---
title: "How to block an IP Address in cPanel"
slug: "how-to-block-an-ip-in-cpanel"
updated: 2026-04-20T06:36:03Z
published: 2026-04-20T06:36:03Z
canonical: "docs.serversaustralia.com.au/how-to-block-an-ip-in-cpanel"
---

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# How to block an IP Address in cPanel

> [!WARNING]
> Note
> 
> This is for very basic website blocking. If you need a more powerful/complete block from the server, consider blocking IP’s in the firewall (such as CSF or Imunify360)

1. Start by logging in to your cPanel, then click **IP Blocker**.

![Security options including IP Blocker highlighted for easy access and management.](https://cdn.document360.io/d809f158-d4f4-47ff-83d4-18d9c9f7a04d/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-03-26 at 10.23.20 AM.png)

2. Under "***Add an IP or Range***", enter the IP address or range you wish to block. 3. Click the ‘**Add’** button.![](https://cdn.document360.io/d809f158-d4f4-47ff-83d4-18d9c9f7a04d/Images/Documentation/image-1673997912759.png)

## **How to unblock the IP address**

1. Log in to cPanel and click **IP Blocker**. 2. At the bottom, under "*Currently-Blocked IP addresses*", click **Delete**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/d809f158-d4f4-47ff-83d4-18d9c9f7a04d/Images/Documentation/image-1673998060770.png)

## **Deny ALL IP addresses**

You can also set an option for deny from all, which will deny everyone. This must be done by coding your **.htaccess file** as follows:

```plaintext
deny from all

allow from 70.24.291.52

allow from 216.130.49.223 #my house
```

> [!CAUTION]
> Important Note
> 
> **It is possible to block access to yourself accidentally by using this method.** Be sure to allow access via your IP otherwise you will be blocked as well.
> 
> *If you get blocked from the server, you can always contact Servers Australia and we can help remove the block.*