title: Restrict Access to The Control Panel
created at: Tue Oct 22 2024 22:00:16 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
updated at: Tue Oct 22 2024 23:19:41 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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# Restrict Access to The Control Panel
To restrict access to the control panel, follow these simple steps:
1. Navigate and sign in to your account through the [DNS management Portal](https://dns.illevante.com/) .
2. Navigate to the **Settings** section.
3. Select **User Settings**.
4. From the **"Access to Control Panel"** drop-down menu, select **"Only IP addresses from the list"**.
5. A new field will appear where you can enter the allowed IP addresses. You can enter:
```
- A single IP address (e.g., **123.45.67.89**).
- A subnet mask (e.g., **123.45.67.0/24**).
- A range of addresses (e.g., **123.45.67.89-123.45.67.98**).
```
6. Once you’ve entered the IP addresses, click the **"Ok"** button to save the settings.
This ensures that only the specified IP addresses will have access to the control panel.
!! Please note
!! If you make a mistake while entering the IP addresses and accidentally lock yourself out of the control panel, you may not be able to log in anymore. In such a situation, you will need to open a support ticket from your [**Illevante Cloud Client Portal**](https://cp.illevante.com/) to get assistance and resolve the issue.