How to block an IP using IP blocker in cPanel

To block an IP for specific domain in WHM/cPanel

In the WHM/cPanel you can block an IP for a particular domain using the IP blocker for security purpose and to protect from the hackers.

First Login in the WHM page using root user.


Generally you can block IP in the security center via cPHulk brute protection and Host access Control


To block IP for Particular domain

Go to Account Information -> List of Accounts



click on Domain name for which the IP has to be blocked.

Click cPanel icon


Now it prompts to cPanel window. In the security tab, you will find IP blocker


IP blocker allows you to block a range of IP address to prevent them from accessing your site.

You can also enter a fully qualified domain name and IP deny manager will attempt to resolve it to an IP address for you.

Now enter the IP to be blocked. You can Add an IP or Range of IP' s

For example, here we are adding 192.168.5.182 and then click add



You can specify desired IP address in following formats

Single IP address

192.168.0.1

Range of IP Address

192. 168.0.1 - 192.168.0.40

Implied range

192.168.0.1 - 40

CIDR format - 192.168.0.1/32

Implies 192.*.*.*
192.

Alert: Now Users from IP address(es) " *192.168.5.182" will not be able to access your site

Current blocked IP addresses

In current blocked IP addresses, you can find list of blocked IP address, with the beginning and the ending IP. Here you can delete the blocked IP address.


IP blocker works for blocking the anonymous IP.

FAQ
Q
What is the domain control panel?
A
Domain Name Control Panel. The domain control panel is a web interface that allows a domain registration holder to manage his/her registered domain. You can use that control panel to manage the name servers, domain contacts and the password for your registered domain
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How to block Current IP addresses in cpanel?
A
In currently blocked IP addresses, you can find the list of blocked IP address, with the beginning and the ending IP
IP blocker works for blocking the anonymous IP
Q
How to block an IP for a specific domain in WHM/cPanel?
A
Following these steps to block an IP for a specific domain in WHM/cPanel

1.First Login in the WHM page using the root user

2. Go to Account Information -> List of Accounts

3.click on Domain name for which the IP has to be blocked.

Click cPanel icon

4.enter a fully qualified domain name and IP deny manager will attempt to resolve it to an IP address for you.

5. Now enter the IP to be blocked. You can Add an IP or Range of IP' s
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What is cpanel hosting?
A
cPanel is a web-based hosting control panel provided by many hosting providers to website owners allowing them to manage their websites from a web-based interface
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What is the control panel in web hosting?
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A web hosting control panel is a web-based interface provided by a web hosting service that allows users to manage their servers and hosted services.