How to Use SafeLine to Protect Against L7 DDoS Attacks

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Layer 7 (L7) DDoS attacks, which target the application layer, are some of the most sophisticated and resource-draining attacks websites can face. These attacks aim to exhaust server resources by sending seemingly legitimate requests at a high frequency, overwhelming web applications.

Why SafeLine?

SafeLine WAF (Web Application Firewall) offers an effective defense against L7 DDoS attacks — and best of all, it’s completely free for users.

SafeLine is designed with ease-of-use and powerful features to help secure your websites and APIs without the cost burden of traditional commercial WAFs.

Key Features for L7 DDoS Protection

1. Rate Limiting

SafeLine allows users to configure custom rate-limiting rules based on request frequency. You can set thresholds for:

IP request frequency per second/minute/hour
Specific endpoints or API paths

This helps mitigate attacks such as HTTP floods and login abuse.

2. Anti-bot Challenge & Dynamic Protection & Anti-replay

To stop bot traffic and scripted attacks, SafeLine offers Anti-bot Challenge & Dynamic Protection & Anti-replay. You can trigger these challenges:

For requests exceeding frequency thresholds
For specific endpoints (e.g., login, registration)
For specific conditions

3. IP Reputation and Threat Intelligence

SafeLine integrates malicious IP intelligence (including Chaitin’s own threat feed). This blocks known botnets or attacker IPs automatically.

4. Connection Behavior Detection

SafeLine can distinguish between normal and abnormal connection patterns. For example, bots may fail JS challenges, or access suspicious URLs — these behaviors are logged and can be auto-blocked.

5. Geo-based Blocking

You can set rules to block traffic from specific regions if you are facing geo-targeted attacks.

6. Custom Rules and Flexibility

All rules are user-configurable with a simple web UI — no complex YAML or CLI skills needed.

Trigger allow/deny actions based on headers, URI, IP, etc.

How to Get Started

Install SafeLine by following this tutorial.
Add applications by following this tutorial.
Use the web UI to create L7 DDoS protection rules.

Final Thoughts

L7 DDoS protection doesn’t have to be expensive or hard to manage. With SafeLine, you get an intuitive, free WAF that helps defend your applications against complex Layer 7 threats.

Give it a try and experience secure web operations — without the cost.

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