How to Purchase an IP Address in India

As businesses and organizations in India increasingly move their operations online-whether for web hosting, cloud services, IoT platforms, or enterprise networks-the need for dedicated IP addresses continues to grow. A dedicated IP provides greater control, security, and reliability compared to using shared IP addresses.

But how do you actually purchase an IP address in India? What are the legal, technical, and procedural steps involved? And how can Go4hosting help?

In this comprehensive knowledgebase article, we'll walk you through:

• What an IP address is

• Why you might need to purchase one

• The difference between buying and leasing IPs

• The process of acquiring an IP address in India

• Tips for managing your IP space

• How Go4hosting can assist

An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique identifier assigned to each device on a network. In the context of the internet, it allows devices to locate and communicate with each other.

Types of IP addresses:

• IPv4: The traditional format (e.g., 192.168.1.1). IPv4 space is limited and in high demand.

• IPv6: The newer format (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334). It offers a vastly larger address space.

Here are some common reasons why businesses choose to purchase or lease a dedicated IP address:

a) Web Hosting

• Isolate your website from other customers on shared IPs.

• Improve email deliverability (dedicated IPs reduce the risk of your emails being marked as spam).

b) Application Hosting

• Run custom apps that require static IP access.

• Enable firewall whitelisting.

c) VPN and Remote Access

• Securely connect remote teams with static VPN endpoints.

d) E-commerce and SSL

• Certain payment gateways and older SSL certificates require dedicated IPs.

e) Compliance

• Regulatory or contractual requirements to use static IP addresses.

f) Network Infrastructure

• Set up private networks, IoT devices, or cloud infrastructure with stable IPs.

Technically, you cannot permanently "purchase" IPv4 addresses anymore in India as an individual or standard business.

You can:

• Lease them through an IP service provider (like Go4hosting) or

• Request IP allocation from APNIC (Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre) if you are a network operator, ISP, or large enterprise.

Why is leasing the most common option?

• IPv4 addresses are scarce and valuable.

• Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) like APNIC do not sell IPs-they allocate them under membership agreements.

• Hosting providers and data centers (such as Go4hosting) lease IPs to clients bundled with hosting, cloud, or colocation services.

India falls under the jurisdiction of APNIC, one of the five global RIRs.

Here's how IP allocation works:

If you are a standard business, startup, or individual, your typical path is to lease IPs through your hosting provider or ISP, not directly from APNIC.

Step 1: Assess Your Needs

Determine:

• How many IP addresses do you require?

• Are they for web servers, email, VPN, or infrastructure?

• Do you need IPv4, IPv6, or both?

Step 2: Choose Your Provider

You can lease IP addresses through:

• Go4hosting (with cloud servers, dedicated servers, colocation)

• Major Indian ISPs (for business broadband, MPLS)

• IP brokers (specialized marketplaces - usually for large blocks)

Go4hosting offers dedicated IPs with:

• Cloud servers

• VPS hosting

• Dedicated servers

• Colocation services

Step 3: Place Your Request

When placing your hosting order (cloud server, dedicated server, etc.), request:

• How many IPs you need.

• Whether you need just 1 (standard for websites) or multiple (for apps, networks, etc.).

Tip: If you only need 1-5 IPs, most hosting providers can fulfill this easily. For larger allocations (8, 16, 32+), justification may be required.

Step 4: Provide Justification (for larger blocks)

Due to IPv4 scarcity, providers may ask:

• Why do you need multiple IPs?

• What applications will use them?

• Will you follow responsible use policies (no spamming, abuse, etc.)?

Go4hosting adheres to APNIC and Indian telecom guidelines, and will guide you through this step.

Step 5: Pay Fees and Get IP Assigned

• Once approved, you pay any applicable one-time or monthly IP lease fees.

• The provider assigns the IPs to your server or service.

• You'll receive:
  
  

• IP address(es)

• Subnet mask

• Gateway

• DNS info (if required)

Now you can configure your server, firewall, applications, and DNS.

a) Follow Telecom Rules

• IP allocations in India are regulated.

• Hosting providers must maintain IP usage records for accountability.

b) No IP Hoarding

• You must actively use allocated IPs.

• Hoarding or reselling IPs without authorization can lead to revocation.

c) No Abuse

• IPs used for spam, botnets, malware, or illegal activity will be blacklisted and revoked.

Go4hosting enforces strict Acceptable Use Policies (AUP) for all IP allocations.

a) Use NAT and IPv6 where possible

• Conserve IPv4 by using NAT (Network Address Translation) internally.

• Start adopting IPv6.

b) Monitor Blacklists

• Regularly check that your IP isn't listed on public spam or abuse blacklists.

c) Renew Your Lease Promptly

• Pay your IP lease fees on time to avoid losing your assigned IPs.

d) Document IP Assignments

• Keep clear records of which server/service is using which IP.

At Go4hosting, we provide end-to-end support for IP allocation:

• IPs bundled with Cloud VPS, Dedicated Servers, and Colocation.

• Additional IPs available upon request.

• Help with justification for larger IP requests.

• IPv6 support.

• Guidance on IP management best practices.

• Compliance with APNIC and Indian telecom regulations.

• Proactive support to avoid blacklisting or IP-related issues.

Whether you're a:

• Startup building a web app

• Enterprise migrating to the cloud

• IoT company deploying a new network

• VPN provider building secure remote access

Go4hosting can provide the IP address resources you need.

Q1: Can I buy an IP address permanently in India?

No. IP addresses are allocated and leased. Permanent purchase is not supported.

Q2: How much does an IP address cost in India?

Costs vary:

• Small businesses: Rs.200-Rs.1000 per IP per month (typical range).

• Large blocks (through brokers): Market-driven, may cost much more.

Q3: Can I request IPs for personal use?

Yes, but justification is required. Most personal users only need 1 static IP.

Q4: Do I need a static IP for my website?

It depends. Shared IPs work for most websites. Dedicated IP is required for:

• Some SSL configurations.

• Better email deliverability.

• Isolated hosting.

Q5: How do I get IP addresses with Go4hosting?

• Choose your hosting plan.

• Request additional IPs during ordering or via support.

• Go4hosting will allocate IPs as per APNIC guidelines.

Purchasing (leasing) an IP address in India is a simple process when you work with the right provider.

Key steps:

1. Understand your needs.

2. Choose a reliable hosting/IP provider (like Go4hosting).

3. Request IPs and provide justification if needed.

4. Lease IPs and configure them on your systems.

At Go4hosting, we help businesses and developers in India obtain and manage IP addresses efficiently and compliantly.

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