How to Remove an IP Address from a Blacklist

If your IP address has been blacklisted, follow these steps to remove it:

Step 1: Identify the Interface

First, determine the network interface associated with your IP address using the following command:

ip a | grep $IP_ADDRESS

The network interface will be listed in the last column of the output. It may be named something like eth0, eth0:cp, eth1, bond0, etc.

Step 2: Remove the IP from the Blacklist

Use the curl command to remove the IP address from the blacklist. Choose one of the following methods:

Method A: Using the Interface

Replace $INTERFACE with your identified interface name:

curl --interface $INTERFACE -4 http://www.usenix.org.uk/content/rblremove

For example:

curl --interface eth0 -4 http://www.usenix.org.uk/content/rblremove

Method B: Using the IP Address Directly

Replace $IP_ADDRESS with your actual IP address:

curl --interface $IP_ADDRESS --ipv4 http://www.usenix.org.uk/content/rblremove

For example:

curl --interface 162.0.239.132 --ipv4 http://www.usenix.org.uk/content/rblremove

Notes

- Interface vs. IP Address: For the second method, you do not need to change the interface name. Simply replace it with your specific IP address.
- IPv4 Option: Ensure you use -4 or --ipv4 in the command to specify IPv4 communication, which is necessary for this process.