Overview

IP whitelisting is a security feature that allows you to control which IP addresses can access your Geonode proxy services without requiring authentication. This is particularly useful for securing your proxy infrastructure and ensuring that only authorized IPs can connect to your account.

What is IP Whitelisting?

When you whitelist an IP address, you're essentially creating a trusted list of IPs that can bypass the standard authentication process. This is ideal for scenarios where:

• You have a fixed server or application that always connects from the same IP
• You want to enhance security by restricting access to specific IP addresses
• You need to simplify authentication for automated systems
• You want to prevent unauthorized access from unknown locations

Key Features

• Add IPs: Add up to 10 IP addresses at once with optional descriptions for easy identification
• List IPs: Retrieve all currently whitelisted IP addresses for your account
• Update Descriptions: Modify the labels associated with whitelisted IPs for better organization
• Remove IPs: Remove IP addresses from your whitelist when they're no longer needed

Use Cases

IP whitelisting is useful when you need to allow specific IP addresses to access your proxy services without authentication. Common scenarios include automated scripts, server applications, and controlled access environments.

Getting Started

To start using IP whitelisting, you'll need to:

1. Add IPs to your whitelist using the Add Whitelisted IPs endpoint
2. View your current whitelist with the Retrieve Whitelisted IPs endpoint
3. Update IP descriptions as needed using the Update Whitelisted IP Description endpoint
4. Remove IPs when they're no longer needed via the Remove Whitelisted IPs endpoint