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

Droplets do not have dedicated IP addresses, only leased ones.

When a user creates a new Droplet, we lease a static IP address for it from an available pool. This address remains associated with the Droplet until a user destroys the Droplet, at which point the address returns to the available pool.

In addition to the Droplet’s leased IP address, you can create a [Reserved IP](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/networking/reserved-ips/index.html.md), which is a publicly-accessible static IP address that you can assign to a Droplet and then reassign to another Droplet later, as needed.

## Related Topics

[Can I use my Droplet's IP as a Reserved IP?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/can-i-use-my-droplets-ip-as-a-reserved-ip/index.html.md): You cannot convert a Droplet IP address into a Reserved IP.

[Can I choose my Droplet's IP address?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/can-i-choose-my-droplets-ip-address/index.html.md): 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.

[Can I preserve my Droplet's IPv4 address when I transfer the Droplet?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/can-i-preserve-my-droplets-ipv4-address-when-i-transfer-the-droplet/index.html.md): 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.