How to manage allowed IP addresses for Databases

Reviewed on July 15, 2025

Allowed IPs define remote access restrictions for your Database Instance. The default entry 0.0.0.0/0 enables any host to establish a connection.

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

• A Scaleway account logged into the console
• Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
• A PostgreSQL or MySQL Database Instance

How to add an IP address

1. Click PostgreSQL and MySQL in the Databases section of the Scaleway console side menu. A list of your Database Instances displays.
2. Select the geographical region of the Instance you want to manage from the drop-down.
3. Click the database name or more icon > More info to access the database information page.
4. Click Allowed IPs tab. A list of your allowed IP addresses displays.
5. Click Add allowed IP. The IP can be a single IP or an IP block.
   Note

   The IP must be specified in CIDR format, i.e. 198.51.100.135/32 for a single IP or 198.51.100.0/24 for an IP block.

6. Enter a single IP address or a subnetwork.
   Note

   To restore initial settings and allow connections from all IPs, add the following IP block to the list: 0.0.0.0/0.

How to delete an IP address

1. Go to your allowed IP address list.
2. Click more icon and select Delete.
3. A pop-up displays. Type DELETE to confirm.
4. Click Delete allowed IP.