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IP Access Control allows you to restrict access to the Honeydew application and API to specific IP addresses or ranges, providing an additional layer of security for your organization.

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Overview

IP Access Control is a security feature that enables organizations to:
  • Restrict access to Honeydew to specific IP addresses or ranges
  • Enhance security by preventing unauthorized access from unknown locations
  • Comply with corporate security policies and regulatory requirements
  • Protect against potential security threats from unauthorized IP addresses
IP Access Control is recommended for organizations that require additional security measures beyond standard authentication methods like SSO and API keys.

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How It Works

When IP Access Control is enabled:
  1. Access Validation: All requests to Honeydew (Honeydew Studio, JDBC proxy and API) are validated against the allowed IP addresses
  2. Blocked Requests: Requests from unauthorized IP addresses are automatically blocked
  3. Audit Trail: All access attempts (both successful and blocked) are logged for security monitoring
  4. Real-time Enforcement: IP restrictions are enforced immediately upon configuration

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Supported Access Methods

IP Access Control applies to all methods of accessing Honeydew:
  • Web Application: Browser-based access to the Honeydew interface
  • API Access: All API endpoints including GraphQL API
  • JDBC Proxy: Connections from BI tools and other integrations
  • Bots: Teams, Slack and other bot integrations
  • Snowflake Native App: Access through the Snowflake Native Application

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IP Address Formats

Honeydew supports the following IP address formats for access control:

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Single IP Addresses

192.168.1.100
10.0.0.50
172.16.0.25

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IP Address Ranges (CIDR Notation)

192.168.1.0/24    # All IPs from 192.168.1.0 to 192.168.1.255
10.0.0.0/16       # All IPs from 10.0.0.0 to 10.0.255.255
172.16.0.0/12     # All IPs from 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255

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Multiple IP Addresses/Ranges

You can specify multiple IP addresses or ranges by adding them as separate entries.

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Setup Instructions

To enable IP Access Control for your organization, please contact Honeydew support at support@honeydew.ai.

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Prerequisites

Before setting up IP Access Control, ensure you have:
  1. Admin Access: You must have Admin role permissions in Honeydew
  2. IP Address Information: Collect the IP addresses or ranges that should have access
  3. Network Planning: Identify all locations and services that need access to Honeydew

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Configuration Steps

  1. Contact Support: Reach out to support@honeydew.ai to enable IP Access Control
  2. Provide IP Addresses: Submit the list of allowed IP addresses or ranges
  3. Testing Period: Work with support to test access from authorized locations
  4. Activation: Once testing is complete, IP Access Control is activated

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Adding or Removing IP Addresses

To modify the allowed IP addresses:
  1. Contact support@honeydew.ai with the updated list
  2. Include the specific IP addresses or ranges to add or remove
  3. Changes are typically applied within 24 hours

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Common Use Cases

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Corporate Office Access

Restrict access to your corporate office IP ranges: 
10.0.0.0/8        # Corporate network
192.168.1.0/24    # Office subnet

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Remote Work with VPN

Allow access from your corporate VPN: 
203.0.113.0/24    # VPN gateway range
198.51.100.0/24   # Additional VPN range

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Cloud Infrastructure

Allow access from cloud services and data centers: 
172.16.0.0/12     # Cloud provider range
10.100.0.0/16     # Data center range

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Third-Party Integrations

Allow specific IP addresses for BI tools and integrations: 
52.84.0.0/15      # AWS region
35.184.0.0/13     # Google Cloud region

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Integration with Other Security Features

IP Access Control works in conjunction with other Honeydew security features:

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Authentication Methods

  • SSO: IP restrictions apply regardless of authentication method
  • API Keys: API key access is also restricted by IP address
  • MFA: Multi-factor authentication is still required for authorized IP addresses

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Audit and Compliance

  • Access Logs: All IP-based access attempts are logged
  • Compliance Reports: IP access data can be included in compliance reporting
  • Security Monitoring: Integrate with your existing security monitoring tools

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Support

For questions, issues, or changes related to IP Access Control, please reach out to support@honeydew.ai