Security

IP Whitelist/Blacklist

Control access to admin area by IP address with whitelist and blacklist functionality to restrict login and admin access to specific IP addresses

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Key Features

Control access to admin area by IP address with whitelist and blacklist functionality to restrict login and admin access to specific IP addresses

  • IP whitelist for admin access
  • IP blacklist to block attackers
  • CIDR range support

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

Add IP addresses to whitelist (allowed) or blacklist (blocked) in module settings. Use CIDR notation for IP ranges.

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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