How to Use the Country Restriction Feature to Limit Assessment Access

The Country Restriction feature allows assessment administrators to control which countries candidates can access an assessment from. You can choose to either allow candidates from specific countries or disallow candidates from specific countries. Based on your selection, the system will permit or block access accordingly.

When enabled, the system verifies a candidate’s location via their IP address at the time of accessing the assessment link. If you choose "Allowed" mode, only candidates from the selected country/countries can proceed. If you choose "Disallowed" mode, candidates from all countries except the selected disallowed country/countries can proceed.

This feature is ideal for roles that require candidates to be based in or excluded from particular countries, helping you maintain compliance with hiring location policies.

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to set up country restrictions for your assessment:

1. Log in to your workspace

   Visit app.testlify.com, enter your email ID, and authenticate using the OTP sent to your email.

   
   

2. Select the assessment

   From your dashboard, choose the assessment for which you want to set country restrictions and click Edit.

   

   
   

3. Navigate to the Settings > Access section

   Inside the assessment editor, go to the Setup Assessment page, click on Settings in the left menu, and then select Access.

   

   
   

4. Find Country Restriction

   Under the Access settings, scroll or search for the option labeled Country Restriction.

   

   
   
5. Choose your restriction mode

   • Select "Allowed" from the dropdown if you want to specify which countries can access the assessment.

     
     

   • OR select "Disallowed" from the dropdown if you want to specify which countries cannot access the assessment.

     

     
     
     

   • Note: You can only select one mode at a time – either "Allowed" or "Disallowed."

     
     
6. Add countries

   • If you selected "Allowed": Use the search or multi-select box to add the country or countries from which candidates are permitted to take the assessment. Candidates from all other countries will be blocked.

     
     

   • If you selected "Disallowed": Use the search or multi-select box to add the country or countries from which candidates are not permitted to take the assessment. Candidates from all other countries will be allowed.

     

     

     

     
     

7. Save your changes

   Once you have configured your country restrictions, click Save Assessment to apply the settings.

   

   
   
8. Candidate experience

   • In "Allowed" mode: Only candidates from your selected countries can proceed with the assessment. Others will see an "Access Unavailable" page.

     
     

   • In "Disallowed" mode: Candidates from your selected countries will see an "Access Unavailable" page. All other candidates can proceed normally.

     

Possible FAQs

Q1: Can I select both "Allowed" and "Disallowed" countries at the same time?

A: No. You must choose either "Allowed" mode or "Disallowed" mode. The system only supports one restriction type per assessment.

Q2: What happens if I don't select any countries in "Allowed" mode?

A: If you choose "Allowed" mode but don't select any countries, no candidates will be able to access the assessment from any location.

Q3: What happens if I don't select any countries in "Disallowed" mode?

A: If you choose "Disallowed" mode but don't select any countries, all candidates from all locations will be able to access the assessment.

Q4: How does the system detect a candidate’s country?

A: The candidate’s location is determined via their IP address at the moment they click the assessment link.

Q5: Can I switch between "Allowed" and "Disallowed" modes after setting up restrictions?

A: Yes, you can change the mode and country selections anytime. Changes take effect immediately for new access attempts.

Q6: Will candidates know why they are blocked?

A: Yes, they will see a clear message that the assessment is unavailable.

Q7: Is VPN detection supported?

A: The system uses IP-based detection. Candidates using VPNs may appear to be from the VPN server's location rather than their actual location.

Conclusion

The Country Restriction feature provides a simple yet powerful way to control geographic access to your assessments. By choosing either "Allowed" or "Disallowed" mode and selecting the relevant countries, you can ensure that your assessments are only accessible to candidates in your preferred locations.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us at support@testlify.com. We’re here to help!