Blacklist
Use Blacklist to add custom deny rules for traffic that should be blocked by your STOPBOT-protected services.
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Use Blacklist to add custom deny rules for traffic that should be blocked by your STOPBOT-protected services.
Blacklist rules are useful when you already know a specific IP address, hostname, or user agent pattern is unwanted. Keep rules as specific as possible to avoid blocking legitimate visitors.
Block a single IP address, wildcard IP pattern, IP range, or CIDR-style network
Block a specific hostname or wildcard hostname pattern
Block an exact user agent string or a user agent keyword
One visitor IP repeatedly sends unwanted traffic
IP Address, SINGLE IP
A known network repeatedly sends unwanted traffic
IP Address, IP RANGES or LENGTH IP
Traffic comes from a repeated reverse DNS hostname
Hostname, SINGLE or WILDCARD
A tool or script uses the same user agent string
Useragent, SINGLE
A bot family has a clear user agent keyword
Useragent, KEYWORD
Open Settings > Blacklist.
Choose IP Address, Hostname, or Useragent.
Select the rule type.
Enter the value.
Click Add.
Confirm the new entry appears in the list.
Test the protected service and review logs.
Use blacklist rules for confirmed unwanted traffic.
Prefer exact matches before wildcard or range rules.
Avoid broad user agent keywords that may match normal browsers.
Review blacklist entries regularly.
Remove rules that are no longer needed.
Return to the Settings overview
Manage trusted allow rules
Review how standard Blocker handles traffic
Review advanced protection behavior
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