> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://citodocs.prostack.host/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# IP Blocking

> Block specific IP addresses or ranges from accessing your site

IP blocking allows you to deny specific IP addresses (or a range of IPs) from visiting your site.

This can be found under Site settings by clicking the 'Security' menu option.

You'll see a list of existing IP blocks and their annotations. You can also edit or delete existing IP blocks.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/prostackhosting/mdYxEEoAStQaBUbz/images/screenshots/ipblock-list.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=mdYxEEoAStQaBUbz&q=85&s=5dd5c6fb3db66129f9c68e33870f2f52" alt="IP Block List" width="1994" height="340" data-path="images/screenshots/ipblock-list.png" />

## Adding a new IP block

Click the 'Add IP block' button. You'll be prompted to enter the IP you want to block, as well as an optional annotation.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/prostackhosting/mdYxEEoAStQaBUbz/images/screenshots/ipblock-add.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=mdYxEEoAStQaBUbz&q=85&s=43e360dc1f4466f83a28a2c57df3fc93" alt="IP Block Add" width="814" height="474" data-path="images/screenshots/ipblock-add.png" />

You can specify individual IPs or a range in CIDR notation.

## A note on Cloudflare

If you use Cloudflare or another security service we will automatically detect the real visitor IP behind this service.
