Secure videos by GeoIP restriction

This guide explains how to restrict access to videos imported to an Infomaniak VOD service based on geographical criteria and/or IP addresses.

Restrict access via GeoIP

GeoIP and IP restrictions are configured at the import folder level and will protect all videos in the folder. To configure this folder:

1. Click here to access the management of your product on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
2. Click directly on the name assigned to the relevant product.
3. Click on Media in the left sidebar.
4. Click on Media Management in the left sidebar.
5. Click on the icon to create a New folder:
   
6. Name the folder.
7. Click the blue button to Create the folder.
8. Click on Configuration:
   
9. Select the encoding rules for the videos that will be imported, then proceed to the next step.
10. Configure the folder options in this second step, then move on to the next step.
11. Define the countries that should be allowed or banned.
12. Define the IP addresses or IP ranges that should be allowed or denied (the character * is allowed).
13. Click the blue button once the desired restrictions have been configured:
    
14. Upload new videos to this folder so that they are password-protected when played.

Thumbnails to display in case of GeoIP restrictions

To modify the images that should be displayed to the viewer affected by a restriction you have set up:

1. Click here to access the management of your product on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
2. Click directly on the name assigned to the relevant product.
3. Click on Players in the left sidebar.
4. Add a new Player or modify an existing Player.
5. Click on the THUMBNAILS tab.
6. Upload the desired images for the different situations described on the page:
   
7. Click on the blue button at the bottom of the page to Save.