How to Validate HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR in Magento 2

How to Validate HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR in Magento 2

Validate HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR to verify the forwarded address of a request matches what is store in the $_SESSION variable. By default, selected No in that field. To know how you can configure this setting from the Magento 2 admin panel for your online store, go with the following steps:

Steps for the set Validate HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR:

• Step 1: Login with your Admin panel
• Step 2: Go on the sidebar and click on the Stores option
• Step 3: Then go on the Settings > Configuration
• Step 4: Then expand the General tab and then click on the Web option
• Step 5: Then select the Session Validation Settings section
• Step 6: Then go on the Validate HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR field
1. In that first uncheck the Use System Value checkbox.
2. If you want to verify that the forwarded address of a request matches what is stored in the session variable, select "Yes" from the dropdown.
• Step 7: If you are done with these configuration then click on the Save Config button.