How to blacklist an IP Address to deny it access to your website?

You can lock directory with a password by using the cPanel Password Protected Directories option.

1. Log into your cPanel account.
2. In the Security section, click on the IP Blocker Icon.
   
3. Under Add an IP or Range, you should enter the IP Address you wish to block.
4. Click on the Add button.
   

Here is an Example:
Single IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Range: 192.168.0.1-192.168.0.40
Implied Range: 192.168.0.1-40