# How to enable brute force prevention

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Do this on your server, not on your home computer. 
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### Video Guide / How-To Video

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### Downloading the Software

Download the latest version of the ZestyTool [**here.**](https://downloads-lax01-cdn.zesty.cloud/installers/ZestyTool_Installer.exe) After you have downloaded the installer, install the program and run it.&#x20;

![](/files/E0snU6XsxkgFSjVns6Vv)

### Installing Brute Force Defense (EZWinBan)

Go to the RDP Security Tab and install the **Brute Force Defense** system.

![](/files/wwxJPhe8o9Me8h3vbVyt)

### Whitelisting Your IP

After this, whitelist your home IP on the server. You may find your IP by using this website: <https://api.ipify.org>\
We do not recommend that you whitelist public/coffee shop IP addresses.&#x20;

![](/files/A6iX0BdtnNo7Wzg7dDqF)

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If you have gotten banned from your server because you failed to whitelist your IP, please open a ticket in our [**discord server** ](https://discord.gg/zesty)and we will help you get back in.&#x20;
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