IP blocking prevents specific IP addresses or ranges from accessing your website. Use it to stop known attackers, scrapers, or unwanted visitors.
Using cPanel's IP Blocker
Go to Security > IP Blocker in cPanel. Enter one or more IP addresses or ranges to block. Formats accepted:
- Single IP:
1.2.3.4 - Range:
1.2.3.1-1.2.3.100 - CIDR:
1.2.3.0/24
Click Add to apply the block immediately.
Blocking via .htaccess
For more granular control, add to .htaccess:
Order Allow,Deny\nAllow from all\nDeny from 1.2.3.4\nDeny from 5.6.7.0/24Blocking via Cloudflare
If using Cloudflare, you can block IPs, countries, or user agents from Security > WAF > Tools in the Cloudflare dashboard. Cloudflare blocks at the network edge β the request never reaches your server, saving bandwidth.