Whitelist IP Address

'IP whitelisting,' also better known as 'Whitelist IP Address,' is a security measure that regulates access to a specific location, server, or network. It operates by creating a list of approved IP addresses, which are unique identifiers assigned to devices connected to the internet. Only devices with IP addresses on this list are granted access.

By restricting access to specific IP addresses, you can mitigate the risk of unauthorized entry, safeguard confidential data, and fortify your defenses against cyber threats.

This guide will show the steps to whitelisting IP addresses. Our firewall automatically blocks remote MySQL connections from remote locations (anything other than localhost) unless the IP address is whitelisted.

• Whitelisting IP Addresses
  • Access cPanel
  • Add Access Host
  • Manage Access Host
• Summary

Whitelisting IP Addresses — What You'll Need

Access cPanel

First, access your cPanel.

1. Click the Hosting tab from the side navigation menu to the left.
2. Scroll down to click the CPANEL button under the Quick Links section.
   

Add Access Host

Second, access Remote MySQL to Add Host.

1. Click the Remote MySQL icon under the Databases category.
   
2. Enter the IP Address under the Host (% wildcard is allowed), then click the Add Host button.
   

Manage Access Host

In the final step, modify the IP address by updating or deleting it.

1. To modify the existing IP address, click the Update button or click Delete if you want to remove it. 

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Summary

Our firewall automatically blocks remote MySQL connections from remote locations to ensure the security of the network, files, and databases. The process to MySQL from a remote computer using a MySQL admin tool (phpMyAdmin, Navicat, MySQLFront, MySQL-Admin, etc.) requires whitelisting an IP address. Remember, with your website, the same precautions you take to keep your passwords secure (email, files, server, etc.) precautions for whitelisting an IP address should be treated the same. Ensure you are vetting properly before giving anyone access to your Hosting Account.