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How can I restrict access to admin panels by IP address?

Asked on Sep 29, 2025

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To restrict access to admin panels by IP address, you can configure your web server to allow only specific IP addresses to access the admin routes. This is typically done using server configuration files.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    # Example for Apache
    &lt;Directory "/var/www/html/admin"&gt;
      Order Deny,Allow
      Deny from all
      Allow from 192.168.1.100
      Allow from 203.0.113.0/24
    &lt;/Directory&gt;

    # Example for Nginx
    location /admin {
      allow 192.168.1.100;
      allow 203.0.113.0/24;
      deny all;
    }
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Ensure that the IP addresses listed are static and controlled by your organization.
Consider using a VPN for accessing the admin panel for an additional layer of security.
Regularly review and update the allowed IP addresses to reflect any changes in your network.

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How can I restrict access to admin panels by IP address?

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