# How to set up IP targeting?

**URL:** <https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-set-up-ip-targeting/63>\
**Category:** Links\
**Tags:** shorten-link, ip-targeting\
**Created:** [September 2, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-set-up-ip-targeting/63 "2024-09-02T22:40:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![linko](https://discussions.linko.me/user_avatar/discussions.linko.me/linko/32/337_2.png) [@linko](https://discussions.linko.me/u/linko)\
**Post date:** [September 2, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-set-up-ip-targeting/63/1 "2024-09-02T22:40:45Z")

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## What is IP targeting?

IP targeting is a method used to control who can access online content based on the user’s IP address.

Each device connected to the internet has a unique IP address that can reveal information about the user’s location or network.

By using **IP targeting** , individuals can customize content delivery, limit access, or enhance security by _ **allowing** _ or _ **blocking** _ users based on their IP addresses.

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## How does IP targeting work at Linko?

At [Linko](https://linko.me/), IP targeting allows you to control who can **access your destination links via short links** by using IP whitelisting and blacklisting.

### IP Whitelisting

If you want a specific group of people to access your short link, you can add their IP addresses to **Whitelist IP**.

This ensures that only users with whitelisted IPs can reach the content linked through the short URL.

### IP Blacklisting

Conversely, if you want to restrict access to a short link for certain individuals, you can add their IP addresses to **Ban IP**.

This will prevent anyone with a blacklisted IP from accessing the link, while everyone else remains unrestricted.

This approach provides a precise and flexible way to manage who sees your content, making your links more secure and tailored to your audience.

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## How to set up IP targeting at Linko?

1. Login to your **[account](https://linko.me)**,

2. Go for link shortening and paste your **destination URL** ,

3. Click on the **advanced icon** and **advanced button** ,

4. Paste the desired IPs either on the **Whitelist** or **Ban list** ,

5. _**(Optional)**_ Set up a custom **link to redirect** when IP is not listed or is banned,

6. Then, **[Shorten the link](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-shorten-a-link/37)**.

This feature helps you easily manage who can see your content, whether you want to restrict access or block certain users.

> It is possible to add single or multiple IPs for allowing or banning.
> 
> Yes, you should **add one IP per line**.

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### ❗ Note:

Currently, the targeting features in Linko are prioritized in a specific order. The list below shows which features have more importance _**(priority)**_, starting from the top:

1. IP Targeting
2. [Language Targeting](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-set-up-language-targeting/66)
3. [Device Targeting](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-set-up-device-targeting/65)
4. [Geo-Targeting](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-set-up-geo-targeting/64)

> **Example:** If you set **geo-targeting** for _New York_ to go to [abc.xyz] and also set **language targeting** for _English_ to go to [xyz.abc], the language targeting will take priority.

> This means that users in _New York_ who have their browser language set to _English_ will be redirected to **[xyz.abc]** instead of the geo-targeted link.