.htaccess

[ssgumby]

Can anyone help me with a basic .htaccess template to use to block via an IP? I really know nothing about .htaccess. Do I put it in the root of my site?

I have this MAINSEEK_BOT ripping through my site. I know its IP, but how do I use it.

Thanks in advance!

[goodroi]

This is a question better suited for the Apache Web Server Section [webmasterworld.com]

Here is a recent discussion in that section about htaccess and ips [webmasterworld.com...]