[edit] deny

Syntax: deny address | CIDR | all
Default:
Context: http
server
location
limit_except
Reference: deny


Directive forbids access for the network or addresses indicated.

[edit] Tips & Tricks

The NginxHttpAccessModule can be used in conjunction with the error_page directive to redirect unauthorised visitors to an alternative site:

error_page  403  http://example.com/forbidden.html;
location / {
  deny    192.168.1.1;
  allow   192.168.1.0/24;
  allow   10.1.1.0/16;
  deny    all;
}

[edit] References

Original Documentation


Module: HttpAccessModule