Can I choose my Droplet's IP address?

You cannot create Droplets with a specific IP address on our platform. When a new Droplet is created, an IP address is assigned to it randomly from the IP address pool. When a Droplet is destroyed, its assigned IP address is released into the region’s address pool. Once an IP address is released into the address pool, there is no option to recover it.

You can use reserved IPs, which are publicly-accessible static IP addresses that you can assign to Droplets and instantly remap between other Droplets in the same datacenter.

If you want to create a new IP address for an existing Droplet, you need to recreate the Droplet.

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

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

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.

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.