In today’s digital era, protecting your business data is more critical than ever. With employees working remotely and accessing systems from various locations, the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information like your Tally data increases. Imagine if someone could log into your Tally software from an unrecognized location and potentially compromise your financial records.
This is a growing concern for many business owners and managers who rely on Tally for accounting and financial management. One such manager, Rajesh, faced a similar dilemma and found the solution in the IP Restriction feature of Sugam Tally Cloud.
Rajesh, the manager of a mid-sized enterprise, noticed a troubling pattern: his employees, who used Tally daily, were increasingly accessing the system from different locations outside the office. While some employees needed this flexibility to work from home or on the go, Rajesh worried about the security risks involved. How could he ensure that only authorized users were accessing Tally, and only from approved locations?
Rajesh needed a solution that would allow specific employees to access Tally remotely while restricting others to office-only access. This way, he could maintain data security without hindering productivity.
To see how effective this feature could be, let’s revisit Rajesh’s scenario. Rajesh had two key employees, Suresh and Ramesh. He wanted Suresh to access Tally only from the office for security reasons. However, Ramesh, who often worked remotely, needed the flexibility to access Tally from anywhere.
Using Sugam Tally Cloud, Rajesh implemented IP Restrictions. He set Suresh’s profile to only allow access from the office IP address, ensuring that Suresh couldn’t log in from any other location. For Ramesh, he defined multiple IPs, including both the office and Ramesh’s home network, giving him the necessary flexibility without compromising security.
Now that we’ve seen how IP Restriction helped Rajesh, let’s look at how you can set up this feature for your Tally users.
Start by logging into your Sugam Tally Cloud account using your admin credentials. This access allows you to configure and manage settings across the system.
Navigate to the Configuration settings in the admin panel. Here, you’ll find the IP Restriction option. Click on the toggle button to enable this feature. A confirmation message will appear, indicating that IP Restriction is now active.
Go to the User Management section. This is where you can apply IP restrictions to specific users. You can either select all users or choose individual ones based on your security needs.
For demonstration purposes, let’s say you want to apply IP restrictions to User 3. Select User 3 from the list, and define the IP addresses from which this user can access Tally. You can add up to 12 IP addresses per user, providing flexibility while maintaining security.
Once you’ve defined the IP addresses, review the setup. Check if all the necessary IPs are entered correctly. This is also where you can remove or update IP addresses if needed. Remember, only users with defined IPs will be restricted, while others will have unrestricted access.
Testing is crucial to ensure everything is configured correctly. Try logging in from a restricted and a non-restricted IP address. For example, connect to your office network and attempt a login; it should be successful. Then, switch to a different network and try again. You should see an alert denying access, confirming that IP restrictions are in place.
By implementing IP restrictions, you add an essential layer of security to your Tally setup. This feature helps you control access, ensuring that only trusted users from authorized locations can log in. It’s an effective way to prevent unauthorized access, reduce the risk of data breaches, and maintain the integrity of your financial information.
While setting up IP restrictions, consider using Sugam Tally Cloud’s Group Management feature. This allows you to assign specific users to specific companies within Tally, offering another layer of control and security over your data.
Rajesh’s story shows how simple yet powerful IP restrictions can safeguard your business data. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily implement IP restrictions and ensure that your Tally data is accessed only by authorized users from approved locations.
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