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How can I own an IP address?

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Mar 15, 2026142790 views
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How can I own an IP address like I do with domains? I have done some research and it seems that you can't buy a single IP, but rather you have to purchase a range of IP addresses. Update : Important Note I want this IP to use it with my servers. for example I had a VPS, it went bad, I want to be able to use the same IP on another VPS from another company.

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What you want just isn't possible on a small scale. IP Addresses are purchased in blocks by companies with a hell of a lot of money and more importantly, infrastructure. When you get one, unless you are going direct to your RIR (Regional Internet Registry), you are only renting the IP. Even if you then owned an IP by going direct to your RIR (which can be very expensive just to register... See ARIN, RIPE), I highly doubt any VPS provider will add a route to your IP as it will require a signific…

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