IP restriction adds an extra layer of security to your knowledge base by allowing or restricting access based on user-specified IP addresses.
NOTE
This is a project-level setting. Once enabled, it applies across all workspaces and languages within that project.
Document360 supports both IPv4 and IPv6 (Unicast) addresses.
Accessing the IP restriction page
- Navigate to Settings () > Knowledge base site in the left navigation bar in the knowledge base portal.
- In the left navigation pane, navigate to IP restriction.
The IP restriction page displays the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Status | The active status of an IP restriction. Use the toggle to turn an already added restriction on or off. When active, the Allow label is green and the Block label is red. When inactive, both labels are grey. |
| Add my current IP address | Click to automatically detect and add your current IP address |
| Friendly name | Enter a name to identify the IP restriction (no character limit) |
| IP address | Add a specific IP or a range (supports IPv4 and IPv6) |
| Allow/Block | Choose whether to allow or block the entered IP address or range |
| Remove () | Delete the restriction |
| Save () | Save your IP restriction changes |
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Adding an IP restriction
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Click Add IP address.
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Enter a name in the Friendly name field (mandatory).
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Enter a valid IP address or a range.
Example of a range:
79.15.135.189 - 79.15.135.229 -
Click the Save () icon.
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To clear entered details, click the Reset () icon.
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Click Add my current IP address to add your currently used IP.

Supported IPv6 formats
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334 |
✅ Valid |
2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334 |
❌ Invalid |
2001:db8:85a3:0:0:8a2e:370:7334 |
✅ Valid |
Allow or block an IP address
For each IP restriction, you can choose one of two options:
- Allow: Grants access to the knowledge base site from the specified IP address or range.
- Block: Restricts access from the specified IP address or range.
NOTE
If the same IP is entered for both Allow and Block, or added more than once, a warning will appear: "A restriction with this IP address already exists."
Allow my IP address
You can add your current device's IP address to the allowed list using two methods.
From the IP restriction overview page
On the IP restriction page (Settings > IP restriction), click Allow my IP in the top-right corner next to the New IP restriction button. The restriction is immediately added to the list.
From the Add IP restriction panel
Click New IP restriction to open the panel. Click Add my current IP address above the IP address field to populate it with your current IP. Click Add to save.
Editing an IP restriction
To edit an IP restriction, click the Edit icon next to the IP restriction in the list. The following fields are editable:
- Friendly name
- IP address
- Allow/Block IP
Once the edit is complete, click the ✔ icon to save the changes.
WARNING
Be very careful when performing the edit action. Once changed and saved, the IP restriction record will overwrite the existing data.
NOTE
The Edit button is disabled if the restriction's status toggle is turned off. You can only edit active restrictions. The Delete button works for both active and inactive restrictions.
Deleting an IP restriction
To delete an IP restriction, click the Delete () icon next to the IP address.
A confirmation message will appear: IP restriction deleted.
NOTE
Deleting an IP restriction is permanent and cannot be undone.
FAQ
What is an IP address?
An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique number that identifies a device on a network and allows it to send or receive data over the internet.
What is an IPv4 format?
An IPv4 address has four groups of numbers (0–255) separated by dots.
Example: 49.206.113.170
What is an IPv6 format?
An IPv6 address uses 128-bit formatting and includes hexadecimal values separated by colons.
Example:
FE38:DCE3:124C:C1A2:BA03:6745:EF1C:683DStart of range:
0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000End of range:
ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff
What is an IPv6 unicast address?
An IPv6 unicast address identifies a single, specific device on a network. When data is sent to this address, it goes directly to that one device — ensuring point-to-point communication. This is different from multicast (one-to-many) or anycast (one-to-nearest) addresses, which are used for broader or optimised delivery.