What is Geo Lock ?

In this article you will be able to find out more on what is Geo Lock and why it's important to publishers to take note of before promoting an offer.

Under all offer pages, you will be able to see if the Geo Lock status has been either enabled or disabled.

Definition of Geo Lock?

Geo Lock is the system used to limit end users’ access to the internet by limiting or changing content based on their geographical location.

Example of Geo Lock Enabled Offer:

Shopee (SG)

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Geo Lock restriction is enabled for this offer because the advertiser requires traffic which comes particularly from Singapore country only. 

Scenario: Approval from Shopee (SG) is required to promote the offer

Publisher based in India applied and wanted to promote this offer.

Possible outcome: Very likely will be rejected due to Geo Lock (only for Singapore) restriction

Scenario: No approval from Shopee (SG) is required to promote the offer

Publisher based in India applied and wanted to promote this offer

Possible outcome: The publisher will still be able to generate the link to promote. However, when the users in India click on the link, they will end up landing on error page with this message saying – This offer is not available in your country / region.

Example of Geo Lock Disabled Offer:

Agoda

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The Geo Lock restriction is disabled for this offer because the advertiser requires traffic that comes globally.

Scenario: Approval from Agoda is required to promote the offer

Publisher based in India applied and wanted to promote this offer

Possible outcome: Advertiser will review the application and approve / reject accordingly, depending if the criteria(s) has been met,

Scenario: No approval from Agoda is required to promote the offer

Publisher based in India applied and wanted to promote this offer

Possible outcome: Publisher can straightaway generate the link and start promoting.