Hi,
Does anyone know if you can set up GeoIP restrictions in ispmanager? I mean the nginx ngx_http_geoip2_module
I want to restrict access to the site for the countries where a lot of unwanted traffic comes from. And in general, is there any way to add custom modules for nginx in ispmanager?

Yes, you can set up GeoIP restrictions in ISPmanager using the nginx ngx_http_geoip2_module. This module allows you to block or allow access based on the visitor's geographic location.

To set up GeoIP restrictions, you will need to install the GeoIP2 database and configure the module in your nginx server block. You can find detailed instructions on how to set this up in the official nginx dоcumentation.

As for adding custom modules for nginx in ISPmanager, it depends on the specific version and configuration of ISPmanager you are using. In general, ISPmanager provides a user-friendly interface for managing web servers, but it may have limitations in terms of adding custom modules.

Here are some additional details on setting up GeoIP restrictions in ISPmanager:

1. Install the GeoIP2 database: You will need to download and install the GeoIP2 database, which contains the IP-to-location mappings. The specific steps for installation may vary depending on your operating system and ISPmanager version. You can usually find instructions on the GeoIP2 provider's website.

2. Configure the nginx server block: To enable the GeoIP module in nginx, you need to add the appropriate configuration to your server block. Typically, this involves adding a section with directives like `geoip2` and `geoip2_proxy_recursive`.

Here's an example of how the configuration might look:
```
server {
    ...
   
    # GeoIP configuration
    geoip2 /path/to/GeoIP2/database/GeoLite2-Country.mmdb;
   
    location / {
        # Block or allow access based on country
        if ($geoip2_country_code = "US") {
            return 403;
        }
       
        ...
    }
   
    ...
}
```
In this example, the GeoIP2 database file path should be replaced with the actual path to your GeoIP2 database. The `if` directive checks the visitor's country code obtained from the GeoIP lookup and returns a 403 Forbidden HTTP status code if the country is blocked.

3. Test and validate the configuration: After making changes to the nginx configuration, it's important to test and validate it. You can use tools like `curl` or online GeoIP testing services to check if access to your site is restricted based on the specified countries.

Remember to regularly update the GeoIP2 database to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.