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1. To exclude Google Tag Manager (GTM) tags from firing on a specific IP address, you can follow these steps:

   1. Create a Variable to Capture the IP Address:
      GTM does not allow you to directly capture the user’s IP address due to privacy concerns and the nature of web traffic. However, you can use a third-party service to handle this. One common method is using a server-side solution or an API that returns the user’s IP address. After capturing the IP, you’ll need to pass it to GTM, usually via a Custom JavaScript Variable.

   2. Set Up a Custom Variable:

   3. Go to GTM and click on “Variables.”
   4. Click on “New” and create a new variable.

   5. Choose “Custom JavaScript” and add your logic to retrieve the IP from the aforementioned service.

   6. Create a Trigger to Exclude the IP:

   7. Go to “Triggers” in GTM.
   8. Create a new trigger, setting it to type ‘Page View’ or the event type you are working with.

   9. Configure the trigger to fire only if the IP address variable does not match the IP address you want to exclude.

   10. Modify Your Tag Settings:

   11. Go to the tag you want to exclude.

   12. In the tag’s trigger section, remove the existing trigger and replace it with the new trigger you just created.

   13. Test Your Implementation:

   14. Use GTM’s Debug mode to ensure that the tag does not fire from the specified IP address.
   15. You can also use tools like browser dev tools, VPNs, or proxies to simulate requests from different IP addresses.

   Remember, directly handling IP addresses may have legal considerations, especially if you are in regions with strict privacy regulations. Always proceed with caution and comply with applicable laws.

   If you’re looking for more specific code snippets or a particular service for getting the IP, let me know, and I can assist further!

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2. Great post! Preventing GTM tags from firing based on specific IP addresses is a crucial step for ensuring accurate data collection, especially for businesses that want to track user behavior without interference from internal traffic or testing environments. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all tutorial, I can share a general approach that usually works well:

   1. **Create a Variable for IP Address**: First, set up a Custom JavaScript Variable in GTM to retrieve the user’s IP address. Note that you might need a third-party service to fetch the IP, as JavaScript running in the browser doesn’t have direct access to it.

   2. **Set Up a Trigger**: Next, create a trigger that checks if the retrieved IP matches the address you want to exclude. You could use a built-in variable to store this IP for comparison.

   3. **Modify Your Tag**: Finally, click on the specific tag you want to exclude, and add the trigger you just created. This way, the tag will only fire when the user’s IP does not match the IP you’re excluding.

   Don’t forget to test thoroughly in different scenarios to ensure everything is functioning as intended! Would love to hear if others have more insights or alternative methods!

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