---
title: "How to manage firewall whitelists in SiteWorx"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/security/allow-or-deny-access-via-firewall/"
description: "Learn how Nexcess clients can use SiteWorx to whitelist an IP address."
vertical: "Sites & Stores"
date: "2019-09-10"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# How to manage firewall whitelists in SiteWorx

A whitelist is used to give authorization to specific IP addresses to gain access to Nexcess servers using services such as SSH, FTP, or remote MySQL access.

Note:

Whitelisting your IP alone will not grant SSH access. See [How to enable SSH access](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/security/ssh-access/) for more information.

## **Step by step instructions**

1. Log in to your SiteWorx account. 
    - If you do not know your password, click **Forgot your password** on the login page.
2. From the SiteWorx main menu, click **Hosting Features > Firewall Rules**.
3. In the **IP address** field, enter the IP address to be whitelisted, or select **Whitelist my current IP**, if appropriate.
4. From the **Port** drop-down list, select the **SSH**, **FTP**, or **MYSQL** check boxes, as desired.
5. Click **Submit**.
6. When necessary, you may remove any whitelisted IP by clicking **Delete** in the corresponding entry.  
    ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1568141076839-1568141076839.png)