Apache restrict access based on IP address to selected directories

To restrict access to selected directories on an Apache web server based on IP address, you can use the Require directive in the Apache HTTPD configuration file or in a .htaccess file.

The Require directive specifies the requirements that must be met in order for a client to access the specified directory. You can use the Require ip or Require host directive to specify an IP address or hostname that is allowed to access the directory, or you can use the Require not ip or Require not host directive to specify an IP address or hostname that is not allowed to access the directory.

Here is an example of using the Require directive to restrict access to a directory named /restricted based on IP address:

<Directory /restricted>
    Require ip 10.10.0.0/16
    Require not ip 10.10.10.0/24
</Directory>

This directive will allow clients with an IP address in the range 10.10.0.0 to 10.10.255.255 to access the /restricted directory, except for clients with an IP address in the range 10.10.10.0 to 10.10.10.255. All other clients will be denied access to the directory and will receive a 403 Forbidden error.

Keep in mind that the exact syntax and options for the Require directive may vary depending on your specific Apache installation and configuration. It is always a good idea to refer to the official Apache documentation for detailed instructions and further information.