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Top Architect
Top Architect
Jul 19, 2026 · Backend Development

Implementing Dynamic IP Blocking in Nginx with Lua and Redis

This guide explains how to build a dynamic IP blacklist for Nginx by comparing OS‑level iptables, Nginx deny rules, and application‑level checks, then detailing the chosen Nginx‑OpenResty, Lua, and Redis architecture, configuration snippets, and Lua script logic for automated blocking and rate limiting.

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Implementing Dynamic IP Blocking in Nginx with Lua and Redis
Top Architect
Top Architect
Aug 26, 2025 · Backend Development

Dynamic IP Blacklist with Nginx, Lua, and Redis: A Step‑by‑Step Guide

This article explains how to build a dynamic IP blacklist using Nginx, Lua scripts, and Redis, covering the problem definition, environment setup, design choices, Nginx configuration, Lua script implementation, testing, and extensions such as use‑case scenarios and advanced features.

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Dynamic IP Blacklist with Nginx, Lua, and Redis: A Step‑by‑Step Guide