TLD Blocking

4 min

navigate to the sidebar menu https //app archbee com/docs/k8lcemftgndlt4nfq176k/5vkvzyeveco0n cz4p54q > https //app archbee com/docs/k8lcemftgndlt4nfq176k/ytrytsh3od3lc 34gvaz1 , open a standard policy , and select the tld blocking tab in the top navigation bar overview tld (top level domain) refers to the last segment of a domain name (e g , the com, it, or cn at the end of a web address) the tld blocking module allows you to block entire lists of websites based solely on their extension, regardless of where the server is physically hosted difference from geoblocking geoblocking blocks traffic based on the ip address location (server location) tld blocking blocks traffic based on the domain name itself example if you block the ru (russia) tld, you will block website ru even if that website is hosted on a server in london interface overview the interface allows you to filter specific extensions through categorized lists left sidebar tlds are grouped by their technical classification to help you find specific extensions main panel displays the individual extensions available within the currently selected category understanding the modules use this table to understand the different types of domains available for blocking category group focus & description country tlds extensions assigned to specific countries, such as it (italy), de (germany), cn (china), or ru (russia) generic tlds the original, most common domain extensions used globally, including com , net , and org new gtlds the newer wave of generic extensions used for specific sectors (e g , top , xyz , club ) arpa's tlds technical domains used exclusively for internet infrastructure purposes and reverse dns lookups (e g , arpa ) sponsored tlds extensions restricted to specific communities, agencies, or organizations (e g , gov for government, edu for education, aero for aviation) configuration & logic configuring tlds follows the standard blocking logic of the platform toggle on ( blue blue ) the extension is blocked any website ending with this suffix (e g , example xyz) will be inaccessible toggle off ( grey grey ) the extension is allowed enable all / disable all located at the bottom right of the panel checking this box instantly blocks every tld in the current list unchecking it disables the global block, allowing you to select individual extensions again