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Add Spectrum note for IP access rules - #29644

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File: src/content/docs/waf/tools/ip-access-rules/create.mdx

Change: Added a note about Spectrum applications after the existing tip callout that recommends using custom rules.

Added content:

:::note
For [Spectrum](/spectrum/) applications configured with the HTTP/HTTPS application type, IP Access rules are the only supported mechanism for filtering traffic by IP address, IP range, country, or ASN. To use them, enable IP Access rules in your [Spectrum app configuration](/spectrum/reference/configuration-options/#ip-access-rules).
:::

Why this helps:

  • The current documentation only recommends using custom rules instead of IP Access rules
  • This was causing confusion for customers using Spectrum apps, since custom rules don't work with Spectrum HTTP/HTTPS applications
  • The new note clarifies that IP Access rules are the only supported mechanism for Spectrum apps, directing customers to the correct solution
  • This should reduce support ticket volume by providing clear guidance upfront

Links: Used relative paths (/spectrum/ and /spectrum/reference/configuration-options/#ip-access-rules) following the repository style guide conventions.

The file now has 65 lines (up from 61) with the new note properly positioned between the recommendation tip and the dashboard tabs.

Closes #29640

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Co-authored-by: Oxyjun <Oxyjun@users.noreply.github.com>
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This pull request requires reviews from CODEOWNERS as it changes files that match the following patterns:

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The note added in #29644 incorrectly stated that IP Access rules are
the only mechanism for HTTP/HTTPS Spectrum apps. Per the Spectrum docs
and internal wiki, IP Access rules only work for TCP/UDP Spectrum apps.
HTTP/HTTPS Spectrum apps should use custom rules instead.

Also restores the custom rules link in the caution block that was
accidentally removed.
marciocloudflare added a commit that referenced this pull request Apr 8, 2026
* [WAF] Fix incorrect Spectrum IP Access rules note

The note added in #29644 incorrectly stated that IP Access rules are
the only mechanism for HTTP/HTTPS Spectrum apps. Per the Spectrum docs
and internal wiki, IP Access rules only work for TCP/UDP Spectrum apps.
HTTP/HTTPS Spectrum apps should use custom rules instead.

Also restores the custom rules link in the caution block that was
accidentally removed.

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