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title: How to Whitelist an IP with CSF
description: "**ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF)** is a powerful and flexible security tool designed for Linux servers. It acts as both a firewall and a security suite, providing robust protection against unauthorized access, brute force attacks, and other malicious activities. With its…"
url: "https://truehost.com/support/knowledge-base/how-to-whitelist-an-ip-with-csf/"
updated: "2024-11-28"
category: Cloud servers in Kenya
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# How to Whitelist an IP with CSF

**ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF)** is a powerful and flexible security tool designed for Linux servers. It acts as both a firewall and a security suite, providing robust protection against unauthorized access, brute force attacks, and other malicious activities.

With its user-friendly interface in WHM and extensive configuration options, CSF makes managing server security straightforward. It supports features like IP whitelisting/blacklisting, port management, and login tracking, making it an essential tool for server administrators who prioritize security.

#### **Steps on How to Whitelist an IP with CSF**

- **Log in to WHM.**
- Look for the **Plugins** section, then click on **ConfigServer Security & Firewall**. You can also use the search box in WHM to look for the option then click on it.

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- To quickly find the whitelist option, click on **csf** tab

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- You will seen a **Quick Allow** section with a text field besides it.
- Enter the IP that you want to whitelist in the text field, then click on the **Quick Allow** button.

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- The IP, if not alreasy whitelisted, will be whitelited and you will see a message saying **Done**.

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That will be all!

Note that the CSF interface will majorly look the same on all platforms; Cpanel, CWP, Cyberpanel, DirectAdmin, etc. You just need to locate the CSF tool, then proceed as guided above to whitelist an IP.