Title: ip blocking
Last modified: January 15, 2021

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# ip blocking

 *  Resolved [jholm22804](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jholm22804/)
 * (@jholm22804)
 * [5 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/ip-blocking-5/)
 * Regarding the IP Block list. I understand any IP addresses you list in the box
   will be completely blocked from accessing my website. But it does not seem to
   be working as I receive notices from the same IP addresses that they have been
   blocked for a few hours. How do I fix this. Many thanks.

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 *  Plugin Support [Patrick – WPMU DEV Support](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpmudevsupport12/)
 * (@wpmudevsupport12)
 * [5 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/ip-blocking-5/#post-13919719)
 * Hi [@jholm22804](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jholm22804/)
 * Sorry to hear you are having this issue.
 * Could you please try to flush all caches in case you have a cache plugin or Cloudflare
   and then check if the issue is gone?
 * Some caching plugins can prevent the lockout page when the IP was added but caches
   not flushed.
 * Let us know the result you got.
    Best Regards Patrick Freitas
 *  Thread Starter [jholm22804](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jholm22804/)
 * (@jholm22804)
 * [5 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/ip-blocking-5/#post-13921226)
 * Thanks, Patrick, I do not use cloudflare. Have flushed all cache. It will take
   a few days for hackers to try again, and I will monitor the situation.
    Regards
 *  Thread Starter [jholm22804](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jholm22804/)
 * (@jholm22804)
 * [5 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/ip-blocking-5/#post-13937207)
 * I have monitored the IP blocking but the same IP addresses in the IP Block list
   are still trying and are being locked out for four hours. The Cache plugin I 
   am using is SG Optimiser. Hope this helps you pinpoint the problem. Thank you.
 *  Plugin Support [Nithin – WPMU DEV Support](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpmudevsupport11/)
 * (@wpmudevsupport11)
 * [5 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/ip-blocking-5/#post-13942605)
 * Hi [@jholm22804](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jholm22804/),
 * Sounds like you are looking to permanently ban these IPs from what you ave stated
   it sounds like the IPs are temporarily banned. You should find the option for
   a “Permanent” ban under **Defender > Firewall > Login Protection > Duration**
   where you could set that up.
 * Screenshot:
 * > [Screenshot at 17:21:03.png](https://imgur.com/I3CLgwL)
 * Once done, the IPs will be banned permanently. You’ll have to do the same under**
   Defender > Firewall > 404 Detection** depending upon whether its a login lockout
   or 404 lockouts that you notice the most.
 * I hope this helps. Please do let us know if you have any further query. Have 
   a nice day ahead.
 * Best Regards,
    Nithin
 *  Plugin Support [Amin – WPMU DEV Support](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpmudev-support2/)
 * (@wpmudev-support2)
 * [5 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/ip-blocking-5/#post-14009632)
 * Hello [@jholm22804](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jholm22804/) ,
 * We haven’t heard from you for a while now, so it looks like you no longer need
   our assistance.
 * Please feel free to re-open this ticket if needed.
 * kind regards,
    Kasia
 *  Thread Starter [jholm22804](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jholm22804/)
 * (@jholm22804)
 * [5 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/ip-blocking-5/#post-14012168)
 * Hi Kasia, Sorry for not getting back. All seems OK for now. Thank you.

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 * Last activity: [5 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/ip-blocking-5/#post-14012168)
 * Status: resolved