Step-by-Step Guide: Implementing IP-Based Access Restrictions with SiteWorx
In this comprehensive step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of implementing IP-based access restrictions using the SiteWorx control panel. From configuring rules to testing your setup, we'll cover everything you need to know in order to successfully restrict access to directories by IP address, ensuring maximum security for your website.
To secure your admin area from hackers, you should only allow access to your admin directory from selected IP addresses. You can create a dot htaccess file in the directory where you want to restrict access to specific IP addresses.
For example, if you have a WordPress blog installed on your main directory and you log in via example.com/wp-admin, you should create an htaccess file in /wp-admin/.htaccess and put the following code into it. Please, don't forget to replace the allowed IP address with your IP address.
order deny, allow
deny from all
allow from YOUR-IP-ADDRESS-HERE
Replace the Your-IP-Address-Here text with your IP address.
You can test this by accessing the wp-admin directory from another IP address, not mentioned in your htaccess file.
By following this comprehensive guide from LinuxITs, CEOs can confidently implement IP address restrictions using SiteWorx, bolstering their website's security and protecting valuable data from unauthorized access.
