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My Apache server is located in a farm that is blocking an entire country for the sakes of 'security' and avoiding an hacking attack. I'm trying to bypass this block, and would like help in doing so.

What I've thought of is creating a proxy with a different IP that will transfer all the traffic to my current Apache server that is being blocked.

Can someone point out direction on what is the best way to do this along with implications I should be aware of? Is there maybe a service that provides such a solution without actually needing to find myself another server that will redirect the requests?

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  • In my experience, web hosts cost a lot of $. That make you the customer whom is always right. I'd suggest calling to complain. If you'd still like to do this look at 'Reverse Proxies': httpd.apache.org/docs/2.2/mod/mod_proxy.html
    – krowe
    Sep 12, 2013 at 18:32
  • If the host is blocking a country, have you asked why? And do you know what country it is that they are blocking? I honestly never have heard of this issue ever, and now I am interested in it. Also, what is your hosting company?
    – user37204
    Mar 26, 2014 at 15:08

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There is service and it is called an CDN (Content Delivery Network). I personally use and recommend Cloudflare as its fast and free to some extent. The implication is that any server based programs detect the IP of the visitor as the IP of the CDN unless you make some changes. This would also help in better site speed.

I you want to set up a reverse proxy, use varnish. Read more about it here. If you provide your server configuration, I may be able to provide link to a tutorial or two.

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    This doesn't answer their question
    – John Conde ♦
    Dec 25, 2013 at 15:05
  • I provided a simple alternate solution to the question. My answer is edited to provide a proper answer now.
    – Rana Prathap
    Dec 25, 2013 at 15:22

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