# IP Whitelisting

This guide explains how to configure **IP whitelisting** for Dynamic (Rotating) Residential Proxies in Rapidproxy.\
IP whitelisting allows you to authenticate proxy access by approving specific IP addresses instead of using username and password authentication.

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### What Is IP Whitelisting?

IP whitelisting is an authentication method that allows only approved IP addresses to access your proxy resources.

When IP whitelisting is enabled:

* Requests coming **from whitelisted IPs** are allowed
* Requests from **non-whitelisted IPs** are rejected
* No username or password is required for authentication

This method is commonly used for **servers, cloud instances, and API-based integrations** with fixed outbound IPs.

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### How to Configure IP Whitelisting

Follow the steps below to add your IP address to the whitelist.

#### Step 1: Log in to the User Center

1. [Log in to your Rapidproxy account](#how-to-configure-ip-whitelisting).
2. Enter the **User Center (UCenter)** dashboard.

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#### Step 2: Navigate to Rotating Residential Proxies

From the dashboard menu:

1. Go to **Rotating Residential Proxies**
2. Click **Use Proxy**

This section contains configuration options for dynamic residential proxy usage.

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#### Step 3: Open the Whitelist Settings

Inside the **Use Proxy** page:

1. Locate the **WhiteList** section
2. You will see a list of currently whitelisted IP addresses (if any)

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#### Step 4: Add Your Current IP Address

Rapidproxy automatically detects your **current public IP address**.

To add it to the whitelist:

1. Find your detected IP address in the whitelist section
2. Click the **“+” icon** next to the current IP
3. The IP address will be added to your whitelist instantly

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No manual input is required for adding the current IP.

> **Note:** If you are accessing the dashboard from a dynamic network, your IP address may change. Make sure the whitelisted IP matches the outbound IP of your server or application.

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### Managing Whitelisted IPs

In the **WhiteList** section, you can:

* Add multiple IP addresses as needed
* Remove IPs that are no longer in use
* Update the whitelist at any time without restarting services

Changes take effect immediately after saving.

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### When to Use IP Whitelisting

IP whitelisting is recommended if:

* You are running proxies from a **fixed server or cloud IP**
* You want to avoid embedding credentials in code
* You are accessing proxies via **API-based systems**
* Your environment does not support username/password authentication securely

If your IP changes frequently (for example, residential or mobile networks), username/password authentication may be more suitable.

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### Troubleshooting

If your proxy connection fails after enabling IP whitelisting:

* Make sure your **current outbound IP** is added to the whitelist
* Confirm that requests are coming from the same IP you whitelisted
* Remove unused or outdated IP addresses

If issues persist, contact Rapidproxy support for assistance.

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### Need Help?

If you have questions about IP whitelisting or proxy authentication:

* Use the **online live chat** on the Rapidproxy website
* Email **<support@rapidproxy.io>**

Support can help verify your configuration and resolve access issues.