# IP Whitelisting

> Add Holistics' IP addresses to your database firewall so a direct connection can be established, with addresses listed by data center region (APAC, EU, US).

If you're using [Direct Connection](connect-direct.md) method, you might need to whitelist Holistics' IP addresses in order to connect properly.

:::warning NOTE
Please consult with your SysOps, DBA to help you to whitelist our IP addresses. Doing so ensures that only specific, trusted hosts can have access to your database.
:::

## IP Addresses to whitelist

You can find the 2 IP addresses in your **Data Source Connection Form**. Or, you can check your Data Center and then whitelist the compatible IPs:

* **APAC**:
    * 188.166.198.14
    * 188.166.196.151
* **EU**:
    * 157.245.16.185
    * 157.245.16.186
* **US**:
    * 143.244.210.106
    * 143.244.209.90

## IP Whitelisting Guide

### Using normal web servers

```bash
sudo ufw allow from 188.166.198.14
sudo ufw allow from 188.166.196.151
```

### Using Amazon Web Services (AWS)

If your database is hosted on Amazon AWS, but not on a VPC, you can set up a security group and whitelist Holistics' IP addresses. See the UI below (remember to change the IP address to Holistics IP, with `/32` as the suffix). E.g:`12.12.12.12/32`

(see Redshift Documentation [here](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/redshift/latest/gsg/rs-gsg-authorize-cluster-access.html))

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