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Blocking an IP address can help prevent unwanted traffic or malicious users from accessing your website. In cPanel, you can block specific IPs through the IP Blocker tool, which gives you an easy way to add or remove IPs from your access control list.

✅ Why Block an IP Address?

• Prevent Malicious Attacks: Block suspicious IPs that may be attempting to hack your website.
• Spam Prevention: Block IPs that are spamming your contact forms or comments sections.
• Limit Unwanted Traffic: Reduce unwanted bot traffic or users causing issues on your site.

🛠 Step-by-Step: Blocking an IP Address in cPanel

1. Log in to cPanel
   • Go to: yourdomain.com/cpanel
   • Enter your login credentials
2. Access the IP Blocker Tool
   • Scroll to the Security section in cPanel
   • Click on IP Blocker
3. Block an IP Address
   • In the Add an IP to the Block List section, enter the IP address you want to block (e.g., 192.168.1.1)
   • Optionally, you can block a range of IPs by entering an IP with a subnet (e.g., 192.168.1.0/24 to block all IPs in the 192.168.1.x range)
   • Click Add
4. Confirm the Block
   • The IP address will now be blocked from accessing your website. You’ll see it listed in the Currently Blocked IP Addresses section.

💡 Pro Tips

• Be Cautious: Make sure you’re blocking the right IP. Accidentally blocking a legitimate user can cause issues for your website’s accessibility.
• Check Logs: Use cPanel’s Raw Access Logs or Error Logs to identify suspicious activity and find IP addresses that may need to be blocked.
• Unblock an IP: To unblock an IP, simply visit the IP Blocker tool and click Delete next to the IP you wish to unblock.

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