Import and schedule an IP list

cPFence v4+ accepts custom IPv4/IPv6 addresses and CIDRs from a file or URL.

Import a list

Paste reviewed entries in the WebUI; use the CLI below for URLs or files. Select the image for full size; use browser Back to return.

1. Prepare a plain-text list with one address or CIDR per line. Keep a copy for recovery.
2. Open IPDB Firewall & IP Tools → Advanced Tools and choose the intended bulk add/remove whitelist or blacklist action.
3. Check the sidebar targets and paste the reviewed addresses, one per line. Use the CLI below to import a URL or local file.
4. Confirm, read each result, then check current policy on each server.

As root, use the corresponding local command:

Action	Command
Import blacklist	cpfence --bulk-blacklist-ip https://example.com/blocklist.txt
Import whitelist	cpfence --bulk-whitelist-ip /root/allowlist.txt
Remove listed blacklist entries	cpfence --bulk-del-bl-ip /root/blocklist.txt
Remove listed whitelist entries	cpfence --bulk-del-wl-ip /root/allowlist.txt

Schedule a trusted custom feed

An administrator can add a root crontab entry, substituting their feed URL:

0 * * * * /usr/bin/cpfence --bulk-blacklist-ip https://example.com/blocklist.txt

Imports add entries; they do not mirror a feed

An IP removed from the online list is not automatically removed from your custom blacklist. Review obsolete entries and remove them deliberately. Keep job output available to diagnose failures.

Review the feed before granting access or blocking it

A compromised list can block clients or create broad access exceptions. Do not replay a partial cluster result blindly. Use only reviewed sources and retain the original policy.

See bulk-list troubleshooting. Custom scheduling is separate from cPFence’s built-in updates.