Allowlisting IP addresses is a precise way to control who can access specific areas of your site. Whether you’re restricting access to the login page, admin dashboard, or other sensitive content, IP allowlisting adds a strict access control layer that blocks unauthorized users outright.
This guide explains how to allowlist IP addresses in WordPress manually or via a plugin, outlines the different use cases for allowlisting, and covers potential missteps to avoid.
Note: This assumes that you’re already comfortable with basic WordPress operations and file-level changes.
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