Temporary Deny

Review temporary IP blocks and see when they expire.

Where to find it: Sign in as root, open Server > Firewall, then choose Temporary Deny.

Available to: Root only.

Before you start

Security settings can also block legitimate visitors. Start with a narrow rule or monitoring mode where available, then check that normal access still works.

Why use it — and when not to

Use Temporary Deny to reduce a specific, evidenced risk. Avoid broad blocks, global disables, or permanent exceptions when a monitor mode or narrower rule can solve the same problem.

How to use it

1. Find the blocked IP address and review its expiry time.
2. Remove the block early only if access should be restored.
3. Check whether another rule or repeated login failure blocks it again.

Choosing the right IP list

Always allow and Always block are opposing policies. Temporary block has a duration. Ignore from auto-ban exempts a source from automatic intrusion bans; it is not a general instruction to open every port for that source.

Enter an exact IP or supported network, include a useful note, and verify which list now contains it. Unblock selected and Unblock All have different scope. Keep administrative sources reachable while testing.