Can You Block an IP Address?
Some websites use more than one IP address.
For example,Facebook has multiple IP addresses, so you’ll need to block them all.
Disabling individual IP addresses may be helpful if Facebook isn’t working for you.
You may want to block an IP address to prevent yourself or other users from accessing specific websites.
You should also block malicious IP addresses to protect your system from hackers and bots.
How Do I Block an IP Address From My Computer?
In Windows Search, typeWindows Firewalland selectWindows Defender Firewallto open it.
SelectInbound Rules, then selectNew Rule.
SelectCustom, then selectNext.
SelectNexton the next two screens to proceed.
UnderWhich remote IP addresses does this rule apply to, chooseThese IP Addressesand selectAdd.
SelectThis IP address or subnet, enter theIP address, and selectOK.
Add as many IP addresses as you like, then selectNext.
SelectBlock the connection, then selectNext.
double-check all the boxes underWhen Do These Rules Apply?are checked and selectNext.
Give a name and description for the blocked IP address, then selectFinish.
SelectOutbound Rules, then selectNew Ruleand repeat steps 5-11.
Go to Outbound rules and do the same.
There are websites that can help youfind your IP address.
it’s possible for you to also use theipconfigcommand in Windows Command Prompt orifconfigcommand in the Mac Terminal.
Tochange your IP addresson Windows, go toControl Panel>internet and Sharing Center>Change adapter prefs.
On Mac, go toSystem Preferences>online grid>Advanced>TCP/IP>Manually.
