> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Firewall Panel Overview

> Master the FREAKHOSTING Firewall Panel. Learn how to manage your IP addresses, configure enterprise-grade DDoS protection, and monitor network security.

## complete Network Security

The FREAKHOSTING Firewall Panel is a centralized, enterprise-grade dashboard designed to provide absolute control over your network security. By using industry-leading mitigation technology, we empower you to manage sophisticated filtering rules, analyze real-time attack telemetry, and automate your security posture via a strong API. Whether you are hosting a high-population game server or a critical web application, our firewall infrastructure ensures your services remain online and performant under the most intense network stress.

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    Beginner
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    5 Minutes
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## Strategic Dashboard Navigation

The Firewall Panel is architected into specialized modules to streamline your security management.

* **[IP Addresses](https://firewall.freakhosting.com/dashboard/ip-addresses):** The primary hub for managing protection profiles and granular filtering rules for your assigned assets.
* **[Attack Logs](https://firewall.freakhosting.com/dashboard/attack-logs):** A complete repository of historical and real-time DDoS event data, including peak bandwidth and packet-per-second (PPS) metrics.
* **[API Management](https://firewall.freakhosting.com/dashboard/api-keys):** Generate and restrict secure keys for programmatic integration with your own applications and monitoring tools.
* **[Notifications](https://firewall.freakhosting.com/dashboard/notifications):** Configure real-time security alerts to be delivered via Discord, Slack, or Email.
* **[Audit Logs](https://firewall.freakhosting.com/dashboard/audit-logs):** A complete historical record of all administrative actions performed within the panel, ensuring team accountability.

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## DDoS Protection Infrastructure

FREAKHOSTING integrates with two world-class DDoS mitigation providers to offer optimized protection based on your specific workload requirements.

| Protection Layer | Ideal Workload               | Specialized Features                                                                |
| :--------------- | :--------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Dataforest**   | Game Servers & General Apps  | Extensive game-specific profile library and advanced layer 7 TCP/UDP filtering.     |
| **Cosmicguard**  | Performance-Critical Engines | Proprietary A2S caching for Valve titles and ultra-low latency stateful inspection. |

<Note>
  ### Automated Provider Assignment

  Your IP address is intelligently assigned to a specific protection layer based on your geographical region and service tier. You can identify your current provider within the **IP Addresses** management tab.
</Note>

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## Management Capabilities

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  <Accordion title="Intelligent Protection Profiles">
    Deploy dozens of pre-configured profiles optimized for specific network protocols and game engines, such as Minecraft, Rust, FiveM, and standard Web (HTTP/HTTPS) traffic. These profiles contain expertly tuned rulesets designed to block malicious traffic while prioritizing legitimate user data.
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  <Accordion title="Custom Filtering Rules">
    For advanced administrators, we offer granular control over TCP, UDP, and ICMP traffic. You can establish custom allow/deny rules based on port ranges, payload size, and source geography to create a bespoke security perimeter.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Enterprise Automation (API)">
    Our RESTful API allows you to programmatically update filtering rules and retrieve network telemetry. This is ideal for developers who wish to build custom management dashboards or automated response systems.
  </Accordion>
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<Tip>
  ### Real-Time Monitoring

  use the **Attack Logs** to identify patterns in malicious activity. By understanding the vectors used against your server, you can more effectively tune your protection profiles for maximum efficiency.
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<Note>
  ### Need Extra Help?

  If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist:

  * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website.
  * **Support Ticket:** [Open a Ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php)
  * **Discord:** [Join our Community](https://discord.gg/freakhosting)
  * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com)
</Note>

<Tip>
  ### Save on Your Hosting

  Ready to get a new server? Use code **KB20** at checkout for **20% off** your first month!
</Tip>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Security:** Absolute protection for your digital assets.
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