On this page, you can view a list of existing black lists and create new ones.

**Black lists** block specific IP addresses from accessing certain API endpoints. This feature helps quickly block unwanted traffic or potential attackers at the application level.

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  Blacklisting is an emergency measure and is not as reliable as blocking attackers at the server level. Contact your system administrators.
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## General information [#general-information]

The following information is provided about each black list:

**ID**

The identifier of the black list.

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**Route**

The API endpoint to which access is prohibited.

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**IP**

The blacklisted IP address or subnet mask.

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**Active**

The status of the black list.

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**Comment**

The reason for blacklisting.

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**Created at**

The date and time when the black list was created.

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**Updated at**

The date and time when the black list was last updated.

## Examples [#examples]

* **Block access to all API endpoints under a certain path**

To block access to all endpoints under `/api` for a given IP address, specify `/api/*` in the **Route** field.

* **Block access only to specific API endpoints under a certain path**

To block access to specific endpoints under a path while allowing access to others, specify the more detailed path in the **Route** field.

For example, by specifying `/api/v2/accounts/*`, you can block access to the endpoints, such as `/api/v2/accounts/:accountId` and `/api/v2/accounts/:accountId/balance`, but still allow access to `/api/v2/accounts` for a given IP address.