Reserved IP Support

A DigitalOcean Reserved IP address is a publicly-accessible static IP address that you can assign to a Droplet and then reassign to another Droplet later, as needed. You can implement a failover mechanism with reserved IPs to build a high availability infrastructure.

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.