Reserved IP FAQ

What is a reserved IP?

A public IPv4 address that belongs to your account instead of to one resource. It stays yours until you delete it, even after the node it was on is deleted. See Reserved IP.

What is the difference between a reserved IP and a Floating IP?

A Floating IP is a reserved IP switched into a mode where up to four nodes share it, for failover. A plain reserved IP is on one resource at a time. See Reserved and Floating IPs.

How many reserved IPs can I have?

Ten by default, counted across all projects in your account. You can request a higher limit.

Am I billed for a reserved IP that is not attached?

Yes. A reserved IP is billed monthly for as long as you hold it, attached or not. The price is on the pricing page. To stop the charge, delete the reserved IP.

Can I keep a node’s public IP after deleting the node?

Yes. Reserve it from the node’s Network tab, or select Reserve the node’s IP when you delete the node. See Reserve a node’s public IP when you delete it.

Can I use a reserved IP as a node’s main public IP?

Yes. Choose it under Reserve IPv4 when you create the node, or attach it later from the node’s Network tab. See Attach a reserved IP to a node.

Can I turn a Floating IP back into a plain reserved IP?

No. The switch is one way; the address stays a Floating IP until you delete it. You can still attach and detach its nodes. See Use a reserved IP as a Floating IP.

Can I move a reserved IP to another project?

Yes, within the same account, for an Available address of type Add-on IP with no tags. The address stays the same. A reserved IP attached to a node moves with that node when you move it, so you do not need to detach it first. See Move a reserved IP to another project.