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Expand Up @@ -352,9 +352,13 @@ More recent versions of MyBB include a Scrutinize User's IP address option.

`Admin CP > Configuration > Server and Optimization Options > Scrutinize User's IP address? > Yes`

Alternatively, you may install the [Cloudflare management plugin](https://mods.mybb.com/view/antoligy-mybb-cloudflare-management-plugin) available for MyBB 1.6.
Alternatively, you may install the [Cloudflare management plugin](https://community.mybb.com/mods.php?action=view&pid=651) available for MyBB 1.8.x
#### MyBB 1.8.x
1. Navigate to `./inc/functions.php`.
2. In function `function get_ip()` around line 4471
4. Find and replace:`$ip = strtolower($_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR']);`With:`$ip = strtolower($_SERVER['HTTP_CF_CONNECTING_IP']);`

#### MyBB 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.6.2, or 1.6.3
#### MyBB 1.6.x, 1.6.1, 1.6.2, or 1.6.3

1. Navigate to `./inc/functions.php`.
2. Go to line 2790.
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