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title: State Restrictions
description: Learn how to use State Restrictions in Anedot to block donations from specific states, stay compliant with state giving rules, and understand what donors see when a state is restricted.
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# State Restrictions

## Learn how to use State Restrictions in Anedot to block donations from specific states, stay compliant with state giving rules, and understand what donors see when a state is restricted.

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The **State Restrictions** feature allows you to block donations from specific states so your organization can comply with state‑specific fundraising and giving rules. When a state is restricted, donors who enter an address in that state will see an error message explaining that your organization cannot accept donations from their state and will not be able to complete a gift.

![CleanShot 2026-04-15 at 14.00.23@2x](https://help.anedot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CleanShot%202026-04-15%20at%2014.00.23@2x.png?width=670&height=394&name=CleanShot%202026-04-15%20at%2014.00.23@2x.png)

To enable State Restrictions, check the box next to the state you need to restrict, and be sure to click **Save**.

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