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Allow-list and Block-list

Force-allow or force-block specific IPs or ranges.


Sometimes you want to override Predax for specific addresses. You will find both lists under Settings → Protection → Country & Region Blocking. Enter one IP or CIDR range per line.

IP Allow-list

IPs or ranges here are never blocked, no matter their risk score. This is checked first and short-circuits every other rule.

Add your own IP here to make sure you can never accidentally lock yourself out.

Examples:

  • 203.0.113.5 — a single IP
  • 203.0.113.0/24 — a whole range

IP Block-list

IPs or ranges here are always blocked. The block-list is checked before the Predax API, so it blocks instantly and does not use any of your lookup quota — handy for an address you already know is bad.

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