diff --git a/backend/admin_cli.py b/backend/admin_cli.py
index 6afd4f8..ebfab0e 100644
--- a/backend/admin_cli.py
+++ b/backend/admin_cli.py
@@ -276,6 +276,29 @@ class AdminCLI:
             table.add_row(entry)
         self.console.print(table)
 
+    def cmd_unblock_ip(self, args: List[str]) -> None:
+        if not args:
+            raise CLIError("Usage: unblock-ip <ip_address>")
+        self._require_auth()
+        ip = args[0].strip()
+        if not ip:
+            raise CLIError("IP address cannot be empty")
+        response = self._request("POST", "moderation/unblock-ip", json={"ip": ip})
+        data = response.json()
+        message = data.get("message", "IP unblocked")
+        self.console.print(f"[bold green]{message}[/]")
+
+    def cmd_clear_all_rate_limits(self) -> None:
+        """Clear all rate limit entries. Use with caution."""
+        self._require_auth()
+        if not self._confirm("Clear ALL rate limit entries? This affects all IPs."):
+            self.console.print("[yellow]Operation cancelled.[/]")
+            return
+        response = self._request("POST", "moderation/clear-all-rate-limits")
+        data = response.json()
+        message = data.get("message", "Rate limits cleared")
+        self.console.print(f"[bold green]{message}[/]")
+
     def cmd_help(self) -> None:
         cmds = {
             "login [username]": "Authenticate as owner/admin.",
@@ -287,6 +310,8 @@ class AdminCLI:
             "block-word <words>": "Add words/phrases to chat filter.",
             "unblock-word <words>": "Remove words/phrases from filter.",
             "blocklist": "Show current blocklist.",
+            "unblock-ip <ip>": "Unblock an IP address from rate limiting.",
+            "clear-all-rate-limits": "Clear all rate limit entries (use with caution).",
             "list": "List all users.",
             "user <user>": "Show detailed user information.",
             "whoami": "Display current session context.",
@@ -347,6 +372,10 @@ class AdminCLI:
                     self.cmd_unblock_word(args)
                 elif command == "blocklist":
                     self.cmd_list_blocklist()
+                elif command == "unblock-ip":
+                    self.cmd_unblock_ip(args)
+                elif command == "clear-all-rate-limits":
+                    self.cmd_clear_all_rate_limits()
                 elif command == "verify":
                     self.cmd_verify(args)
                 elif command == "unverify":
diff --git a/backend/app.py b/backend/app.py
index 1db2b0f..f671f0d 100644
--- a/backend/app.py
+++ b/backend/app.py
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import asyncio
 import time
 from fastapi import FastAPI, Request
 from fastapi.middleware.cors import CORSMiddleware
@@ -68,9 +69,34 @@ async def lifespan(app: FastAPI):
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"Failed to start messaging cleanup task: {e}")
     
+    # Reset all rate limits on startup to ensure clean state
+    # This prevents rate limits from persisting across restarts
+    try:
+        from security.rate_limit import reset_all_rate_limits
+        cleared = reset_all_rate_limits()
+        if cleared > 0:
+            logger.info(f"Cleared {cleared} rate limit entries on startup")
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.warning(f"Failed to reset rate limits on startup: {e}")
+    
+    # Start the rate limit cleanup task
+    try:
+        from security.rate_limit import start_rate_limit_cleanup_task
+        cleanup_task = asyncio.create_task(start_rate_limit_cleanup_task())
+        logger.info("Rate limit cleanup task started")
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to start rate limit cleanup task: {e}")
+        cleanup_task = None
+    
     yield
     
-    # Shutdown (if needed in the future)
+    # Shutdown - cancel cleanup task if it exists
+    if cleanup_task:
+        cleanup_task.cancel()
+        try:
+            await cleanup_task
+        except asyncio.CancelledError:
+            pass
 
 # Инициализация FastAPI
 app = FastAPI(title="FromChat", lifespan=lifespan)
diff --git a/backend/routes/moderation.py b/backend/routes/moderation.py
index 7eee746..ded5cb8 100644
--- a/backend/routes/moderation.py
+++ b/backend/routes/moderation.py
@@ -7,12 +7,17 @@ from dependencies import get_current_user
 from models import User
 from security.audit import log_security
 from security.profanity import add_to_blocklist, get_blocklist, remove_from_blocklist
+from security.rate_limit import reset_rate_limit_for_ip, clear_all_rate_limits
 
 
 class BlocklistUpdateRequest(BaseModel):
     words: List[str] = Field(default_factory=list, min_items=1)
 
 
+class UnblockIPRequest(BaseModel):
+    ip: str = Field(..., min_length=1)
+
+
 router = APIRouter(prefix="/moderation", tags=["moderation"])
 
 
@@ -59,4 +64,51 @@ def delete_from_blocklist(
     return {"removed": removed, "words": updated}
 
 
+@router.post("/unblock-ip")
+def unblock_ip(
+    request: UnblockIPRequest,
+    current_user: User = Depends(get_current_user)
+):
+    """Unblock an IP address from rate limiting."""
+    _ensure_owner(current_user)
+    ip = request.ip.strip()
+    
+    if not ip:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="IP address is required")
+    
+    cleared = reset_rate_limit_for_ip(ip)
+    
+    log_security(
+        "rate_limit_unblock",
+        actor=current_user.username,
+        actor_id=current_user.id,
+        ip=ip,
+        success=cleared,
+    )
+    
+    if cleared:
+        return {"status": "success", "message": f"Rate limit cleared for IP: {ip}"}
+    else:
+        return {"status": "success", "message": f"No rate limit entries found for IP: {ip}"}
+
+
+@router.post("/clear-all-rate-limits")
+def clear_all_rate_limits_endpoint(
+    current_user: User = Depends(get_current_user)
+):
+    """Clear all rate limit entries. Use with caution."""
+    _ensure_owner(current_user)
+    
+    cleared = clear_all_rate_limits()
+    
+    log_security(
+        "rate_limit_clear_all",
+        actor=current_user.username,
+        actor_id=current_user.id,
+        entries_cleared=cleared,
+    )
+    
+    return {"status": "success", "message": f"Cleared {cleared} rate limit entries"}
+
+
 
diff --git a/backend/security/rate_limit.py b/backend/security/rate_limit.py
index 08e5f6d..2e94d23 100644
--- a/backend/security/rate_limit.py
+++ b/backend/security/rate_limit.py
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 from __future__ import annotations
 
+import asyncio
+import logging
+import time
 from typing import Callable
 from fastapi import Request
 from slowapi import Limiter
@@ -7,6 +10,8 @@ from slowapi.util import get_remote_address
 
 from utils import get_client_ip
 
+logger = logging.getLogger("uvicorn.error")
+
 def get_ip_key(request: Request) -> str:
     """Get rate limit key based on IP address."""
     return get_client_ip(request) or get_remote_address(request)
@@ -14,6 +19,7 @@ def get_ip_key(request: Request) -> str:
 # Initialize limiter with IP-based key function
 # Note: We don't set default_limits to avoid affecting all users if one IP is attacked.
 # Each endpoint should have an explicit rate limit based on its sensitivity.
+# Rate limits automatically expire after the time window - IPs are not permanently blocked.
 limiter = Limiter(
     key_func=get_ip_key,
     default_limits=[],  # No global default - each endpoint must have explicit limits
@@ -24,4 +30,203 @@ limiter = Limiter(
 # Rate limit decorator for IP-based limiting
 def rate_limit_per_ip(limit: str) -> Callable:
     """Rate limit based on IP address."""
-    return limiter.limit(limit, key_func=get_ip_key)
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+    return limiter.limit(limit, key_func=get_ip_key)
+
+
+def _get_storage_dict(storage) -> dict | None:
+    """Get the internal storage dictionary from slowapi's memory storage."""
+    if hasattr(storage, "_storage") and isinstance(storage._storage, dict):
+        return storage._storage
+    elif hasattr(storage, "storage") and isinstance(storage.storage, dict):
+        return storage.storage
+    return None
+
+
+def reset_all_rate_limits() -> int:
+    """
+    Reset all rate limits by clearing the storage.
+    This should be called on startup to ensure a clean state.
+    Returns the number of entries cleared.
+    """
+    try:
+        # Access the private _storage attribute
+        storage = limiter._storage
+        storage_dict = _get_storage_dict(storage)
+        
+        if storage_dict is None:
+            # Try using the storage's reset method if available
+            if hasattr(storage, "reset"):
+                try:
+                    # Try reset() with no args first (clears all)
+                    storage.reset()
+                    logger.info("Reset all rate limits on startup using storage.reset()")
+                    return 1  # Assume it worked
+                except TypeError:
+                    # reset() might require arguments, try clearing differently
+                    try:
+                        # Some storage backends need explicit clearing
+                        if hasattr(storage, "clear"):
+                            storage.clear()
+                            logger.info("Reset all rate limits on startup using storage.clear()")
+                            return 1
+                    except Exception:
+                        pass
+                except Exception:
+                    pass
+            logger.warning("Could not reset rate limits: storage dict not accessible and no reset method")
+            return 0
+        
+        count = len(storage_dict)
+        if count > 0:
+            storage_dict.clear()
+            logger.info(f"Reset all rate limits on startup: cleared {count} entries")
+        return count
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.warning(f"Failed to reset rate limits on startup: {e}")
+        return 0
+
+
+def reset_rate_limit_for_ip(ip: str) -> bool:
+    """
+    Manually reset rate limit for a specific IP address.
+    This clears all rate limit entries for the given IP.
+    Returns True if any entries were cleared, False otherwise.
+    """
+    if not ip:
+        return False
+    
+    try:
+        # Access the private _storage attribute
+        storage = limiter._storage
+        storage_dict = _get_storage_dict(storage)
+        
+        if storage_dict is None:
+            # Try alternative methods
+            if hasattr(storage, "reset"):
+                try:
+                    storage.reset(ip)
+                    return True
+                except Exception:
+                    pass
+            return False
+        
+        cleared = False
+        # slowapi stores entries with keys like "LIMITER:{ip}:{endpoint}"
+        # We need to find all keys that contain this IP
+        # Also handle cases where IP might be in different positions
+        keys_to_remove = []
+        
+        for key in list(storage_dict.keys()):
+            if isinstance(key, str):
+                # Check multiple patterns:
+                # - "LIMITER:{ip}:{endpoint}"
+                # - Keys containing the IP anywhere
+                # - Keys starting with the IP
+                if (key.startswith(f"LIMITER:{ip}:") or 
+                    key.startswith(f"LIMITER:{ip}") or
+                    f":{ip}:" in key or
+                    key.endswith(f":{ip}") or
+                    (ip in key and "LIMITER" in key)):
+                    keys_to_remove.append(key)
+        
+        for key in keys_to_remove:
+            try:
+                del storage_dict[key]
+                cleared = True
+                logger.info(f"Cleared rate limit key: {key}")
+            except KeyError:
+                pass
+        
+        if cleared:
+            logger.info(f"Successfully cleared rate limits for IP: {ip}")
+        else:
+            logger.warning(f"No rate limit entries found for IP: {ip}")
+        
+        return cleared
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.warning(f"Failed to reset rate limit for IP {ip}: {e}")
+        return False
+
+
+def clear_all_rate_limits() -> int:
+    """
+    Clear all rate limit entries. Use with caution - this affects all IPs.
+    Returns the number of entries cleared.
+    """
+    try:
+        # Access the private _storage attribute
+        storage = limiter._storage
+        storage_dict = _get_storage_dict(storage)
+        
+        if storage_dict is None:
+            return 0
+        
+        count = len(storage_dict)
+        storage_dict.clear()
+        logger.warning(f"Cleared all {count} rate limit entries")
+        return count
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to clear all rate limits: {e}")
+        return 0
+
+
+def cleanup_expired_rate_limits() -> int:
+    """
+    Clean up expired rate limit entries from memory storage.
+    This helps prevent rate limits from being stuck indefinitely.
+    Returns the number of entries cleaned up.
+    """
+    try:
+        # Access the private _storage attribute
+        storage = limiter._storage
+        storage_dict = _get_storage_dict(storage)
+        
+        if storage_dict is None:
+            return 0
+        
+        # slowapi's memory storage stores entries as tuples: (count, reset_time)
+        # Entries should expire naturally, but we'll clean up any that are clearly expired
+        now = time.time()
+        cleaned = 0
+        keys_to_remove = []
+        
+        for key, value in storage_dict.items():
+            if isinstance(value, (tuple, list)) and len(value) >= 2:
+                # Check if reset_time has passed (with some buffer)
+                reset_time = value[1] if isinstance(value[1], (int, float)) else 0
+                # Add 60 second buffer to ensure we don't remove active entries
+                if reset_time > 0 and now > (reset_time + 60):
+                    keys_to_remove.append(key)
+            elif isinstance(value, dict):
+                # Some storage formats use dicts with 'expiry' or 'reset' fields
+                expiry = value.get("expiry") or value.get("reset") or value.get("reset_time")
+                if expiry and isinstance(expiry, (int, float)) and now > (expiry + 60):
+                    keys_to_remove.append(key)
+        
+        for key in keys_to_remove:
+            try:
+                del storage_dict[key]
+                cleaned += 1
+            except KeyError:
+                pass
+        
+        if cleaned > 0:
+            logger.info(f"Cleaned up {cleaned} expired rate limit entries")
+        
+        return cleaned
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.warning(f"Failed to cleanup expired rate limits: {e}")
+        return 0
+
+
+async def start_rate_limit_cleanup_task() -> None:
+    """Start a background task to periodically clean up expired rate limit entries."""
+    while True:
+        try:
+            await asyncio.sleep(300)  # Run every 5 minutes
+            cleanup_expired_rate_limits()
+        except asyncio.CancelledError:
+            break
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error in rate limit cleanup task: {e}")
+            await asyncio.sleep(60)  # Wait 1 minute before retrying
\ No newline at end of file