> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docsm.authenticateme.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Network settings

> See where members are really connecting from, and block VPNs, proxies, mobile data, or whole countries.

Network checks look at the connection a member verifies from. They all need the [Web-Link](https://docsm.authenticateme.xyz/setup/verification-modes.md#web-link) mode.

## Block VPN

Block members using a VPN from verifying.

![The Block VPN card](https://mintcdn.com/authenticate-me/doqmYpEurtBuXylj/images/settings/card-block-vpn-light.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=doqmYpEurtBuXylj\&q=85\&s=adbfed16316e5fe8fb4ec5b212da282f)

| Option | Value |
| - | - |
| Action | Log, Kick, or Ban |
| Modes | Web-Link |

VPNs and proxies let people hide who they are, which makes it easy to dodge a ban or create alt accounts. This check flags connections that come through a VPN or a proxy.

Some legitimate members use a VPN for privacy, and iCloud Private Relay counts as one too. If that's common in your community, use **Log** or give those members a [bypass link](https://docsm.authenticateme.xyz/moderation/bypasses.md). Members who get caught can follow [VPN detected](https://docsm.authenticateme.xyz/help/verification-errors/vpn-detected.md).

## Block Mobile Data

Block members on mobile data from verifying.

![The Block Mobile Data card](https://mintcdn.com/authenticate-me/doqmYpEurtBuXylj/images/settings/card-block-mobile-data-light.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=doqmYpEurtBuXylj\&q=85\&s=5a38418b2353714a996afb60b2958388)

| Option | Value |
| - | - |
| Action | Log, Kick, or Ban |
| Modes | Web-Link |

Mobile networks hand out new IP addresses all the time, so they're a cheap way to look like a different person. Blocking them closes that gap, but it also blocks members who only have mobile internet. Members who fail are asked to verify from a Wi-Fi connection.

## GeoGate

Choose which countries members can verify from.

![The GeoGate card with three countries blocked](https://mintcdn.com/authenticate-me/doqmYpEurtBuXylj/images/settings/card-geo-gate-light.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=doqmYpEurtBuXylj\&q=85\&s=d55aebd41ff404fd76346dbf1890c7ab)

| Option | Value |
| - | - |
| List | Blocklist or Allowlist |
| Countries | Any of 250 countries and territories |
| Action | Log, Kick, or Ban, set per continent, region, or country |
| Modes | Web-Link |

GeoGate has its own page. See [GeoGate](https://docsm.authenticateme.xyz/settings/geogate.md).


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