How to Limit Access to BoldDesk's Agent and Customer Portals Using IP Restrictions
This article provides a comprehensive guide for administrators to manage IP-based access restrictions within the BoldDesk portal.
What is the purpose and functionality of IP-based access restriction?
IP-based access restriction is a security feature that BoldDesk administrators can use to enhance the security of their portal. By specifying authorized IP addresses or ranges, administrators can ensure that only approved users or devices can access the portal, thereby safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access.
Check out this video tutorial for more details.
Configuring IP-based access restrictions
To configure access control for the BoldDesk portal by adding specific IP addresses or ranges, follow the given steps:
- Go to Admin Module > General settings > IP Restriction.
- Determine whether to enable or disable the IP address access restrictions for your BoldDesk portal based on your organization’s security requirements.
- If you enabled IP-based access restrictions, you have the option to specify whether the IP-based access restriction applies to the agent portal only or both agent and customer portals.
Adding an IP Address
To add an IP address or range,
- Click the Add IP Range button on the right side of the IP Restriction page.
- In the pop-up, select whether to add a static IP address or an IP range based on your preference.
- Enter the IP address according to the selected type (static or range) and click the Add button.
The system will automatically append the current user’s IP address if it’s not already listed.
- After adding the necessary IP address, click the Update button to save the changes.
Editing IP address
To edit the IP address, follow the given steps:
- Select the IP address you want to edit.
- Click the Edit icon. A pop-up window will be displayed, allowing you to edit the IP address.
- Make your changes and click the Update button.
- Click the Update button again to save the changes.
Deleting IP Address
To delete an IP address, follow the given steps:
- Select the IP address you want to delete.
- Click the Delete icon. A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
- Select the Yes, Delete button to confirm the IP address removal.
- Click the Update button to save the changes.
Note: To manage these IP Restrictions, an agent should have the Manage settings permission assigned to his/her role. For more information on roles and permissions, refer to this article.