Purpose
Restricts access to a CloudFront distribution based on the user’s country.
Modes
- Allowlist – Only specified countries can access the content.
- Blocklist – Specified countries are denied access.
How It Works
- Country is determined using a third-party Geo-IP database.
- Requests from restricted countries receive an HTTP 403 (Forbidden).
Common Use Cases
- Enforcing copyright or licensing restrictions.
- Complying with regulatory requirements for content delivery.