What is IP Whitelisting?
IP whitelisting is a security measure used to control access to a website or network by allowing only specific IP addresses to connect
Essentially, it’s like creating a VIP list for your network, where only approved IP addresses are granted access while all others are blocked
How to Use Whitelist IP Addresses with WP Ghost
WP Ghost offers comprehensive whitelisting options, allowing you to customize access and visibility based on specific IP addresses and paths.
Here’s what you can do:
Whitelist IP Addresses: Add individual IP addresses or IP ranges to ensure they are never blocked.
Whitelist Paths: Specify particular website paths that should always be accessible.
Whitelist Level
Whitelist IP Addresses
If you want to ensure that specific IP addresses, such as your own or those of your team members, are never blocked even after multiple failed login attempts, you can add these IPs to the whitelist. This can prevent accidental lockouts and ensure smoother access for trusted users.
If you want to whitelist an entire IP class, you can enter an IP address range like 192.168.0.*, 192.168.*.*, or even 192.*.*.*.*.
Whitelist Paths
The Whitelist Paths feature in WP Ghost is a powerful tool that allows website administrators to specify specific root paths and subpaths that can be accessed.
For example, by setting the path /cart/ as a whitelisted path, any URL that begins with /cart/ will be accessible.
This path is useful for e-commerce websites, membership sites, or any platform requiring differentiated access levels for various site sections.
Defining specific root paths and subpaths gives administrators precise control over which areas of the website are accessible. This is particularly beneficial for websites with multiple user roles and access levels.
