Docs Country Based Restrictions Getting Started

Getting Started

Requirements

  • WordPress installed and running
  • WooCommerce installed and active
  • WooCommerce GeoLocation enabled (this is on by default in all WooCommerce installations — no additional setup needed)
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WooCommerce GeoLocation is enabled by default in all WooCommerce stores. The CBR plugin uses it automatically without any extra configuration on your part.

How to Install the Plugin (Method 1: From WordPress Admin Search)

This is the easiest method — no file download needed.

WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New
  • In your WordPress admin — go to Plugins → Add New.
  • In the search field, type: — Country Based Restrictions
  • Find the plugin called “Country Based Restrictions for WooCommerce” by Zorem — in the search results.
  • Click Install Now.
  • Once installed, click Activate.
  • After activation — navigate to WooCommerce → Country Restrictions to access all settings.

How to Install the Plugin (Method 2: From a .zip File)

WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
  • Download the plugin .zip file — from wordpress.org/plugins/woo-product-country-base-restrictions/.
  • In your WordPress admin — go to Plugins → Add New.
  • Click Upload Plugin — at the top of the page.
  • Click Choose File — and select the downloaded .zip file.
  • Click Install Now — then click Activate Plugin.

How to Access the Plugin Settings

Once activated, all settings are accessible from a single location:

WooCommerce → Country Restrictions

You will find two main sections inside the Country Restrictions settings screen:

  • Catalog Visibility Settings — choose how restricted products are displayed or hidden for customers from restricted countries
  • Restriction Settings — configure Force Geolocation, the Debug Toolbar, the restriction message text, and message position
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