Security

IP Whitelist/Blacklist

Control site access by IP address through whitelist or blacklist rules to restrict or allow specific visitors and protect from malicious traffic

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Key Features

Control site access by IP address through whitelist or blacklist rules to restrict or allow specific visitors and protect from malicious traffic

  • IP whitelist functionality
  • IP blacklist functionality
  • Site access control
  • Security enhancement
  • Access management

Real-World Use Cases

Block Malicious IPs

Blacklist specific IP addresses or CIDR ranges (e.g., 192.168.1.0/24) that are attacking your login page or sending spam.

Office-Only Access

Whitelist your company's static IP addresses to restrict admin access only from office network for maximum security.

Geographic Blocking

Block entire IP ranges from countries where you don't do business to reduce spam and automated attack traffic.

How to Use

Configure IP addresses in the module settings to whitelist (allow) or blacklist (block) access to your site.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances site security and protection

Better UX

Provides a better user experience

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

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