API Reference

Delete ICMP Firewall Rule

Delete an ICMP firewall inbound rule from the network security configuration.

This endpoint removes ICMP-specific firewall rules that control ping, traceroute, and other ICMP-based network diagnostic traffic. Use this endpoint specifically for ICMP protocol rules.

Use Cases:

  • Security Hardening: Remove unnecessary ICMP access for enhanced security
  • Rule Cleanup: Remove obsolete or unused ICMP rules
  • Policy Changes: Update network security policies by removing old rules
  • Incident Response: Quickly block ICMP traffic during security incidents

Important Notes:

  • This endpoint is specifically for ICMP rules only
  • Rule deletion is immediate and cannot be undone
  • Verify rule ID before deletion to avoid removing wrong rules
  • Consider impact on network monitoring and diagnostics

Security Impact:

  • Removing ICMP rules may affect network monitoring tools
  • Ping and traceroute functionality may be impacted
  • Network diagnostic capabilities may be reduced
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