Overview
Location IP Management allows you to control which IP addresses can access your specific location in LogCentral. This security feature helps you restrict access to authorized networks only, adding an extra layer of protection to your log data.
What is IP Management?
IP Management is a security feature that creates an allowlist (whitelist) of IP addresses permitted to send logs to your location. Only requests from approved IP addresses will be accepted, while all other attempts will be blocked.
Key benefits:
- Enhanced security for your log data
- Control over which networks can access your location
- Protection against unauthorized log submissions
- Compliance with security policies requiring IP restrictions
Accessing IP Management
To manage IP addresses for your location:
Navigate to your organization dashboard
Select the location you want to manage
Access the IP Management section using the route:
/organizations/:orgId/locations/:locationId/ip-management
Note that :orgId and :locationId in the route will be replaced with your actual organization and location identifiers.
Common Use Cases
Restricting Access to Office Networks
If your logs should only come from your company's office locations, you can add those specific IP addresses or ranges to ensure logs are only accepted from authorized networks.
Multi-Location Organizations
For organizations with multiple physical locations, you can configure different IP allowlists for each location based on where logs should originate.
Development vs. Production Environments
Set up different IP restrictions for development and production locations to maintain separation between environments and ensure production logs only come from production infrastructure.
Compliance Requirements
Many security and compliance frameworks require IP-based access controls. IP Management helps you meet these requirements by restricting log submission to approved sources.
Important Considerations
Location Status: IP Management is available for active locations. The location details page provides information about your location's current status and configuration.
Port Configuration: Locations have designated ports for log collection. Ensure your IP allowlist includes addresses that will connect to your location's assigned port.
Related Features
Location Details: View comprehensive information about your location, including status and storage statistics
Organization Management: Manage multiple locations within your organization from the dashboard
Location Enable/Disable: Control whether a location is actively accepting logs
Need Help?
If you're unsure about which IP addresses to add or need assistance configuring IP Management for your specific use case, contact your organization administrator or refer to your network documentation for the appropriate IP addresses or ranges.
For more information about managing locations, visit your organization dashboard at /organizations/:orgId/dashboard/:orgId