Dedicated I.P. address

In this article we will explain what a dedicated I.P. address is, why you would need a dedicated I.P. address and how much a dedicated I.P. address usually costs.

What is a dedicated I.P. address?

A dedicated I.P. address is an I.P. address that is reserved just for you. In other words it is dedicated to you. With a dedicated I.P. address your site is the only site hosted on the I.P. address.

Why would I need a dedicated I.P. address?

You would need a dedicated I.P. address if you need services like private SSL, private name servers or other services that can not run from a shared I.P. address. To have your own web site you do not usually need a dedicated I.P. address.

How much does a dedicated I.P. cost?

Most hosting providers usually charge $1-$5 per month for a dedicated I.P. address.

Will I ever need more than 1 dedicated I.P. address?

If you are running multiple services that require a dedicated I.P. address then you may need multiple dedicated I. P. addresses. For example, if you run multiple sites with private SSL or need private name servers you would need more than 1 dedicated I.P. address.