Reserved IP Support

DigitalOcean Reserved IPs are publicly-accessible static IPv4 addresses. Assign and reassign reserved IP addresses to Droplets as needed, or implement an automated failover mechanism with reserved IPs to build a high availability infrastructure. IPv6 support is now available in public preview. Enroll in the feature preview to create reserved IPv6 addresses.

Can I use my Droplet's IP as a Reserved IP?

You cannot convert a Droplet IP address into a Reserved IP.

Can I use a Reserved IP address to send emails via SMTP?

Reserved IPs do not support SMTP traffic.

Can I preserve my Droplet's IPv4 address when I transfer the Droplet?

You cannot retain a Droplet’s IPv4 when you transfer the Droplet to a new region. Use a reserved IP address to maintain a static IP address.

Can I choose my Droplet's IP address?

You cannot create Droplets with a specific IP address, but you can use reserved IPs for a static address that you can migrate between Droplets.

How do I get a Droplet's dedicated IP address?

Droplets do not have a dedicated IP address, but you can create a Reserved IP, which is a reassignable static IP address.