Blocking Access to a URL in SiteWALL
Block URL feature in SiteWALL allows administrators to restrict access to specific URLs from the public internet. This feature is essential for securing sensitive application paths, administrative panels, or testing endpoints that should not be accessible externally.
By configuring URL blocking rules, administrators can prevent unauthorized or malicious access attempts, thereby strengthening application-layer security.
Accessing Block URL Configuration
1. Login to the SiteWALL Management Portal.
2. Navigate to Configuration → Block URL.
From this section, you can manage all Block URL configurations.
· Application Selection
· Choose the relevant application from the dropdown for which you want to block a specific URL.
· Click the Add URL button.
· Select Matching Condition
· Choose the condition that determines how the URL will be matched:
o is → The URL must match exactly.
o contains → The URL contains the specified string.
o begins with → The URL starts with the specified string.
· Specify URL to Block
· Enter the full or partial URL you want to block in the input field.
Examples:
o
/admin → blocks access to all URIs beginning with /admino
/test/config.php → blocks a specific resourceo
/internal/ → blocks all endpoints under /internal/· Click Save button to save the rule.
· The specified URL will be immediately added to the Block List.