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# IP Access Rules

Allow or block specific IP addresses and CIDR ranges with Hostinger's IP Manager in hPanel, or manage website access rules directly through .htaccess.

Allow or block specific IPs or ranges. In hPanel this tool is called **IP Manager**.

Common uses:

* Block abusive IPs
* Restrict access to your office or team
* Lock down development sites

## Add a rule in hPanel

1. Open your website dashboard.
2. Go to **Advanced** → **IP Manager**.
3. Use the **Allow an IP** or **Block an IP** form.
4. Enter the IP or range, plus an optional note to remind you why the rule exists.
5. Save.

## IP formats

| Format     | Example          | Matches                       |
| ---------- | ---------------- | ----------------------------- |
| Single IP  | `203.0.113.5`    | One IP                        |
| CIDR range | `203.0.113.0/24` | `203.0.113.0`–`203.0.113.255` |

## Allow vs. Block

| Rule type | Effect                                                |
| --------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| **Allow** | Only listed IPs can access. Everyone else is blocked. |
| **Block** | Listed IPs are blocked. Everyone else can access.     |

> **Warning:** With an **Allow** rule, only listed IPs work — include your own IP, or you'll lock yourself out.

## Edit or remove

Rules are listed in the panel. Click to edit, or **Delete** to remove.

## Via `.htaccess`

Block a specific IP:

```apacheconf
Require all granted
Require not ip 203.0.113.5
```

Allow only specific IPs (block everyone else):

```apacheconf
Require ip 203.0.113.5
Require ip 198.51.100.0/24
```

Block a range:

```apacheconf
Require all granted
Require not ip 203.0.113.0/24
```

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*Last updated: July 22, 2026*