---
title: How to manage allowed IP addresses for Managed Database for Redis™
description: Learn how to manage allowed IP addresses for your Redis™ database.
tags: managed-database ip-address redis
dates:
  validation: 2025-07-15
  posted: 2019-07-12
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


Allowed IPs restrict the IPs allowed to access your Redis™<sup>*</sup> Database Instance. The entry `0.0.0.0/0` enables any host to establish a connection.

<Requirements />

- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- A [Redis™ Database Instance](/managed-databases-for-redis/how-to/create-a-database-for-redis/)

<Message type="note">
  Allowed IP configuration is only available for public networks.
</Message>

## How to add an IP address

1. Click **Redis™** under **Databases** on the side menu. A list of your Database Instances displays.
2. Click the database name or <Icon name="more" /> > **More info** to access the Database Instance information page.
3. Click **Allowed IPs** tab.
4. Click **Add IP**. The IP can be a single IP or an IP block.
    <Message type="note">
      The IP must be specified in CIDR format, i.e. `198.51.100.135/32` for a single IP or `198.51.100.0/24` for an IP block.
    </Message>
5. Enter a single IP address or a subnetwork.
    <Message type="note">
      To restore initial settings and allow connections from all IPs, add the following IP block to the list: `0.0.0.0/0`. <br /><br />
      When no IP is specified, your cluster cannot be reached by any host.<br /><br />
      By default, the Scaleway console allows any host to connect to your Database Instance.
    </Message>
6. Click **Add IP** to do so.

## How to delete an IP address

1. Go to your allowed IP address list.
2. Click <Icon name="delete" />.
3. A pop-up displays. Type **DELETE** to confirm.
4. Click **Delete IP**.

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<sup>*</sup> <small>Redis is a trademark of Redis Labs Ltd. Any rights therein are reserved to Redis Labs Ltd. Any use by Scaleway is for referential purposes only and does not indicate any sponsorship, endorsement or affiliation between Redis and Scaleway. </small>