Feature
Spam firewall pre-check — Evaluates unauthenticated traffic early and can challenge or block suspicious requests before templates load.
How it works
The firewall applies lightweight checks such as allow/deny rules, velocity by fingerprint, and bot-like header patterns. It can return a blank block page to reduce CPU usage and discourage crawlers.
How to access / enable
- WP Admin → AegisSpamGuard → Settings
- Open the Firewall section
- Toggle “Spam firewall pre-check” ON/OFF.
Recommended setting
Recommended: ON for high-traffic sites; start with conservative thresholds.
Early filtering reduces server load, but conservative thresholds avoid impacting real visitors.
Why you need this
Admins use firewall mode to stop noisy bot traffic and keep the site responsive.
Additional information