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title: Restricting IP Access to Your uControl Account
description: For enhanced security, you can restrict access to your uControl account from specific IP addresses or ranges. This can be configured through the uControl portal by following these steps:
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# Restricting IP Access to Your uControl Account

## For enhanced security, you can restrict access to your uControl account from specific IP addresses or ranges. This can be configured through the uControl portal by following these steps:

#### 1. Log In to Your uControl Account

- Access the uControl portal and enter your login credentials to access your account.

#### 2. Navigate to Access Security Settings

- Once logged in, go to the **Profile** section.
- Select **Access Security** from the dropdown menu.

![ip res acc](https://helpcentre.thinktel.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/ip%20res%20acc.jpg?width=688&height=97&name=ip%20res%20acc.jpg)

#### 3. Add a New IP/Range

- Click the **ADD** button to create a new restriction.  
  ![ip res 5](https://helpcentre.thinktel.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/ip%20res%205.jpg?width=685&height=132&name=ip%20res%205.jpg)

- Fill in the required details: 
    - **Name**: Enter a label to identify the IP or range.
    - **IP Address**: Input the specific IP address.
    - **CIDR/Subnet**: Define the network range if necessary.
- Click **Save** to apply the changes.  
  ![ip rest 5-2](https://helpcentre.thinktel.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/ip%20rest%205-2.jpg?width=688&height=113&name=ip%20rest%205-2.jpg)

#### Edit or Delete an Existing IP/Range

- To modify or remove an existing restriction, click the **EDIT** button next to the IP/range you wish to change.
- Follow the prompts to either update or delete the entry.

 

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