Admin IP restriction
Control access to your Management Server by restricting admin logins to specific IP addresses. This feature enhances security by ensuring only trusted networks can access administrative functions.
Admin Navigation > System > Settings > Security
Available Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Enable IP Restriction | Activates IP-based admin access control | hvcli admin:ip enable |
| Disable IP Restriction | Deactivates IP restrictions (allows logins from any IP) | hvcli admin:ip disable |
| List Allowed IPs | Shows currently whitelisted IPs | hvcli admin:ip list |
| Add an IP | Grants admin access to a new IP | hvcli admin:ip add 203.0.113.45 |
| Remove an IP | Revokes access for a specific IP | hvcli admin:ip remove 203.0.113.45 |
How It Works
- When enabled, only the specified IPs can log in as admin users.
- When disabled, admin logins work from any IP (default setting).
- Changes take effect immediately—no restart required.
Usage Examples
1. Enable IP Restriction
hvcli admin:ip enable
Output:
Admin IP restriction is now ENABLED. Only whitelisted IPs can access admin accounts.
2. Add Trusted IPs
hvcli admin:ip add 192.168.1.100
hvcli admin:ip add 203.0.113.45
Output:
Added 192.168.1.100 to the admin IP whitelist.
3. List Allowed IPs
hvcli admin:ip list
Output:
Whitelisted Admin IPs:
- 192.168.1.100
- 203.0.113.45
4. Remove an IP
hvcli admin:ip remove 203.0.113.45
Output:
Removed 203.0.113.45 from the admin IP whitelist.
5. Disable IP Restriction
hvcli admin:ip disable
Output:
Admin IP restriction is now DISABLED. Admin logins are allowed from any IP.
warning
This allows admin logins from any IP address.