How to Restrict Server Access to 1 IP at a Time and Effectively Manage
Abuse ?
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StillParticular5602 · 2023-11-10 07:00

You could block and ban abusive IP's using any decent firewall and a
few rules. I use Mikrotik devices and this would be east for them.

Putting "visitor" devices in a queue and sending them a message
reminds me of those file server sites that ask you to wait for a few
mins before they allow you to download. They provide a messsage to the
user, not sure how they work though.

I am sure of one thing, there would be some development effort
required to accomplish what you are asking.  I doubt this would be
available off the shelf in a web browser.

Some FTP servers do have this feature and can deliver a message to the
user via the FTP client, do queues etc.

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JackThomasAnderson · 2023-11-10 12:06

I agree with you. Unfortunately, I lack the necessary development
skills to directly implement this functionality. That's why I'm
looking to anticipate and prepare a solution in advance.

In retrospect, it seems that I am in the context of selling a service
or product online with a queuing concept, much like purchasing tickets
for a highly sought-after concert. Perhaps positioning such a service
upstream is the best solution. I'm not aware of the technical term for
such a service.