Understanding Datacenter IP
Datacenter IPs are addresses assigned to servers in commercial hosting facilities, as opposed to residential IPs assigned to home internet connections. Since normal customers browse from residential IPs, traffic from datacenter IPs often indicates bots, scrapers, or automated systems.
During high-demand events like limited releases, blocking datacenter IP ranges can help reduce bot traffic while allowing legitimate customers through.
Why Datacenter IP Matters for Shopify Stores
Blocking datacenter IPs during product launches helps prevent scalper bots from buying inventory. Since legitimate customers use residential connections, datacenter blocking has minimal impact on real shoppers.
How SecurEcommerce Helps with Datacenter IP
IP Blocking
Block malicious traffic by IP address, range, country, region, or ISP
- • Individual IP address blocking
- • IP range (CIDR notation) blocking
- • Country-level blocking with bulk selection
VPN & Proxy Blocking
Detect and block visitors using VPNs, proxies, and anonymizing services
- • VPN detection via ProxyCheck.io integration
- • Proxy server detection
- • Provider identification (NordVPN, ExpressVPN, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I identify datacenter IP ranges?
Services like ProxyCheck.io maintain databases of datacenter IP ranges. SecurEcommerce integrates with these services to identify and optionally block datacenter traffic.
Should I always block datacenter IPs?
No - some legitimate traffic comes from datacenters (corporate networks, some mobile carriers). Block datacenter IPs selectively during high-risk periods like limited releases.
Related Terms
IP Blocking
Access ControlPreventing specific IP addresses or ranges from accessing your website.
Bot
Security ConceptsAn automated software program that performs tasks on the internet, often used for purchasing, scraping, or attacks.
Proxy Server
Access ControlAn intermediary server that forwards requests on behalf of users, masking their real IP address.
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