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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Geo Restrict

Country, ASN, VPN and proxy access rules for Minecraft servers and proxy networks.

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Quick answer

Which Geo Restrict release matches 26.3 sponge?

Updated 18 days ago
Best match for your filters 2.1.0-sponge
Game version 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2
Loader sponge

Geo Restrict 2.1.0-sponge targets 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2 with sponge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Geo Restrict required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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Loader for this release sponge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Geo Restrict 2.1.0-sponge need?

2.1.0-sponge on 26.3 sponge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Geo Restrict without breaking your instance.

Built for Geo Restrict 2.1.0-sponge on 26.3 sponge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.1.0-sponge. It targets 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2 with sponge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.1.0-sponge. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Geo Restrict add?

GeoRestrict geographic access rules for Minecraft

GeoRestrict

Friendly geographic access control for Minecraft servers and proxies.

GeoRestrict lets you make practical rules around where connections come from. Block a short list of countries, keep a private server open to one region, stop traffic from a troublesome hosting network, or add a VPN rule while an attack is active. The policy stays in your own config.yml, where you can read it and change it.

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The useful bits

  • Country allowlists and blocklists
  • ASN rules for individual ISPs and hosting networks
  • Configurable VPN, proxy and hosting detection
  • Geyser / Floodgate (Bedrock) integration with custom bypass options
  • Developer API (GeoRestrictAPI) for Paper, BungeeCord, and Velocity (Geo-Routing, VPN queries, ASN lookups)
  • One v2.0.2 jar for Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur, Folia, BungeeCord, Waterfall and Velocity
  • Local, bounded cache with atomic saves and automatic expiry cleanup
  • Clear behavior when the lookup service is temporarily unavailable
  • Discord block notifications with IP masking enabled by default
  • /georestrict check, cachestats, purgecache and reload
  • georestrict.bypass on servers compatible with Bukkit

Start small

  1. Put georestrict-2.0.2.jar in the server or proxy plugins/ folder.
  2. Restart once to create plugins/GeoRestrict/config.yml.
  3. Pick BLOCKLIST or ALLOWLIST and add two letter country codes.
  4. Run /georestrict reload.
  5. Use /georestrict check <ip> to confirm the result before inviting everyone back.

You do not need to enable every feature on day one. Country rules are enough for many communities; ASN and VPN controls can wait until you have a specific problem to solve.

When a lookup fails

v2.0.2 blocks by default when the cache is empty and the lookup service is unavailable. The player receives your kickMessageLookupFailure. Set blockOnLookupFailure: false if keeping the server reachable during an outage matters more than strict filtering.

Live Statistics

bStats Bukkit
bStats BungeeCord
bStats Velocity

Privacy, without vague promises

On a cache miss, the connecting IP goes to the configured lookup service for country, ASN and proxy data. GeoRestrict does not run a central player panel or player analytics service. Standard aggregate bStats metrics are available per platform; bStats does not receive player names or IP addresses from this plugin. Most communities can keep the generated network settings unchanged.

Requirements

  • GeoRestrict targets Java 17 bytecode; use the newer Java version required by your platform
  • Check the tested version table in the wiki for your Minecraft release
  • A supported Bukkit server or proxy platform
  • Outbound HTTPS access to the configured lookup service

Help and project links

GeoRestrict was originally created by linuxaddict and is now maintained by the Demonz Development open source community. Licensed under GPL-3.0.

Project description from Modrinth.

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