Sucuri Firewall IP Whitelist: A Comprehensive Guide

Sucuri Firewall restricts access to admin pages, ensuring only authorized IPs can log in, even if user accounts are compromised. To authorize an IP to access your site, whitelist it in your dashboard. If you receive an error while trying to access your site, whitelist your IP.

a) How do I whitelist an IP address using the dashboard in Sucuri Firewall Protection?

1. First, log in to Sucuri Firewall Protection.

2. Then, enter your current IP address in the “Whitelist IP Addresses” section.

3. Finally, click “Whitelist” to whitelist an IP address.

b) How do I whitelist an IP address using the API in Sucuri Firewall Protection?

1. First, log in to Sucuri Firewall Protection.

2. Then, navigate to your API settings and click on the green button in the Quick Links section.

Notes: This method automatically whitelists your IP address, allowing site administrators to access the link. If blocked, they can re-enter by visiting the link, allowing them to access the site.

c) How do I whitelist IP ranges in Sucuri Firewall Protection?

Whitelisting too many IP addresses can pose security risks. To whitelist a subnet, use the CIDR format, like adding 150.5.1.0/24 to all IP addresses between 150.5.1.0 and 150.5.1.255. Whitelisting 150.5.0.0/16 to all IP addresses between 150.5.0.0 and 150.5.255.255 is currently only possible in the /24, /16, or /8 ranges.

d) How do I disable admin panel restrictions in Sucuri Firewall Protection?

1. First, log in to Sucuri Firewall Protection.

2. Then, navigate to Advanced Security Options, uncheck the “Admin panel restricted to only Whitelisted IP addresses” option, and click Proceed.

Notes: This will disable this option and allow anyone to access the administrator login page.