Question Exclude IP Adress in Nginx Webserver

[Pamibo]

Hello,
how can I teach the Nginx web server under Plesk Onyx to exclude the IP adress for example 1.2.3.1-1.2.3.255?
Where do I have to enter the IPs to be blocked?
Thanks for help
Paul

 

[Kaspar]

I am not sure if I fully understand your question. Do you want to block IP addresses and IP ranges to access your websites/server?

 

[Pamibo]

Yes, thats what I want. To block adresses from China Bots or US Bots for example.
I had a lot of them blocked with htaccess, but now I need to use Nginx and want to do the same

 

[Kaspar]

Instead of using Nginx you are probably better off using the Plesk Firewall. You can find the Plesk Firewall under Tools & Settings > Security.

Also do you have fail2ban running on your server? Fail2ban automatically bans IP address that try to brute force attack your server. A really useful tool! More info on: Protection Against Brute Force Attacks (Fail2Ban)