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Restrict Content Pro - IP Restriction
This add-on plugin for Restrict Content Pro controls who can reach your protected content based on their IP address. You can allow or block individual addresses or whole ranges, adding an IP-level check on top of the membership restrictions you already use.
- Version
- 1.2.8
- Released
- Sep 1, 2020
- Developer
- Restrict Content Pro
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $1.03 on its own
- Topics
- Membership Plugins
What’s new in Restrict Content Pro - IP Restriction 1.2.8
Version 1.2.8 · Sep 1, 2020
Latest
- NewAdded new updater.
What it does
Membership sites usually decide access by username or membership level. That works for most visitors, but sometimes you need to tie access to a location or network, such as an office, a school or a partner organization. You may also want to keep out known bad addresses or bots. This add-on fills that gap by filtering visitors by IP address, so your protected areas, internal resources and member content can be limited to the networks you trust.
It works alongside Restrict Content Pro and extends its existing content restrictions. You add, edit or remove IP addresses and ranges from a management screen, mark trusted addresses to bypass restrictions and block suspicious ones. Both IPv4 and IPv6 formats are supported. Blocked visitors see a message you write yourself, and access logs record IP-based attempts so you can review activity. It also works across WordPress multisite networks for consistent rules on every site.
Best for
- Membership sites already running Restrict Content Pro
- Organizations limiting internal resources to office networks
- Site owners blocking unwanted IP addresses and bots
Features
IP and range restrictions
Allow or restrict access to protected content by entering individual IP addresses or entire IP ranges, keeping unauthorized visitors out of member areas.
Allow and block lists
Set trusted IP addresses that bypass restrictions, and block suspicious addresses that should never reach your protected pages.
IPv4 and IPv6 support
Write rules using either IPv4 or IPv6 address formats, so restrictions cover visitors on both types of network.
IP management screen
Add, edit and remove IP addresses from a dashboard interface whenever your list of trusted or blocked networks changes.
Custom blocked messages
Show blocked visitors a notification you write, so they understand your access policy instead of hitting a blank wall.
Access logs
Review a log of IP-based access attempts to spot suspicious activity and decide which addresses to block or allow.
Multisite compatibility
Apply IP restrictions across all sites in a WordPress multisite network to keep protection consistent from one site to the next.
Questions about Restrict Content Pro - IP Restriction
Does this work without Restrict Content Pro?
It is built as an add-on for Restrict Content Pro. It extends that plugin's existing content restrictions with IP-level checks, so you need Restrict Content Pro running on your site to use it.
Can I restrict a whole range of IP addresses?
Yes. You can enter individual IP addresses or full ranges, which is handy for allowing an entire office or campus network. Rules can use IPv4 or IPv6 formats.
What do blocked visitors see?
Blocked visitors see a restriction message that you can customize. You can use it to explain your access policy or tell people who to contact if they believe they should have access.
Can I see who tried to access restricted content?
The plugin keeps detailed access logs of IP-based access attempts. You can review them to identify suspicious activity and then update your allow or block lists accordingly.
Is Restrict Content Pro - IP Restriction free?
The code of Restrict Content Pro - IP Restriction is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Restrict Content Pro - IP Restriction is this?
Version 1.2.8, released Sep 1, 2020. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Restrict Content Pro - IP Restriction?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Restrict Content Pro - IP Restriction automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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