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# [WHM Is IP-Locked, So Why Can't I Reach It? — Cloudflare Proxied Hostnames vs Origin IPs](https://quabin.hashnode.dev/whm-is-ip-locked-so-why-can-t-i-reach-it-cloudflare-proxied-hostnames-vs-origin-ips?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Your WHM allow rule is correct and you are still locked out. Cloudflare proxies port 2087, so the origin sees its IP, not yours.

5d ago · 12 min read · quabin.hashnode.dev  
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