Every VPS comes with one IPv4 address, and you can add more from the client area. An extra IPv4 costs $2.00 per month, and each service can have up to 2 additional addresses.
1. Order the address
Open your service and click Upgrade/Downgrade options under Actions. Under Additional IPv4 Addresses, set the new number (the maximum is 2) and click continue. The order page shows the price; place the order and pay the invoice. The charge follows the same rule as plan changes: you pay for the rest of your current billing period, and the monthly price is added to your renewal.
2. The address is configured automatically
After the payment, the new address is added to your server and configured on the network interface automatically. You do not need to edit any config files. The network can be interrupted for a short moment while the address is applied. Run ip a on the server and you will see the new address next to the first one.
3. Find it in the panel
The new address appears under Server information on your service page, and on the Networking tab in the control panel behind Log In To Panel. There you can also set its reverse DNS with the edit icon, the same way as for your first address; our reverse DNS guide covers the details.
4. What extra addresses are good for
Common reasons for a second IPv4: a separate address for outgoing mail, so your mail reputation is separate from your other services; running two services that both need the same port; or keeping one address for testing while the other serves production.
5. Remove an address you no longer need
Go back to Upgrade/Downgrade options and set a lower number. The address is removed from the server, and the monthly charge stops with your next renewal.
Quick reference
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where | Actions, Upgrade/Downgrade options |
| Price | $2.00 per month per address |
| Maximum | 2 additional addresses per service |
| Setup | Automatic, no config editing |
| Reverse DNS | Edit icon on the Networking tab |
| Remove | Set a lower number on the same page |
Where to go next
Set reverse DNS on the new address if you will send mail from it. And remember that IPv6 addresses are free and plentiful: for many uses, an address from your included /64 block does the same job at no cost.