IP leasing allows businesses to rent IPv4 addresses on a monthly basis instead of purchasing them. It's become the preferred option for many organizations due to flexibility and lower upfront costs.
What is IP Leasing?
IP leasing is a service where businesses rent IPv4 addresses from providers who own address blocks. Instead of a large capital purchase, you pay a monthly fee for the addresses you need.
The leasing provider handles registration, maintains the addresses, and ensures they remain clean and properly configured in routing databases.
How IP Leasing Works
The leasing process is straightforward and designed for quick deployment.
Choose Your Block
Select the subnet size that matches your needs (/24, /23, etc.)
Verify Requirements
Confirm your ASN and network setup for BGP announcement
Provisioning
We configure LOA, ROA, and routing database entries
Go Live
Announce the prefix from your network and start using your IPs
Leasing vs Buying
| Aspect | Leasing | Buying |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | Low (first month only) | High ($30-50+ per IP) |
| Flexibility | Scale anytime | Fixed allocation |
| Maintenance | Provider handles it | Your responsibility |
| Transfer Process | None required | RIR approval needed |
Common Use Cases
IP leasing is ideal for various business scenarios.
- Web hosting providers needing IPs for customer servers
- Email service providers requiring clean IPs for delivery
- VPN and proxy services needing diverse IP ranges
- Startups and growing companies with changing needs