Keep Zone Lockdown Rules Current with Approved Requests
Carry an approved access change into the existing rule without rebuilding the request from scratch.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Update Lockdown Rule
Tool to update a zone lockdown rule. Use when you need to modify the IP or URL settings of an existing Zone Lockdown rule after confirming the rule exists.
Why this helps
Approved IP or URL changes can remain in messages while an outdated lockdown rule stays active.
- Reduce lag between approved access changes and rule updates.
- Keep the existing rule ID and zone visible.
- Preserve a reviewable trail through the run report.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and Cloudflare api key once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to update the identified lockdown rule only after confirming its zone and rule IDs and the approved URL or IP changes.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one approved request and verify the existing rule details before applying.
Questions about this workflow
What is needed to update an existing rule?
Confirm the Cloudflare zone ID and lockdown rule ID, plus the approved replacement URL or IP details.
Can it create a new rule if none exists?
No. This workflow updates an existing rule. Use the create rule action for a new restriction.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ably to Cloudflare api key. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ably triggers
Cloudflare api key actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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