Understand the importance of blocking an IP address for website security
Protecting your website from malicious attacks and unwanted visitors is crucial for maintaining its integrity and safeguarding sensitive information. Blocking an IP address can serve as an effective measure to deny access to your website for certain individuals or groups.
You can blacklist an IP Address to deny access to your website.
1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. In the Security section, click on IP Blocker.
3. Under the Add an IP or Range, you should enter the IP аddress you want to block.
4. Click on Add.
Here is Example:
Single IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Range: 192.168.0.1-192.168.0.40
Implied Range: 192.168.0.1-40
CIDR Format: 192.168.0.1/32
Implies 10.*.*.* -- 192.
While blocking individual IP addresses can be effective, it's essential not to rely solely on this method for overall website security. This section explores additional security measures that complement IP filtering, such as implementing strong passwords and utilizing SSL certificates.
