IP Allowlist Setup

Configure your first IP allowlist to protect your applications from unauthorized access.

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Quick Start: Add Your Current IP

The fastest way to get started is to add your current IP address

1

Navigate to IP Allowlist

In your dashboard, click on "IP Allowlist" or "Access Control" in the sidebar navigation.

🔗 Direct Link: https://dash.sivvy.io/cleanips/

2

Add Current IP

Your current IP address will be displayed at the top of the page. Click the "Add Current IP" button to instantly add it to your allowlist.

Pro Tip: This is the fastest way to ensure you don't lock yourself out of your own applications!

Manual IP Addition

Add specific IP addresses or ranges manually

3

Add Individual IP Addresses

Click the "Add IP" button and enter the IP address you want to allowlist.

Supported Formats:

  • 192.168.1.100 - Individual IP address
  • 192.168.1.100/32 - Single IP in CIDR notation
  • 203.0.113.0/24 - IP range (256 addresses)
  • 10.0.0.0/8 - Large network range

Important: Always test your IP allowlist before deploying to production to avoid locking yourself out.

CIDR Block Support

Allowlist entire IP ranges for offices, VPNs, and cloud infrastructure

4

Common CIDR Examples

Office Network

192.168.1.0/24

Allows 192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.254 (254 addresses)

VPN Range

10.0.0.0/16

Allows 10.0.0.1 - 10.0.255.254 (65,534 addresses)

Cloud Provider

203.0.113.0/24

Specific cloud subnet range

Single IP

203.0.113.42/32

Only 203.0.113.42 (1 address)

Need Help? Use our CIDR Management Guide for detailed subnet calculations.

Labeling and Organization

Keep your IP allowlist organized with descriptive labels

5

Add Descriptive Labels

When adding IP addresses, always include a descriptive label to identify the purpose or source.

Good Label Examples:

  • "Office Network" - For company office IP ranges
  • "VPN Gateway" - For VPN server endpoints
  • "John's Home" - For employee home offices
  • "CI/CD Server" - For automated deployment systems
  • "Monitoring Service" - For external monitoring tools

Best Practice: Include the date and purpose in your labels for easier management over time.

Testing Your Allowlist

Verify your IP allowlist is working correctly

6

Test API Integration

Use our API to test if your current IP is allowed:

curl -X GET "https://api.sivvy.io/v1/check-ip" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

Expected Response:

{
  "allowed": true,
  "ip": "203.0.113.42",
  "message": "IP address is allowed"
}

IP Allowlist Configured!

Your IP allowlist is now active. Here's what to do next:

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