# Hide IP Addresses from Moderators When `moderators_view_ips` is
Disabled
## Summary
Feature Request Link -
https://meta.discourse.org/t/option-to-hide-ip-addresses-from-moderators/207715/51
This PR implements a feature to **hide IP addresses from moderators**
when the `moderators_view_ips` site setting is disabled. Previously,
moderators could view IPs in multiple locations across the admin UI.
This update ensures that IP addresses are visible to moderators when the
setting allows it.
## Changes Implemented
### Backend Updates
- **Added `moderators_view_ips` site setting** in `site_settings.yml`
- **Updated `CurrentUserSerializer`** to include `can_see_ip` field
based on the user’s role and site setting.
- **Modified `AdminUserSerializer`** to restrict IP address visibility.
- **Updated `UsersController`** to prevent IP addresses from being
included in API responses.
- **Restricted IPs in `ScreenedIpAddressesController`** by throwing
`Discourse::InvalidAccess` if the user lacks permission.
### Frontend Updates
- **Hid "Screened IPs" tab** in `/admin/logs` when `moderators_view_ips`
is disabled.
- **Blocked direct access to `/admin/logs/screened_ip_addresses`** for
unauthorized users.
- **Updated `user-index.hbs` and `logs.hbs`** to conditionally hide IP
fields.
### UI Screenshots
New option for Admins in the Admin Security settings dashboard:
Moderator's view before:
Moderator's view after:
Moderator's view before:
Moderator's view after:
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Co-authored-by: Bennett Dungan <bennettdungan@gmail.com>
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