How to Enable IP Blocker in cPanel: Step-by-Step Guide
Website security is one of the most important responsibilities of every website owner. A common way to safeguard your site is by restricting access from suspicious or malicious IP addresses. Thankfully, cPanel makes this process simple through its IP Blocker tool.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to enable and use the IP Blocker in cPanel to protect your website effectively.
What is the IP Blocker Tool in cPanel?
The IP Blocker in cPanel allows you to deny access to your site from specific IP addresses or ranges. For example:
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Blocking a suspicious IP that attempts multiple logins.
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Preventing spam bots from accessing your pages.
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Restricting certain regions from visiting your website.
This feature is essential for keeping your website secure and maintaining smooth performance.
Steps to Enable IP Blocker in cPanel
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Login to Your cPanel Account
Use your hosting credentials to access the cPanel dashboard. If you are with a reliable provider like Sternhost, simply log in through your client portal. -
Locate the IP Blocker Tool
Scroll down to the Security section and click on IP Blocker. -
Enter the IP Address to Block
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You can input a single IP (e.g.,
192.168.0.1). -
A range of IPs (e.g.,
192.168.0.1-192.168.0.40). -
Or use CIDR format (e.g.,
192.168.0.1/32).
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Click Add
Once added, cPanel will immediately block that IP from accessing your website. -
Manage Blocked IPs
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You can view all blocked IPs in the list.
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Remove them anytime if you want to restore access.
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Why Use IP Blocker for Security?
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Prevent brute force login attempts.
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Block scrapers and spammers.
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Reduce server load caused by malicious traffic.
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Ensure a safer browsing experience for legitimate visitors.
When paired with reliable hosting infrastructure—like the optimized servers at Sternhost—your website remains fast, secure, and always online.
Final Thoughts
Enabling the IP Blocker in cPanel is a simple yet powerful step toward improving your website security. Whether you’re stopping a single suspicious visitor or shielding your site from repeated attacks, this tool gives you control at your fingertips.
If you want hosting that comes with robust cPanel features and expert support, consider Sternhost for your website. Their hosting plans are designed to keep your website secure, fast, and reliable.
✅ With these steps, you can now protect your website from unwanted visitors using the cPanel IP Blocker tool.
