As an administrator, I want to whitelist searchHub's Redirect Validation Bot so that it is not blocked by security mechanisms and could check all set up redirects.

Currently, searchHub's Redirect Validation Bot may be blocked by security measures such as firewalls or bot protection systems. To ensure seamless redirect validation, customers should have the ability to whitelist the bot, allowing it to perform its checks without restrictions.

Acceptance Criteria:

1. Whitelisting Option:

• Customers can add the bot’s user-agent, IP range, or another identifier to their allowlist.

2. Bot Identification:

• The bot should have a unique and clearly documented identifier (e.g., user-agent string or IP range) that customers can recognize and whitelist.

3. Whitelisting Instructions:

• Detailed documentation and guidelines are provided to customers on how to whitelist the bot in different security systems (e.g., firewalls, WAFs, CDN settings).

4. Verification of Whitelisting:

• A mechanism to verify whether the bot is successfully whitelisted (e.g., a test request or status check) is available.

5. Security Considerations:

• The bot remains secure and does not expose sensitive information or introduce vulnerabilities when whitelisted.

User Value:

By enabling the whitelisting feature, customers can ensure that redirect checks are conducted without interruptions, leading to more reliable results and improved efficiency in redirect validation processes.