Vultr Server Null Routed (DDoS)

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Confirm and contact support

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   1. Check View Console to see if the server itself is up
   2. Open a ticket asking if the IP is null routed
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Reduce exposure

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   1. Enable Vultr DDoS protection where offered
   2. Put a CDN or filtering proxy in front of web services
   3. Restrict open ports with a firewall group
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Server suddenly unreachable from the internet, console still works.

Why it happens

• Large inbound attack triggering automated null-route protection

This guide also covers

• vultr null route
• vultr ddos
• vultr server unreachable ddos

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