How to use cPFence IPDB / DDoS Module ?

cPFence provides robust tools for managing IP databases (IPDB) and protecting against DDoS attacks. This guide will help you use these features effectively.

IPDB Commands

Enable IPDB

  • This command activates the cPFence IPDB service, applying country settings and necessary configurations.
cpfence --enable-ipdb

Disable IPDB

  • This command deactivates the cPFence IPDB service, stopping any active IPDB features.
cpfence --disable-ipdb

Restart IPDB

  • This command restarts the cPFence IPDB service, refreshing all IPDB/DDoS settings and configurations.
cpfence --restart-ipdb

DDoS Protection Commands

Enable DDoS Protection

  • This command activates DDoS protection with a default limit of 100 connections. You can adjust the limit as needed.
cpfence --enable-DDos

Disable DDoS Protection

  • This command deactivates DDoS protection, setting the connection limit to a high value (5000) to allow normal traffic.
cpfence --disable-DDos

Under Attack Mode

Activate Under Attack Mode

  • Use this command when your server is under a heavy DDoS attack. It will apply aggressive protections to mitigate the attack.
cpfence --under-attack-on

Deactivate Under Attack Mode

  • Once the attack has subsided, use this command to restore normal protection settings.
cpfence --under-attack-off

Additional Information

  • To adjust DDoS protection settings, edit the CONNECTIONS_LIMIT value in /opt/cpfence/config.conf.
  • Restart the cPFence IPDB service after making changes to apply the new settings.

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