Admin IP Protection

When Admin IP protection system is enabled, an additional tab appears in the 'General settings' section. Use the controls on this tab to limit access to admin zone by IP addresses.

admin_ip_protection

When you enable the admin IP protection system, your IP is automatically added to the allowed IP list with a comment 'Default admin IP'. From that time on, you can manage the allowed IP list: add and delete IP addresses, edit comments, etc.

Awaiting IPs list

When someone tries to login in the admin zone, his IP appears in the awaiting IPs list, after which you can either add it to the allowed IP list or delete.

The following information is displayed for each awaiting IP address:

•	IP address

•	first login date

•	last login date

•	the number of login attempts

Adding IPs to the allowed IPs list

There are two ways to add an IP address to the allowed IP list:

•	In the awaiting IPs list place a check mark in the check box next to the required IP address and click Approve selected.

•	Use the 'Add new allowed IP' section: enter the IP address, add a comment (optional) and click Add.

Deleting IPs from the allowed IPs list

To delete an IP address from the allowed IP list, place a check mark in the check box to the right of the required IP and click Delete selected. To delete all IPs, place a check mark in the check box under the column heading and click Delete selected.