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How to block an IP and remove an IP block?

Last update: Aug 27, 2024 1 min read

How to block an IP in SiteGround Site Tools – Video Tutorial

How to block IPs from accessing my site?

To block an IP address from accessing your site, go to Site Tools > Security > Block Traffic. Choose the domain for which you want to block access. Add the IP address or a whole range in IP/IP Range and click Block.

How to block IPs from accessing my site?

You can also use (*) as a wildcard character if needed, i.e. 192.168.100.*.

How to remove an IP block?

Go to Site Tools > Security > Block Traffic > Manage Blocked IPs. Click Delete (delete icon) and a pop-up will appear.

Choose Confirm and the block will be removed.

How to block traffic from specific countries from reaching my site?

Go to Site Tools > Security > Block Traffic > Block Country. Choose the domain for which you want to block access. Pick the desired country to block in the Country dropdown and click Block.

How to remove a country specific traffic block?

Go to Site Tools > Security > Block Traffic > Block Country. Click Delete (delete icon) and a pop-up will appear.

Choose Confirm and the block will be removed.

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