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How to Enhance Account Security with IP Address Protection in Lawcus?
How to Enhance Account Security with IP Address Protection in Lawcus?

Protect your Lawcus account: Enable IP address security to prevent unauthorized access. Clear instructions inside!

Harsimran Singh avatar
Written by Harsimran Singh
Updated over a year ago

IP address security is a valuable feature in Lawcus that allows you to safeguard your account by preventing access from insecure internet connections such as public Wi-Fi in coffee shops and other unsecured networks. By enabling IP address security for specific roles, you can control access to your Lawcus account, adding an extra layer of protection to sensitive data. This article will guide you through two methods to enable IP address security for your Lawcus roles.

Method 1: Enable IP Address Security During Role Creation:

1. Navigate to "Settings" > "Roles and Permissions" > “+New Role”. Provide the role name and permissions. Scroll down to the "IP Address" field.

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2. Add the desired IP address/es for this role (multiple addresses are allowed).

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3. Click "Create" to save the new role with IP address security enabled.

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Method 2: To enable IP address security after new role creation:

1. Click your Avatar image in the top-right corner. Select "Manage your Organization" from the dropdown.

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2. Click on "Roles and Permissions" in the left-sided menu bar.
3. Locate the role you want to enable IP address security. Click the "Restrict access by IP" hyperlink.

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4. Enter the desired IP address/es for this role. Click "Update" to enable IP address security for the selected role.

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Note: IP address restriction may cause hindrance if the user does not have a static IP address or addresses.

By following the methods outlined in this article, you can easily enable IP address security for your Lawcus roles, providing an additional safeguard against unauthorized access to your account and ensuring the confidentiality of your sensitive data. This feature will bolster your account's security and allow you to enjoy a worry-free experience while managing your legal practice with Lawcus.

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