Deny all exept localhost

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#1

how can i tell apache to deny all connections except localhost?
which file should i edit? what is the correct syntax
Windows
Thanks

#2

To deny all connections except localhost on a Windows server running Apache, you need to edit the Apache configuration file. The configuration file you’ll be editing is typically called httpd.conf, and it is usually located in the conf folder of your Apache installation.

Here’s how you can configure Apache to deny all connections except localhost:

  1. Locate the httpd.conf file: The default location for this file is typically C:\Apache24\conf\httpd.conf, but it may vary depending on your Apache installation.

  2. Open the httpd.conf file in a text editor with administrative privileges (e.g., Notepad as Administrator).

  3. Look for the section that starts with <Directory> and contains the configuration for your web root directory. It should look something like this:

<Directory "C:/path/to/your/webroot">
    # Configuration directives here
</Directory>
  1. Within the <Directory> section, add the following lines to allow access only from localhost and deny from all other sources:
<Directory "C:/path/to/your/webroot">
    Require local
    # Deny all other connections
    Deny from all
</Directory>

  1. Save the changes and close the httpd.conf file.

  2. Restart Apache to apply the changes.

After implementing these changes, Apache will deny all incoming connections except for requests originating from the same machine (localhost).

Please note that the exact path to your Apache installation and the httpd.conf file may vary depending on your setup. Make sure to use the correct paths when making these changes. Additionally, it’s a good idea to back up your httpd.conf file before making any modifications, so you can easily revert to the previous state if needed.
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#3

Thank you i will try this
Bye