How to manually add IP you want to blacklist

To manually add IP you want to blacklist, go to the Shield Dashboard > IP Rules section > Create New IP Rule.

Then, use the form to add that IP to the block list. For example:

Once you've done this, the IP will be permanently blocked.

If you want to unblock it,  you can do this manually, directly from within IP analysis dialog. Just click the IP listed on the block list and this dialog will open up for you. For example:

Note: ShieldPRO is required for the manual adding IP to the blocklist. To find out what the extra ShieldPRO features are and how to purchase, please follow this link here.

We also recommend you to read:

• What is the Block Bad IPs/Visitors module?
• Does IP address matter? If not, how to protect your site from brute force attacks