How Do I Block an IP Address to Stop Unwanted Traffic? or What’s the Best Way to Block an IP Address

If you’re not super techy, I’d avoid .htaccess—it’s easy to mess up and break your site.

Instead, log into your router (usually 192.168.1.1) and find the "Parental Controls" or "Firewall" tab. You can block ip addresses there in like 2 clicks.

For extra help, [How-To Geek](https://www.howtogeek.com/) has a great walkthrough.