Why Manage Blacklisted IPs? #

while running campaigns, ensuring that your traffic is high quality is essential for maximizing conversions and protecting your ad campaigns. Fraudulent clicks, bot traffic, and unwanted visitors can negatively impact your performance. Managing a blacklisted IP list helps prevent these threats by allowing you to block or remove specific IP addresses as needed.

With TrafficShield’s Add or Remove Blacklisted IPs feature, you can:

• Block fraudulent traffic sources that harm your campaigns.
• Prevent bot activity and web scrapers from accessing your landing pages.
• Restrict competitors from spying on your offers.
• Optimize ad spend by ensuring only real users see your pages.
• Maintain a clean and controlled traffic flow.

How to Add Blacklisted IPs #

Blocking unwanted traffic is simple with TrafficShield. You can manually add individual IPs, or automatically filter suspicious traffic.

Steps to Add Blacklisted IPs: #

1. Access the Blacklist Section – Log into your TrafficShield dashboard and navigate to the “Blacklisted IPs” page.
2. Enter IP Addresses – Manually input single IP addresses or entire IP ranges that you want to block.
3. Set Blocking Rules – Choose how the system should handle blacklisted IPs (e.g., block access, redirect to another page, or log visits).
4. Save & Apply – Confirm changes and apply the blacklist to your campaigns.

How to Remove Blacklisted IPs #

Over time, some IPs may need to be removed from the blacklist due to mistaken blocking or changes in traffic patterns. TrafficShield provides an easy way to manage and update your blacklist.

Steps to Remove Blacklisted IPs: #

1. Go to the Blacklist Management Panel in the TrafficShield dashboard.
2. Search or Browse – Use the search function to find specific IPs or browse the full list.
3. Select the IP(s) to Remove – Mark the IP addresses that should no longer be blacklisted.
4. Confirm the Removal – Click the remove option and update the settings to reflect the changes.

Best Practices for Managing Blacklisted IPs #

• Regularly review your traffic logs to identify new suspicious IPs.
• Avoid over-blocking by verifying IP behavior before blacklisting.
• Use TrafficShield’s real-time analytics to detect and respond to emerging threats.
• Maintain an updated blacklist by removing inactive or mistakenly flagged IPs.
• Test your settings periodically to ensure legitimate users are not affected.

By actively managing your blacklisted IPs, you can maintain a clean traffic flow, protect your campaigns, and optimize performance.