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pam_geoip

A Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) for GeoIP based access

  • pam-module
  • AUTHENTICATION
  • PAM
  • Dependency only
official+codex · reviewed · Jun 3, 2026 description in en

Description

GeoIP location rules can influence Linux authentication decisions. Administrators install this module to allow or deny logins based on source location policy.

GeoIP data can be inaccurate and may block legitimate users. Keep fallback access and monitor policy decisions.

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