cPFence currently detects and blocks over 800 different bots, helping to reduce server load and mitigate various attacks and risks. Additionally, the cPFence IPDB module significantly improves server performance by reducing unwanted bot traffic.
Managing User Agents
If you need to manage or add custom user agents to be blacklisted or whitelisted, you can do so by editing the following files:
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For blacklisting user agents:
/opt/cpfence/app/cpfwaf/userdata_bl_agents-
For whitelisting user agents:
/opt/cpfence/app/cpfwaf/userdata_wl_agentsSEO Bots Whitelisted by Default
To prevent issues with SEO services, cPFence whitelists popular SEO-related bots by default, in addition to search engine bots like Google and Bing. The following bots are included in the default whitelist:
AhrefsBot
dotbot
rogerbot
SplitSignalBot
SemrushBot
SiteAuditBotThis ensures your clients can continue using these services without disruption, reducing complaints and support tickets.
Need Further Assistance?
If you encounter any issues or need additional help, feel free to reach out to our support team via your client portal.
