At the Akamai platform, allowing access for blocked URLs is a crucial process that allows secure transactions over the internet. Blocked URLs are an integrated part of the Akamai configuration to block malicious users and limit access granted to trusted users. This document will provide a step-by-step process of configuring blocked URLs in Akamai and provide a Q&A section to provide further assistance.
Step 1: Set Up the Properties
The first step in configuring blocked URLs within Akamai is setting up the properties correctly. This includes creating a new property within your account, configuring the hosts, and performing initial setup within the Akamai console.
Create a New Property
To create a new property, open the Akamai console and select the Properties menu. From there, click on the + icon next to the Properties tab, and select Add a Property from the list.
Configure the Hosts
Once you have created the property, select the Hostnames option from the Property Manager tab. From there, select the +Add button and select the Domain Names that you would like to block.
Initial Setup
Once the hosts are configured, you will need to set up the initial configuration for the blocked URLs. This includes configuring the blacklist and whitelist, as well as setting up the rules that will be applied to the blocked URLs.
Step 2: Block URLs
Once the initial configuration has been set up, the next step is to create the blocked URLs on the Akamai console. This will include creating the rules, adding the domains to be blocked, and setting up the conditions for the blocked URLs.
Creating the Rules
To create the rules for the blocked URLs, select the Blacklist/Whitelist option from the Property Manager tab. From there, you can create a new rule by clicking the + Create Rule button.
Adding the Domains
Once the rule is created, you will need to add the domains that will be blocked. To do this, select the Domains option from the Blacklist/Whitelist tab and select the domains that you would like to block.
Setting up the Conditions
Once the domains have been configured, you can set up the conditions for the blocked URLs. This includes specifying whether the URLs should be blocked by keyword or by URL. You can also set the rules to trigger when certain conditions are met.
Step 3: Monitor Connections
The final step is to monitor the connections of the blocked URLs. This can be done by opening the Akamai console and selecting the Connections option from the Property Manager tab. From there, you can view the traffic for the blocked URLs and make sure that only trusted users are accessing the site.
FAQ
Following are some questions commonly asked by developers about allowing access for blocked URLs on the Akamai platform:
What Is the Purpose of Blocking URLs?
The main purpose of blocking URLs on the Akamai platform is to limit access granted to trusted users and block malicious users. By blocking URLs, you can provide a more secure environment for online transactions.
How Can I Monitor the Connections of Blocked URLs?
To monitor the connections of blocked URLs, you can open the Akamai console and select the Connections option from the Property Manager tab. From there, you can view the traffic for the blocked URLs and make sure that only trusted users are accessing the site.
What Is the Best Way to Set Up a Blacklist/Whitelist?
The best way to set up a Blacklist/Whitelist is to create a rule in the Akamai console. To do this, select the Blacklist/Whitelist option from the Property Manager tab and click the + Create Rule button. Once the rule is created, you will need to add the domains that you would like to block. You can also set up the conditions for the blocked URLs, such as specifying whether the URLs should be blocked by keyword or by URL.
How Can I Set Up the Initial Configuration?
To set up the initial configuration, open the Akamai console and select the Properties menu. From there, click on the + icon next to the Properties tab, and select Add a Property from the list. Once you have created the property, select the Hostnames option from the Property Manager tab and select the +Add button to select the Domain Names that you would like to block. Once the hosts are configured, you will need to set up the initial configuration for the blocked URLs. This includes configuring the blacklist and whitelist, as well as setting up the rules that will be applied to the blocked URLs.
How Can I Set Up Conditions for Blocked URLs?
To set up conditions for blocked URLs, select the Domains option from the Blacklist/Whitelist tab and select the domains that you would like to block. Once the domains have been configured, you can set up the conditions for the blocked URLs. This includes specifying whether the URLs should be blocked by keyword or by URL. You can also set the rules to trigger when certain conditions are met.
Related Links
- https://community.akamai.com/customers/s/question/0D54R00007jLWYtSAO/403-forbidden-when-trying-to-access-a-website-using-proxy?language=it
- https://community.akamai.com/customers/s/question/0D54R00007747vgSAA/hi-team-greetings-of-the-dayregarding-403-forbidden-access-denied-pagewhen-the-page-is-getting-response-from-akamai-we-get-this-issue-will-you-please-help-us-to-resolve-this?language=it