a name for your rule.
* **Country or IPs:** Select countries or add IPs to which the rule should apply.

{% hint style="info" %}
You can choose only one option at a time between "Country" and "IPs"
{% endhint %}

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### Step-2: Blocker Template

Choose the default template or create a new one according to your requirements. \
[Click here to learn more about Blocker Template creation](https://help.spicegems.com/geoip-country-redirect/country-blocker/create-block-page-template)&#x20;

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### Step-3: Whitelist

Exclude specific IP addresses (only [Public IPv4 supported](https://whatismyipaddress.com/)) or URLs from blocking. \
[Click here to learn more about whitelisting](https://help.spicegems.com/geoip-country-redirect/country-blocker-whitelist-settings#rule-based-whitelisting)

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Click Save to create the rule in the app.