How do I restrict directory access by IP address using .htaccess?
Overview This can be a very effective way to protect your Joomla! administrator directory. Any other directory in public_html can be protected in the same way. This method only works if you have a static IP address assigned to you. Anyone attempting to browse such directories using a different IP Address will get a 403 Forbidden error. Directions • In the directory you wish to protect, open (or create) a file called, .htaccess. (Note the dot at the beginning of the file name.) • Add the following code to this file, replacing 100.100.100.
