diff --git a/docs/how-to-block-any-ip-address-in-windows.md b/docs/how-to-block-any-ip-address-in-windows.md index 587be6b..c19e2a4 100644 --- a/docs/how-to-block-any-ip-address-in-windows.md +++ b/docs/how-to-block-any-ip-address-in-windows.md @@ -1 +1,56 @@ -x +## How To Block Any IP Address In Windows + +You can block an IP address on a Windows PC using Windows Firewall: + +1. Find the IP address you want to block from the list found here: https://github.com/Summer-CMS-Vendor-Packages/sc-block-bad-crypto-filter-lists/blob/master/src/lists/ip.txt + +2. In Windows Search, type **Windows Firewall** and select **Windows Defender Firewall** to open it. + +xxx + +3. Select **Advanced settings**. + +xxx + +4. Select **Inbound Rules**, then select **New Rule**. + +xxx + +5. Select **Custom**, then select **Next**. + +xxx + +6. Select **Next** on the next two screens to proceed. + +7. Under **Which remote IP addresses does this rule apply to**, choose **These IP Addresses** and select **Add**. + +xxx + +8. Select **This IP address or subnet**, enter the *IP address*, and select **OK**. + +xxx + +9. Add as many IP addresses as you like, then select **Next**. + +xxx + +10. Select **Block the connection**, then select **Next**. + +xxx + +11. Make sure all the boxes under **When Do These Rules Apply?** are checked and select **Next**. + +xxx + +12. Give a name and description for the blocked IP address, then select **Finish**. + +xxx + +13. Select **Outbound Rules**, then select **New Rule** and repeat steps 5-11. + +xxx + +14. To unblock the IP address, go to Inbound Rules, right-click the name of the rule you created and select **Delete**. Go to Outbound rules and do the same. + +xxx +