Welcome to this tutorial on How to Order Additional Dedicated IP Addresses for Your VPS. Additional IP addresses are useful for hosting multiple SSL certificates, running multiple services, improving email deliverability, or isolating different applications. This guide will walk you through the process of requesting and configuring additional IPs.
Step-by-Step Guide
Checking Your Current IP Usage
1° Log in to your client area at https://my.imprezahost.com/ using your credentials.
2° Navigate to Services → My Services from the top menu to view all your active services.
3° Locate your VPS service in the list and click on it to access the VPS management panel.
4° In the VPS control panel, look for the "IP Addresses" or "Network" section. This displays:
- Primary IP Address: Your main VPS IP
- Additional IPs: Any extra IPs already assigned
- IP Type: IPv4 or IPv6
- Status: Active or Pending
5° Review your current IP allocation to determine how many additional IPs you need.
Submitting an IP Address Request
6° In the IP Addresses section, look for the "Order Additional IP" or "Request IP Address" button.
7° Click the button to open the IP address request form.
8° Fill out the required information:
- Number of IPs: Specify how many additional IPv4 addresses you need (typically 1-5)
- Justification/Purpose: Provide a clear explanation for why you need additional IPs. Valid reasons include:
- Hosting multiple SSL certificates (SNI alternative)
- Running multiple web services on different IPs
- Email server with dedicated IP for better deliverability
- Separating production and staging environments
- Application requirements for unique IPs
- Compliance or security requirements
9° Be specific and detailed in your justification. IP address requests are subject to approval due to IPv4 scarcity and anti-abuse policies.
10° Review the pricing information displayed on the form. Additional IPv4 addresses typically cost between $1-3 per IP per month, depending on your hosting plan and location.
Pricing and Approval Process
11° After reviewing the pricing, click "Submit Request" or "Add to Cart" to proceed.
12° If there's an immediate charge, complete the payment process using your preferred payment method.
13° Your request will be submitted to the support team for review. The approval process typically includes:
- Justification Review: Verification that your use case is legitimate
- Abuse Check: Ensuring compliance with IP allocation policies
- Availability Check: Confirming IP addresses are available in your server's subnet
14° You'll receive a notification via email and in your client area regarding the status of your request:
- Approved: IPs will be assigned within 1-24 hours
- Pending Information: Additional details may be requested
- Denied: If the justification doesn't meet requirements (you can resubmit with more details)
15° Once approved, the additional IP addresses will appear in your VPS control panel under the IP Addresses section.
Network Configuration
After your additional IPs are assigned, you need to configure them within your VPS operating system:
For Linux Systems (Ubuntu/Debian):
16° Connect to your VPS via SSH.
17° Identify your network interface:
ip addr show
or
ifconfig
18° Edit the network configuration file. For modern Ubuntu/Debian systems using Netplan:
nano /etc/netplan/50-cloud-init.yaml
19° Add the additional IP address to your configuration. Example:
network:
version: 2
ethernets:
eth0:
addresses:
- 192.168.1.100/24 # Primary IP
- 192.168.1.101/24 # Additional IP
gateway4: 192.168.1.1
nameservers:
addresses: [8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4]
20° Apply the network configuration:
netplan apply
21° Verify the new IP is active:
ip addr show
For CentOS/AlmaLinux/Rocky Linux:
22° Create a new network configuration file for the additional IP:
nano /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0:0
23° Add the following configuration (adjust values for your IP):
DEVICE=eth0:0
BOOTPROTO=static
IPADDR=192.168.1.101
NETMASK=255.255.255.0
ONBOOT=yes
24° Restart the network service:
systemctl restart network
25° Verify the configuration:
ip addr show
Testing Your Additional IP Addresses
26° Test connectivity from your VPS to the internet using the new IP:
curl --interface 192.168.1.101 ifconfig.me
27° Test external connectivity to your new IP:
ping 192.168.1.101
(Run this from another computer or use an online ping tool)
28° Configure your applications or web servers to listen on the new IP address as needed.
Common Use Cases for Additional IPs
Web Hosting with Multiple SSL Certificates:
- Assign each domain its own IP address
- Useful for older systems that don't support SNI (Server Name Indication)
Email Server Deliverability:
- Dedicated IP for email sending improves reputation
- Separate IP for transactional vs. marketing emails
Application Isolation:
- Run different services on different IPs for security
- Separate production and development environments
Compliance Requirements:
- Some industries require dedicated IPs for specific services
- PCI compliance for payment processing
Load Distribution:
- Distribute traffic across multiple IPs
- Improve redundancy and failover capabilities
Tips and Best Practices
💡 Provide detailed justification: The more specific your use case, the faster your request will be approved.
💡 Consider IPv6: If your application supports it, IPv6 addresses are more readily available and often free.
💡 Document your configuration: Keep notes on which IP is used for which service to avoid confusion.
💡 Configure reverse DNS: After receiving additional IPs, set up reverse DNS (PTR records) for better email deliverability.
💡 Update firewall rules: Ensure your firewall allows traffic on the new IP addresses.
💡 Test thoroughly: Verify that all services work correctly on the new IPs before putting them into production.
💡 Monitor IP reputation: Use tools like MXToolbox to monitor the reputation of your IPs, especially for email servers.
💡 Backup configuration: Save your network configuration files before making changes.
Important Notes
⚠️ IP Allocation Policies: Due to IPv4 scarcity, hosting providers must follow strict allocation policies. Requests without valid justification may be denied.
⚠️ No IP Transfers: Additional IPs are assigned to your VPS and cannot be transferred to other services or accounts.
⚠️ Billing: Additional IPs are billed monthly and will be included in your next invoice. Canceling IPs mid-cycle typically doesn't provide prorated refunds.
⚠️ Abuse Prevention: IPs found to be used for spam, abuse, or violations of terms of service will be immediately revoked.
If you have questions about IP address allocation policies, need assistance with network configuration, or encounter any issues with your additional IPs, please contact our support team through the client area ticket system.
