Complete guide to IP blocking in cPanel

Maintaining website security is crucial, and sometimes it’s necessary to block specific IP addresses from accessing your website. cPanel offers a user-friendly interface for managing IP address restrictions. This guide outlines the steps involved in blocking IP addresses in your cPanel account.

Steps to block an IP Address

1. Access your cPanel control panel using your login credentials.

2. Within the cPanel interface, navigate to a section labeled “Security“.

3. Click on the option labeled “IP Blocker,” “Block IPs,” to access the IP blocking functionality.

4. cPanel might allow you to block a range of IP addresses using CIDR notation (e.g., 123.456.78.0/24). Consult your cPanel documentation for specific formatting requirements.

5. Click the “Add” button or similar option to implement the IP blocking rule.

By following these steps, you can effectively block IP addresses in your cPanel account and enhance the security of your website

Additional Information

• cPanel Documentation